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 …

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.

1 day ago · Which members will appear at the Black Sabbath reunion show? Back To The Beginning will feature all of Black Sabbath’s original members: Ozzy Osbourne (vocals), Tony Iommi (guitars), Geezer Butler (bass) and Bill Ward (drums). The four men initially played together from 1968 to 1979, when Osbourne was fired due to his excessive substance use.

2 days ago · In 2024, for instance, Osbourne shared that he would “jump at the chance” to play a final Black Sabbath show with co-founding drummer Bill Ward, and Butler hinted that he and Osbourne had ...

3 days ago · We are beyond honored and humbled to be invited to perform at Black Sabbath’s final show, back where it all began in Birmingham, England. ... in Birmingham, England. On July 5 at Villa Park—home of Aston Villa—Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward will reunite to play their first show together in 20 years. ...

2 days ago · Black Sabbath are to reunite with original drummer Bill Ward for the first time in 20 years at Ozzy Osbourne's final ever show. By George Simpson , Senior Film and Arts Reporter 13:33, Wed, Feb 5 ...

1 day ago · The original Black Sabbath lineup, featuring Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward, will perform at the “Back to the Beginning” concert on July 5 in Birmingham, England.

First Hits: 1970 “Black Sabbath” the album, & 1970 “Paranoid”. Bill’s Discography: Musical Influences: Big band jazz, all early rock ‘n’ roll, rythym and blues, blues, British blues. Favourite Artists: There are thousands of them! Most Influential Drummers:

Oct 21, 2024 · BLACK SABBATH. HAND OF DOOM 1970 – 1978. Collectible Picture Disc Debut Of 8-LP Boxed Set. Limited & Numbered To 4,000 Copies Available August 18. PRE-ORDER HERE. Exclusive To North America. LOS ANGELES – In 1968, Black Sabbath was formed by Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward.

3 days ago · Black Sabbath band members, L-R: Ozzy Osbourne, Bill Ward, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butker, Nov. 18, 1992.