Bill Ward
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What Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward really thought of Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham
By Classic Rock published
Black Sabbath’s Bill Ward and Led Zeppelin”s John Bonham rose through the ranks together

Black Sabbath albums ranked, from worst to best
By Paul Elliott published
Some Black Sabbath albums are epoch-defining classics, some are average, some downright embarrassing, and we've ranked them – from woeful worst to brilliant best

That time Ozzy mooned the audience because he didn't think they were rocking hard enough
By Fraser Lewry published
How Bill Ward's final performance with Black Sabbath was overshadowed by Ozzy Osbourne's buttocks

"Happy Halloween for all who believe, and much love to all who don't": Black Sabbath's Bill Ward shares the eerie new poem, It's Near
By Liz Scarlett published
Former Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward unveils his latest original poem, It's Near, in time for Halloween

Bill Ward confirms he'd love to play one final show with Black Sabbath
By Fraser Lewry published
So, that's everyone in agreement, yes?

"It's just not going to happen": Geezer Butler shares his doubts about a final Black Sabbath show
By Fraser Lewry published
Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler also says he still doesn't know why original drummer Bill Ward was fired

Van Halen's Michael Anthony recalls watching Ozzy Osbourne set Bill Ward on fire: "He didn't even flinch. He just kept drinking his beer"
By Liz Scarlett published
Former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony looks back on the time his band toured with Black Sabbath, as well as the sometimes dangerous shenanigans that took place on the road

Ozzy Osbourne ‘sad’ about Bill Ward absence
By Martin Kielty last updated
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne hasn’t given up on Bill Ward’s return for final show: “If something can be worked out, great”
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