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William Thomas Ward (born 5 May 1948 [ 1 ]) is an English musician. He was a co-founder and the original drummer for the heavy metal band Black Sabbath. Ward helped found Black Sabbath in 1968 alongside bandmates Ozzy Osbourne (lead singer), Tony Iommi (guitarist), and Geezer Butler (bass).
Bill Ward is an English actor who played Charlie Stubbs in Coronation Street and James Barton in Emmerdale. He also appeared in other TV shows, films and musicals, and worked as a delivery driver for Tesco during the COVID-19 pandemic.
YearTitleRoleNotes2023DoctorsGuest role2022Peter HensonSeries 11: Episode 3: "Tyger Tyger"2021CasualtyMike SartwellSeries 35: Episode 262021Before We DieSean Hardacre3 episodesLearn about Bill Ward, the original drummer of Black Sabbath, his musical influences, discography, and personal life. Find out his contact information, drum kit layouts, and special dates in his career.
Jul 25, 2024 · The Official Bill Ward Site - Black Sabbath. Posted on Jul.25, 2024, under Black Sabbath. Hey ya, Bill Ward checking in regarding all the updates on a possible Sabbath show in England. I’m in for playing some of everyone’s old favorites. Loved playing them then, I’d love to play them one last time.
Bill Ward is the godfather of heavy metal drumming. As the drummer and co-founder of Black Sabbath, he's left a lasting legacy that can be traced back to Sab...
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May 31, 2017 · Black Sabbath founding member and former drummer Bill Ward reflects on the glory days of Sabbath and the dangers of drumming on LSD. Taken from upcoming doom metal documentary The Doom Doc ...
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Jun 30, 2022 · Bill Ward got sober in 1984. He’d left Black Sabbath for the second time the previous year, shortly after finishing recording the Ian Gillan-fronted Born Again album. Ward had been completely drink- and drug-free during those sessions, after struggling with alcohol and panic attacks during his time with Sabbath in the 70s.