I remember speaking to disco bunnies back in the 70‘s. They were convinced Sabbath and the like were history. I told them they will outlive disco by hundreds of years. I think they’ll be crying in their sequins now.
Bill Ward didn't just play drums, he played what the song needed. That's what makes him so great. Coming up with interesting and original parts that fit perfectly is a talent very few drummers have. Always remember, he didn't have Google and TH-cam to figure stuff out and learn new things. He created it.
@@lepetitoiseau John Bonham Quotes "I've wanted to be a drummer since I was about five years old. ... "When I left school I went into the trade with my Dad. ... "I was so keen to play when I left school, I'd have played for nothing.
Such a shame he never had the chance to join Sabbath for the last reunion tour. Saw them in 2015, it was great but to have Bill Ward would have been legend ! To me, the big 3 of the 70's drummers are Bonham, Paice and Ward !
ABSOLUTELY, his style is drumming,lead drumming,3 genius musicians with a lunatic on the mic,200 YEARS FROM NOW,they will be listening to the beats of sabbath,BILL WARD IS SABBATH'S BEAT
I love how Bill kept the pace under control to where they didn't run away into some kinda thrash metal tune. He knows the Sabbath sound he helped create and it sounds original by his pacing
I love how atmospheric Bill is on the older Sabbath albums. He doesn't care about laying down the beat, all he cares about is the "feel" of the overall story that's being told and it's amazing.
Man Bill Ward's still got it. He may be old but his drumming is still a gem to the ears. Thank you Bill for all the lovely music. Not to forget the other musicians here played great too.
There's no one like this man, Bill Ward is such a legend, how could his brother's do their last album and say goodbye without him and be okay with it I'll never understand 😔
I can't play like Bill Ward to save my life but he has influenced my playing beyond measure with his phrasing and approach. Such a wonderfully unique talent.
Bills a legend,after he had health problems and a heart attack in the late 90s I never would have imagined he would still be alive and doing so good,the way things are looking I think he'll outlive ozzy.
There you have it a living heavy metal legend.. one of my principal insiprations to start to playing drums 15 years ago. Sabbath wouldn´t be the legend they are now without him. ALL HAIL BILL WARD!!
Beyond priceless to have Mr. Bill Ward on drums, I'm not even high right now but feel absolutely stoned......during the entire beloved tune of this song played......
Quando ouvimos The Beatles lembramos dos anos 60. Quando ouvimos Bee Gees lembramos dos anos 70. Quando ouvimos Michael Jackson lembramos dos anos 80. Mas quando ouvimos Black Sabbath vivemos o hoje.
I always felt the drummers of the 70s bands such as Sabbath, Purple and Free/Bad Company, had the ability to play to the anger, energy and madness of youth. As a young teen then I rocked and rocked to the drumming of Ward, Paice and Kirk (among others). There was a connection like no other.
The first time i saw a Black Sabbath live, was through a video cassette. I was like 10 years old? My uncle had brought to my father a live of them from Canada. And besides the fact that they all blew my mind, i will never forget my shock when i saw Bill playing his drums. Amazing power. Amazing! I think his drums hated him for many years cause of the constant destruction of them! He was super strong, amazing stamina and incredible groove. You can't become a drummer if you haven't study bill Ward.
Everybody comments about John Bonham and all the greats from the '60s and seventies but where the hell is the love for bill. Dude was the exceptional and it goes to show. Listen to that feel!!! Sludgy swampy with a little bit of jazz but total Bill!!
I never knew he did those four hits quickly with his left hand following the guitar trying to do that with your right hand playing on the ride and keeping your foot going ain't freaking easy don't take that act of Independence for granted. Not to mention Sabbath drums performance and sound were produce so much better than I thought they would sound till I heard him isolated truly amazing and underrated as far as production goes. Plus props to mr. War for his humility.
I don't play drums but it was first choice of instruments I just didn't have the coordination to play drums but bill wars is what inspired me to get into music and man black Sabbath was my favorite band growing up well all the songs with Ozzy that is they a a few great songs with dio but that's it original sabbath is the best thank you bill ward for all the years of entertaining us brother ROCK ON BROTHER!!
Is this the bs Ozzy said nowadays Bill can't play? Dude he's f* killing it. It wasn't the same without him, those drum fills and that jazzy groove are all what made Sabbath classic sound. What a shame he wasn't part of the final tour.
My 5 drummers favorite: - Bill Ward (Black Sabbath) - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin) - Neil Peart (Rush) - Keith Moon (The Who) - Philthy Animal Taylor (Motorhead)
All 4 original members of Black Sabbath are still alive...this song is over 50 years old...it's amazing really!
Phantastic
I was just thinking the same thing as I was watching. The fact that they’re all still alive is really incredible.
