Bill Ward Says He Volunteered to Fire Ozzy Osbourne From Black Sabbath in 1979
When the members of Black Sabbath decided Ozzy Osbourne needed to go in 1979, drummer Bill Ward volunteered for the difficult task of telling him he was out of a job.
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Bill Ward Doesn’t Know If He’s Still in Black Sabbath
Bill Ward says he's not sure if he's still a member of Black Sabbath, though he notes that he's "neither severed not discontinued my relationship" with the group.
Ozzy Osbourne Is Open to Black Sabbath Reunion With Bill Ward
As Black Sabbath start work on a new record, Ozzy Osbourne says he'd consider a reunion with the band's original drummer -- but only on one condition.
Bill Ward Rips Ozzy Osbourne
Original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward talks about recent health struggles and his troubled relationship with singer Ozzy Osbourne.
Black Sabbath’s Bill Ward Calls John Bonham The ‘Finest Rock Drummer’
Co-founding Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward paid tribute to his contemporary in Led Zeppelin on his 'Rock 50' radio show (embedded above), saying, "If you want to strive toward something, just listen to John Bonham."
Bill Ward Recovering from Shoulder Surgery
Many of us thought Ozzy Osbourne was being somewhat insulting when he suggested Bill Ward wasn't in good enough shape for the Black Sabbath reunion, but maybe he wasn't far off the mark.
Bill Ward Details Recent Health Setbacks, Current Recovery and Future Projects
Former Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has struggled with a few health issues lately, but the man is healing up and will soon sit behind the kit once again. In a new update from Ward himself, the drummer writes about shoulder surgery, contracting perforated diverticulitis, rehab and when exactly he plans on being back.
Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler on Bill Ward: ‘We Desperately Wish That It Had Worked With Him’
Black Sabbath have had a monster year in 2013, but it almost didn't happen at all. On top of guitarist Tony Iommi's lymphoma diagnosis, original drummer Bill Ward pulled out of the Sabbath reunion due to contractual issues. Although Black Sabbath have captured success with Brad Wilk in the studio and Tommy Clufetos on tour, both Tony Iommi and bassist Geezer Butler have reiterated that they wished
Bill Ward Can’t Bear to Listen to Black Sabbath’s New Album
Drummer Bill Ward tried to listen to '13,' the album Black Sabbath recorded without him following a contract dispute, but he had to stop after only a few difficult moments.
Bill Ward Undergoes Surgery
Former Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward recently underwent surgery on his colon. He is expected to make a full recovery.