Bill Ward

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Bill Ward

Born May 5, 1948 · Aston, Birmingham, England, UK (age 78)

William Thomas Ward (born 5 May 1948) is an English musician and visual artist, best known as the original drummer of the British heavy metal band Black Sabbath. He also performed lead vocals on two Black Sabbath songs: "It's Alright" from the album Technical Ecstasy and "Swinging the Chain" from the album Never Say Die!. Ward is known for his very unorthodox style of playing the drums, often usin…

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Black Sabbath - Don Kirshner's Rock ConcertBlack Sabbath - Don Kirshner's Rock Concert · 1975
Black Sabbath - Don Kirshner's Rock Concert
10.01975
Movie
Filmed at the height of their fame, and including all four original members of the band, Black Sabbath performs masterfully in front of an eager Santa Monica crowd. Killing Yourself to Live, Hole in the Sky, Snowblind, War Pigs, Paranoid
Black Sabbath - The Last SuperBlack Sabbath - The Last Super · 1999
Black Sabbath - The Last Super
1999
MovieMusic
Mix of interviews with the original band members and a live performance recorded at Ozzfest 1999 during the band's reunion tour.
Classic Albums: Black Sabbath - ParanoidClassic Albums: Black Sabbath - Paranoid · 2010
Classic Albums: Black Sabbath - Paranoid
7.12010
MovieDocumentaryMusic
The story of how the classic album "Paranoid" was made, with stories from band members to those who were influenced by its content, form and vitality. Paranoid is the second studio album by English rock band Black Sabbath. Released in September 1970, it was the band's only LP to top the UK Albums Chart until the release of 13 in 2013. Paranoid contains several of the band's signature songs, including "Iron Man", "War Pigs" and the title track, which was the band's only Top 20 hit, reaching number 4 in the UK charts. It is often regarded as one of the most quintessential and influential albums in heavy metal history.
Black Sabbath: The Last SupperBlack Sabbath: The Last Supper · 1999
Black Sabbath: The Last Supper
5.71999
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Filmed live during Black Sabbath's 1999 "Reunion" tour, this historic concert features the original lineup of the legendary metal band.
Black Sabbath: California JamBlack Sabbath: California Jam · 1974
Black Sabbath: California Jam
1974
MovieMusic
It was this now legendary appearance at California Jam I that would expose Black Sabbath to many mainstream American television viewers via ABC-TV. The band appeared alongside such acts as Deep Purple, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Rare Earth, Seals & Crofts and The Eagles It was originally broadcast on ABC’s ‘Wide World in Concert’ series, which aired three songs from Sabbath on May 24th, 1974 – and later rebroadcast this segment in November ’74. This footage has never been commercially available, aside from one clip of “Children of The Grave”. The entire show was recorded as a soundboard audio, but apparently only these four songs were captured on video. Track Listing: Intro-Footage of the band arriving, Children of the Grave, Post-show interview with Ozzy, War Pigs, Paranoid, Killing Yourself to Live. (Order may differ based on source.)
Ozzy Osbourne: Live & LoudOzzy Osbourne: Live & Loud · 1993
Ozzy Osbourne: Live & Loud
7.71993
MovieMusicDocumentary
Live & Loud is a live album recorded by then former Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne, released on 28 June 1993. At the time, it was to be Osbourne's final album following Osbourne's final tour before retiring, aptly titled "No More Tours". The track "Black Sabbath" featured the original line-up of Black Sabbath, the members of which were invited to join Ozzy as guest stars for the Costa Mesa Reunion shows. A DVD of Live & Loud was also issued, one of the very first music compilation released in that format. The DVD is a compilation of live footage from several shows rather than a single concert: this is evident as Osbourne can be seen both shirtless and wearing different clothes during the same song, while guitarist Zakk Wylde can be seen playing up to three different guitars in the same song.[2]
Black Sabbath: Burgettstown, PA 1999Black Sabbath: Burgettstown, PA 1999 · 1999
Black Sabbath: Burgettstown, PA 1999
1999
Movie
Starlake Amphitheater, Burgettstown, PA - June 12, 1999. Pro-shot video with soundboard sound. The DVD copy I've seen from this show is from a VG quality VHS source that looks to be several generations down, but I've seen some excellent quality copies listed (can't confirm these though). The soundboard audio from this show that is circulating in CD-R format was taken from this video. Set List: Intro-Sabbath Medley, War Pigs , Bassically -> N.I.B. , Fairies Wear Boots, After Forever , Electric Funeral , Sweet Leaf , Into The Void , Iommi/Nicholls intro, Snowblind , Black Sabbath , Iron Man , Embryo -> Children Of The Grave , Supernaut [intro] -> Paranoid .
Black Sabbath: Live in FresnoBlack Sabbath: Live in Fresno · 1976
Black Sabbath: Live in Fresno
1976
MovieMusic
Partial set edit of the Technical ecstasy Tour mostly 1 camera angle

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Black Sabbath: California JamBlack Sabbath: California Jam · 1974
Black Sabbath: California Jam
1974
MovieMusic
It was this now legendary appearance at California Jam I that would expose Black Sabbath to many mainstream American television viewers via ABC-TV. The band appeared alongside such acts as Deep Purple, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Rare Earth, Seals & Crofts and The Eagles It was originally broadcast on ABC’s ‘Wide World in Concert’ series, which aired three songs from Sabbath on May 24th, 1974 – and later rebroadcast this segment in November ’74. This footage has never been commercially available, aside from one clip of “Children of The Grave”. The entire show was recorded as a soundboard audio, but apparently only these four songs were captured on video. Track Listing: Intro-Footage of the band arriving, Children of the Grave, Post-show interview with Ozzy, War Pigs, Paranoid, Killing Yourself to Live. (Order may differ based on source.)
Ozzy Osbourne: Live & LoudOzzy Osbourne: Live & Loud · 1993
Ozzy Osbourne: Live & Loud
7.71993
MovieMusicDocumentary
Live & Loud is a live album recorded by then former Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne, released on 28 June 1993. At the time, it was to be Osbourne's final album following Osbourne's final tour before retiring, aptly titled "No More Tours". The track "Black Sabbath" featured the original line-up of Black Sabbath, the members of which were invited to join Ozzy as guest stars for the Costa Mesa Reunion shows. A DVD of Live & Loud was also issued, one of the very first music compilation released in that format. The DVD is a compilation of live footage from several shows rather than a single concert: this is evident as Osbourne can be seen both shirtless and wearing different clothes during the same song, while guitarist Zakk Wylde can be seen playing up to three different guitars in the same song.[2]