Bill Ward (musician)

Bill Ward ( born May 5, 1948 in Birmingham, England ) is a British drummer and founding member of heavy metal band Black Sabbath.

Even as a toddler he drummed on everything offered to him. At the age of 15, he began playing in local, relatively unknown bands. In 1964 he met the guitarist Tony Iommi, with whom he formed the band Mythology. A short time later the two were. Through a newspaper advertisement on the singer Ozzy Osbourne and bassist Terry " Geezer " Butler attention with which they Polka Tulk Blues Band were formed That was later renamed to the name of Black Sabbath, under which the band had huge success. In the early years of Black Sabbath, Bill Ward played a set that was similar to the Buddy Rich. It was a Slingerland in the configuration of bass drum, snare drum, a hanging tom, 2 floor toms, also in color White Marine Pearl. He also used the same 4 pool, which was the splash pool even in the same position. Later he extended it to a double bass drums. In 1980, Ward left during the "Heaven and Hell " tour officially the band, but he was in 1983 again from time to time for Black Sabbath in the studio working.

In 1985, he founded the band England 's Glory, but it has been renamed a year later in Bill Ward band.

The debut of the group appeared in 1989, they went on tour, but had only moderate success. 1997 Black Sabbath was re-established with the Urmitgliedern, also Ward played back at the British.

In the preparations for the Reunionstournee he suffered a heart attack weak, of which he has, however, completely recovered. 2000 Black Sabbath got the Grammy.

Bill Ward was also active in the solo projects of his friend and band member Tony Iommi.

2011 Black Sabbath announced their reunion. However, Bill Ward left the group in early 2012. He then issued a statement in which he thus founded this step, you 've had to ask him a second drummer available, the play most of the songs of a concert. Ozzy Osbourne then said Ward had " incredible overweight ". However, he stated that Ward could return at any time and him " the doors are always open ." However, Ward denied his poor health and provided the requirement to be able to play a full set.