Bill Ward
Bill Ward is a British drummer and songwriter, best known as the original drummer for the iconic heavy metal band Black Sabbath. Ward's powerful drumming style and creative contributions were instrumental in establishing the band's sound. Although he has had periods of absence from the group, his influence on rock music remains significant, and he is celebrated as one of the genre's greatest drummers.
Born on May 05, 1948 (77 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 10 | 7.00 | 0.36% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 267,172 | $2,700,000 | 10,626$ |
| United States | 6 | 7.17 | 0.19% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 691,553 | $21,000,000 | 43,875$ |
| Ecuador | 3 | 7.33 | 0.18% | +10% | 17,643,060 | 34,088 | $108,000 | 209$ |
| Lithuania | 3 | 7.67 | 0.20% | +10% | 2,722,289 | 6,009 | $54,000 | 119$ |
| Bolivia | 2 | 8.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 14,047 | $40,000 | 48$ |
| Argentina | 2 | 7.50 | 0.12% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 53,677 | $450,000 | 534$ |
| Russia | 2 | 5.50 | 0.12% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 173,829 | $1,500,000 | 1,809$ |
| Ireland | 2 | 7.00 | 0.12% | +10% | 5,030,000 | 6,599 | $5,100 | 7$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 2,394 | $68,000 | 40$ |
| Mexico | 1 | 7.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 136,149 | $1,200,000 | 1,267$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,027 | $62,000 | 37$ |
| Honduras | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 6,697 | $25,000 | 17$ |
| Panama | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 3,322 | $76,000 | 59$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 125,849 | $1,500,000 | 894$ |
| Suriname | 1 | 7.00 | 0.34% | +0% | 586,634 | 2,016 | $4,600 | 16$ |
| Spain | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 29,076 | $1,400,000 | 871$ |
| Turkey | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 50,715 | $720,000 | 433$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 5,923 | $530,000 | 311$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,186 | $700,000 | 500$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 3,943 | $350,000 | 238$ |
| Finland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 5,540,718 | 10,038 | $272,000 | 493$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 628,066 | 385 | $5,500 | 3$ |
| Iceland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 341,243 | 204 | $24,000 | 14$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 38,137 | 28 | $6,900 | 5$ |
| India | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 828,831 | $2,900,000 | 1,742$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 77,533 | $280,000 | 98$ |
| Iran | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 49,234 | $610,000 | 358$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 24,553 | $670,000 | 691$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,867 | $210,000 | 125$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,078 | $15,000 | 11$ |
| Greece | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 6,215 | $190,000 | 113$ |
| Totals | 53 | 2,878,345,553 | 2,624,237 | $37,676,100 | 65,563$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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United States:
Bill Ward was part of the original lineup of Black Sabbath with Ozzy Osbourne.
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Ireland:
Bill Ward was part of the original lineup of Black Sabbath with Ozzy Osbourne.
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Jamaica:
Bill Ward, another original member of Black Sabbath, was part of the band honored in Birmingham.
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Lithuania:
Bill Ward, part of Black Sabbath, also received a City Freedom Award for his contributions.
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Lithuania:
Bill Ward was seen performing with Black Sabbath at the farewell concert.
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United Kingdom:
Bill Ward was one of the fellow Black Sabbath band members who received the Freedom of the City.
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Greece:
Bill Ward is acknowledged as the drummer of Black Sabbath, contributing to the band's iconic sound.
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Panama:
Bill Ward was the drummer for Black Sabbath and played a crucial role in shaping their heavy sound.
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Bolivia:
Bill Ward was the drummer for Black Sabbath, known for his powerful and dynamic playing style.
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United Kingdom:
Bill Ward was the drummer for Black Sabbath, known for his powerful rhythms and contributions to the band's music.
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