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Bill Ward

What is bill ward?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Birth name William Thomas Ward[2]
Born 5 May 1948[2]
Birthplace Aston, Birmingham, England[3]
Role Original drummer of Black Sabbath[2]
Other role Visual artist[2]

Bill Ward is William Thomas Ward, an English musician and visual artist best known as the original drummer of Black Sabbath. The name also refers to other people, including an English actor and a British artist.

Context

Bill Ward is best known as the original drummer of Black Sabbath, born in Aston, Birmingham, England, on 5 May 1948 [2]. He also sang on two Black Sabbath songs, 'It's Alright' and 'Swinging the Chain' [2]. The name Bill Ward is shared by other people, including an English actor and a British artist, so the intended subject depends on context [1]. For more on another musician, see Bill Pullman.

Documented claims

  • Bill Ward sang on two Black Sabbath songs: 'It's Alright' and 'Swinging the Chain'. [2]
  • He is identified as one of the founding members of Black Sabbath. [3]
  • His solo albums include Ward One: Along the Way, When the Bough Breaks, and Accountable Beasts. [3]

Questions and answers

What did Bill Ward say about Ozzy Osbourne's death?

The sources do not mention any statement by Bill Ward about Ozzy Osbourne's death.

How good of a drummer was Bill Ward?

The sources describe him as a hard rock drummer and percussionist, but do not rate his skill level [3].

Did John Bonham like Bill Ward?

The sources do not mention any opinion of John Bonham about Bill Ward.

What is Bill Ward doing now?

The sources do not state his current activities.

Sources

  1. Bill Ward — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Black Sabbath Drummer Bill Ward, 78, Says He Now Uses ... — people.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. The Official Bill Ward Site - — billward.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People