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 …

* To see the day when Black Sabbath gets into the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame * To participate in any ventures Tony, Geezer, and Oz might do as Black Sabbath * To plant flowers, and to listen to kick ass rock, and music, period.

The original Black Sabbath – Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward – will play for the first time in 20 years. The band will take to the stage to headline BACK TO THE BEGINNING on July 5th at Villa Park.

Feb 5, 2025 · The original Black Sabbath – Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward – will play for the first time in 20 years. The band will take to the stage to headline BACK TO THE BEGINNING on July 5th at Villa Park.

2 days ago · The build-up to a Sabbath comeback publicly started last year, when Ozzy said on his podcast The Madhouse Chronicles that the band’s career felt “unfinished” because Ward didn’t take part in their 2016–2017 farewell tour The End. Iommi, Butler and Ward all declared their interest in one last show together over the following weeks.

Jun 30, 2022 · As the original drummer with Black Sabbath, Ward was there at heavy metal’s Big Bang moment. His drumming – powerful yet jazzy, like Gene Krupa in a patchouli-soaked denim shirt – is embedded in the DNA of so many people who came along after him.

May 5, 2022 · The man behind the kit for some of metal’s most influential and formative records, Bill Ward’s tenure with Black Sabbath saw the birth of heavy metal as a genre and the band’s ascension into globe-conquering superstars.

Bill Ward is an English musician best known as the original drummer for the heavy metal band Black Sabbath. His powerful drumming and innovative style were integral to the band’s early success and the development of heavy metal.

Feb 5, 2025 · Rock legends Black Sabbath have announced their final-ever show with a farewell charity concert in Birmingham, England in July 2025; ... bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward – play live ...

6 days ago · Original members of the rock band Black Sabbath, from left: Bill Ward, Ozzy Osborne, Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi, shown here in 2011, are going to be reuniting for a one-day metal festival this ...