William Thomas Ward (born 5 May 1948) is an English retired drummer. He was the original drummer for Black Sabbath, co-founding the rock band in 1968 alongside Ozzy Osbourne, …

Dec 20, 2021 · Here's why Bill Ward quit Black Sabbath in 1980, and later on in 2012 ahead of their farewell album and tour.

3 days ago · In a new Instagram post, Black Sabbath's Bill Ward emotionally reflected on the band's farewell show at Villa Park in Birmingham last weekend.

5 days ago · Bill Ward has nothing but gratitude to show following the final Black Sabbath performance at the Back to the Beginning concert. Ward was back behind the drums for Black …

First Hits: 1970 “Black Sabbath” the album, & 1970 “Paranoid”. Bill’s Discography: Musical Influences: Big band jazz, all early rock ‘n’ roll, rythym and blues, blues, British blues. …

Jul 4, 2025 · This July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, Black Sabbath will perform a historic final show—and this time, original drummer Bill Ward is back. After years of being absent from the …

4 days ago · After a long break, Bill Ward was back behind the drums with Black Sabbath for their final performance at the Back to the Beginning concert on July 5, held at Villa Park in …

5 days ago · The legendary heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath delivered an unforgettable and profoundly emotional conclusion to their career on July 5, 2025, at Villa Park in Birmingham.

5 days ago · Black Sabbath 's original drummer Bill Ward reunited with Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, and Geezer Butler on July 5, 2025 for their iconic farewell concert Back to the …

5 days ago · After nearly two decades away from the fold, Bill Ward finally stepped back behind the kit with Black Sabbath. And in doing so, he gave fans the ending they’ve been begging for. …