Bill Ward - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 05, 1948 |
|---|---|
| Age | 77 |
| Birthplace | Birmingham, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Bill Ward's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Founding member and drummer of Black Sabbath |
Intro
Bill Ward is an English musician and songwriter, best known as the original drummer for the pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath, which he co-founded in 1968. Ward's innovative and powerful drumming contributed substantially to the sound and success of the band, especially on their first eight albums.
Early Life & Background
Bill Ward grew up in Birmingham, England. He began drumming in his childhood, influenced by jazz drummers such as Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich. Prior to joining Black Sabbath, Ward played in several bands including Mythology, where he met Tony Iommi.
Career Highlights
- Co-founding Black Sabbath in 1968 with Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, and Geezer Butler
- Playing drums on Black Sabbath's pivotal albums including 'Black Sabbath' (1970), 'Paranoid' (1970), and 'Master of Reality' (1971)
- Contributing to the songwriting and occasional vocals for Black Sabbath
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath in 2006
- Released solo albums such as 'Ward One: Along the Way' (1990) and 'When the Bough Breaks' (1997)
Trivia
- Ward survived a severe heart attack in 1998.
- He sometimes performed vocals, notably on the Black Sabbath track 'It's Alright'.
- Ward left and rejoined Black Sabbath multiple times due to health and contractual issues.
- He cites jazz and big band drummers as his earliest influences.
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Bill Ward is 77 years old.
Bill Ward was born the 5 May 1948.
Birmingham, England, UK.
On His Birth-Day
About May 5th, 1948, in brief:
- Day of the week: May 5th, 1948 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Just Because by Frankie Yankovic & His Yanks
- Popular movie: Johnny Belinda directed by Jean Negulesco
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