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.
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Bill Ward was the drummer for Black Sabbath during the time Ian Gillan joined the band.
Ian Gillan wird 80: Nur „Child in Time“ ist ihm jetzt zu hoch
Luxembourg· 2025-08-19
Bill Ward was part of the original lineup of Black Sabbath with Ozzy Osbourne.
Ozzy Osbourne funeral: Birmingham, the home of metal, honors music legend as hearse passes through
United States· 2025-07-31
Bill Ward was part of the original lineup of Black Sabbath with Ozzy Osbourne.
Black Sabbath frontman remembered as ‘inspirational person’ and ‘working-class hero’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-07-30
Bill Ward, another original member of Black Sabbath, was part of the band honored in Birmingham.
Birmingham, the home of metal, honours Ozzy Osbourne as hearse passes through | World News
Jamaica· 2025-07-30Bill Ward, part of Black Sabbath, also received a City Freedom Award for his contributions.
Birmingame tūkstančiai gerbėjų atidavė paskutinę pagarbą Ozzy Osbourne'ui
Lithuania· 2025-07-30Bill Ward was seen performing with Black Sabbath at the farewell concert.
Emocingas Ozzy atsisveikinimas: grandiozinio koncerto liudininkas – kaip visa tai vyko | KultūraLithuania· 2025-07-30
Bill Ward was one of the fellow Black Sabbath band members who received the Freedom of the City.
Ozzy Osbourne cortege to make final trip through Birmingham
United Kingdom· 2025-07-29
Bill Ward is acknowledged as the drummer of Black Sabbath, contributing to the band's iconic sound.
Ο Οζι που τραγουδούσε Beatles
Greece· 2025-07-29
Bill Ward was the drummer for Black Sabbath and played a crucial role in shaping their heavy sound.
Ozzy Osbourne: la historia de cómo Black Sabbath encontró su sonido e inventó el heavy metal
Panama· 2025-07-26
Bill Ward was the drummer for Black Sabbath, known for his powerful and dynamic playing style.
Ozzy Osbourne: la historia de cómo Black Sabbath encontró su sonido e inventó el heavy metal
Bolivia· 2025-07-26Bill Ward was the drummer for Black Sabbath, known for his powerful rhythms and contributions to the band's music.
How Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath found their soundUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-24Bill Ward did not participate in the last album or tour, marking a significant change in the band's lineup.
Ozzy Osbourne: la crítica de nuestro experto sobre el concierto que dio Black Sabbath en Costa Rica, en el 2013
Costa Rica· 2025-07-24
Bill Ward expressed that Ozzy would always be in his heart.
Fãs de Ozzy Osbourne deixam homenagens ao cantor em sua cidade natal, na Inglaterra
Brazil· 2025-07-23
Bill Ward posted a heartfelt photo of himself and Ozzy, expressing his deep sense of loss.
‘He changed the planet of rock’: Tributes roll in for Ozzy Osbourne, the godfather of heavy metal - Culture
Pakistan· 2025-07-23
Drummer Bill Ward said Osbourne would forever be in his heart.
Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman for Black Sabbath, dies at 76
Taiwan· 2025-07-23
Bill Ward's drumming style fused jazz swing with heavy metal, adding a unique groove to Black Sabbath's music.
Lucifer’s New Frontman: Ozzy Osbourne (1948–2025) – the bat-biting, ant-snorting godfather of metal signs off in style | World News
India· 2025-07-23
Bill Ward was the drummer of Black Sabbath, which was co-founded by Ozzy Osbourne.
‘A legend is gone’ – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2025-07-23
Fellow Black Sabbath band member Bill Ward posted a heartfelt tribute to Osbourne on social media.
Tributes to rock legend Ozzy Osbourne from Black Sabbath bandmates, Elton John and other stars of music worldUnited States· 2025-07-23
Hole in the Sky, though, was Sabbath at their most traditional and basic: a huge rolling boogie, powered by Bill Ward’s swinging drums.
Sabbath, Satanism and solo stunners: Ozzy Osbourne’s 10 best recordings | Ozzy OsbourneUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-23
The band performed together for the first time in 20 years, including Bill Ward.
Heavy metal pioneer Ozzy Osbourne dies weeks after Black Sabbath reunionUnited States· 2025-07-23
Ozzy Osbourne was part of Black Sabbath along with Bill Ward.
Умер Оззи Осборн — РБК
Russia· 2025-07-23
Bill Ward was the drummer for Black Sabbath, the band led by Ozzy Osbourne.
Wild life of Ozzy Osbourne, rock's 'prince of darkness'United Kingdom· 2025-07-23
Drummer Bill Ward shared a photo of them together.
Bandmates and fans pay tribute to Black Sabbath singerUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-23
Bill Ward, the band’s drummer, posted a photo of himself with Osbourne, writing about their memories.
Ozzy Osbourne’s Black Sabbath bandmates remember their friend: ‘There won’t ever be another like him’ | MusicUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-23Bill Ward was a member of Black Sabbath who reunited with Ozzy Osbourne for his farewell show.
Ozzy Osbourne dead at 76, Black Sabbath shares tributeUnited States· 2025-07-23
Bill Ward performed with Ozzy Osbourne and the Black Sabbath band for a final farewell.
Beni evime götürün demişti... Veda konserinden 17 gün sonra son nefesini verdi... Yıllarca aldattığı karısı da yanı başındaydı!
Turkey· 2025-07-22
Bill Ward was the drummer for Black Sabbath, contributing to the band's heavy sound.
Ozzy Osbourne obituary | Ozzy OsbourneUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-22
Bill Ward is a member of Black Sabbath.
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Iceland· 2025-07-22Bill Ward is the drummer of Black Sabbath, known for his contributions to the band's classic albums.
Ozzy Osbourne’s life in picturesUnited States· 2025-07-22Iommi also posted about the 'heartbreaking news,' writing on X that he 'can’t really find the words, there won’t ever be another like him.'
Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath singer and godfather of heavy metal, dead at 76United States· 2025-07-22