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The Genius Of Bill Ward

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Bill Ward is the godfather of heavy metal drumming. As the drummer and co-founder of Black Sabbath, he's left a lasting legacy that can be traced back to Sabbath's first record released in early 1970. His innovative style, iconic grooves, and dynamic style laid the groundwork for modern metal, influencing countless drummers over the following decades.

Join Brandon Toews as he dives deep into what makes Bill Ward one of the most important drummers in music history.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro
01:06 - Rhythmic Roots
11:20 - Sound & Style
23:11 - Heavy Metal Trailblazer
35:59 - Bill's Legacy
42:26 - Outro
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20 Comments

@killval849 1 year ago

Bill Ward and Geezer Butler make up one of the best rhythm sections in rock n roll.

@nicolasreny221 2 years ago

No reason why this dude is talked about so little, he was literally the og metal drummer and a fucking genius at that

@Chickenpatty878 1 year ago

Had to watch this after Back to the Beginning 💜

@darklordlc 2 years ago

Bill’s jazz training is essential. His swing and groove is the secret sauce.

@willsi 2 years ago

Bill Ward is the pocket, feel and groove. Never replicated. Absolute master.

@KenDuffy1998 1 year ago (edited)

Bill Ward’s drumming and drum fills & tempo changes is what makes Black Sabbath one of the greatest bands ever!

@flowerlandofjohn 2 years ago

Biggest lesson from Bill Ward: let groove and emotions rule the song - stay off the grid! Perfect is not “perfect” 👊🏻😎

@electricladyguitarsdevonuk 2 years ago

We were teenage kids in the 1970s, using Sabbath's rehearsal room at Fields Farm Bishampton UK.
Bill came in and proceeded to jam with us for an hour or so.
He had encouraging comments for us.
We will never forget his generosity!
Great bloke!

@simonsmith3060 1 year ago

He and Ozzy filled the gaps in the slow, powerful and bombastic sounds laid down by Butler and Iommi. The first album is still my favorite.

@ashleymerritt9461 2 years ago

Bill Ward might be honestly the most underrated drummer I can imagine. He’s so groovy and tasty, he swings, his pocket is dope. Oh yeah… and his FILLS!!!

@andrewbecker3700 2 years ago

Bill Ward's swing grooves are unmatched. The way he can let Geezer's bass stand out clearly on the surface, then bring all hell crashing down around it, is simply genius. Nobody can match that intensity or heavy groove. Sprinkle in Iommi's epic riffs, and at that point Ozzy could sing the phone book over it, and it would sound crushing.

@Szaam 1 year ago

I've always thought Bill Ward was ahead of his time. The way he was playing in the early 70s ages extremely well.

@EricTheMusicNerd 2 years ago

Bill literally taught the world that playing with feel and emotion rules above all else. There's no "right or wrong way" to write a song. Play what you feel and the people will always listen.

@palmmoot 2 years ago

Bill isn't just a drummer, he's a percussionist

@WillBaker-m9x 1 year ago

"HEAVY METAL WOULD NOT EXCIST WITHOUT BILL WARD" . No truer words ever spoken...

@patkajape 2 years ago

War Pigs, Paris 1970. Best drum performance I've ever seen. Just insane.

@BrandonToews 2 years ago

The time has come 😈

@RothKholum 1 year ago

Bill's grooves and fills are super insane. So, it's not wrong to call Bill Ward "The godfather of heavy metal drumming". He's truly a genius.

@michaelweems679 2 years ago

Bill's drums in "Warpigs" is what got me into Sabbath. Those rolls had me hooked. It breaks my heart that he doesn't get more recognition.

@stublad 2 years ago

Bill Ward is a God tier drummer and deserves to be brought up consistently in the same sentence as his peers like Bonham and others. Bill didn't just keep time, he swang and grooved all other these songs and created the most unique musical landscape ever. The way he hangs back just a bit behind the rest of the band in the intro for Into the Void gives me goosebumps. His fills in the chorus of War Pigs in their 1970 live show are electrifying. Bill Ward was the heart of Black Sabbath and he will never ever be replicated. Such a nice bloke too.