More healthy athletes die today than old rock stars, many more.
I remember speaking to disco bunnies back in the 70‘s. They were convinced Sabbath and the like were history. I told them they will outlive disco by hundreds of years. I think they’ll be crying in their sequins now.
Bill Ward didn't just play drums, he played what the song needed. That's what makes him so great. Coming up with interesting and original parts that fit perfectly is a talent very few drummers have. Always remember, he didn't have Google and TH-cam to figure stuff out and learn new things. He created it.
Ringo had that ability as well as Nick Mason from Pink Floyd. They play with the song requires
That is exactly what Lars is to Metallica!
Heaviest drummer on the planet
will someone quote the great John Bonham?!!!
@@lepetitoiseau John Bonham Quotes
"I've wanted to be a drummer since I was about five years old. ...
"When I left school I went into the trade with my Dad. ...
"I was so keen to play when I left school, I'd have played for nothing.
His drumming on Symptom of the universe is incredible.
The understatement of the century! :)
I thought he was playing Children of the Grave Lol
The drums on that are incredible.That song is like the beginning of metal for me
If he is not in the modern drummer hall of fame he should. A jazz Drummer who invented metal drumming. Ward One!
His drumming on War pigs was everything
Especially the live version! That's crazy...
@@Mxulin yeah, he is godly on that video
Is there a video of it?
Faires wear boots, Rat Salad, the entire Master of Reality, Peranoid album.🎸
@@tadeu2728 sure lots of it but this one is the most viewed th-cam.com/video/UogPgnYoJ0M/w-d-xo.html
Bill's jazzy and no-pattern style is hypnotic!
no reverse sticks for Bill on this one!🔥
So raw and savage, still works today
He cites big band musicians like Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich and Louie Bellson as his early influences, that's why.
Such a shame he never had the chance to join Sabbath for the last reunion tour. Saw them in 2015, it was great but to have Bill Ward would have been legend ! To me, the big 3 of the 70's drummers are Bonham, Paice and Ward !
Moon?
100% agree
powel ????
I think probably Peart, Moon, Bonham.
@@derrickcook19941 Moon was nowhere near to Paice or Ward.... and Peart was still in development in the 70s
Bill Ward is a treasure of music history.
ABSOLUTELY, his style is drumming,lead drumming,3 genius musicians with a lunatic on the mic,200 YEARS FROM NOW,they will be listening to the beats of sabbath,BILL WARD IS SABBATH'S BEAT
Bills like “wtf have I gotten myself into” 👀
I love how Bill kept the pace under control to where they didn't run away into some kinda thrash metal tune. He knows the Sabbath sound he helped create and it sounds original by his pacing
I love how atmospheric Bill is on the older Sabbath albums. He doesn't care about laying down the beat, all he cares about is the "feel" of the overall story that's being told and it's amazing.
Thank You Bill-- your a legend !
He was very orchestral.
I like how the Guitar player was pushing time and Bill kept him right in the pocket. He might not have the technique he once did, but he's locked in.
The guitar player was all over the place . Very rough listen as a guitar player lol but damn Bill ward is still a POWERHOUSE behind the kit
Thanks. Things seemed off and I thought it might have been Ward.
Never seen anything with Ira Black that impressed me. Always a slopfest.
bill use the attack as a cymbal... like keith moon!!! what a legend... I hope the 4 guys from birmingham make a last gig, its my dream
Man Bill Ward's still got it. He may be old but his drumming is still a gem to the ears. Thank you Bill for all the lovely music. Not to forget the other musicians here played great too.
Bill Ward is a revolutionary and pioneering drummer. His accomplishments and technique are absolutely remarkable. ❤
You can hear how Bill is forcing these guys to swing.
Indeed. Exactly what I noticed too
There's no one like this man, Bill Ward is such a legend, how could his brother's do their last album and say goodbye without him and be okay with it I'll never understand 😔
So great to see Bill Ward still playing drums.
Bill Ward delivered Black Sabbath out of the bars and into the charts
Believe that shit!!!!
I can't play like Bill Ward to save my life but he has influenced my playing beyond measure with his phrasing and approach. Such a wonderfully unique talent.
Absolutely Trey. The guy is still a hell of a drummer.
You can plqy better than him in 2018 I'm sure
I'm still not giving up on one more Sabbath album with Bill Ward behind that kit! 😈🤘
Oz can’t sing anymore.
Bill ward is not a drummer. BILL WARD IS A LEGGEND!
O melhor baterista do mundo em minha opinião from brazil
Indeed
Legend is spelled with 1 G.....
Yes! Bill! Drumming like 1977...
Love Bill Ward, God Bless you Bill, your music touched so many, it can't be numbered,... Well done Mate,Well Done!
Bills a legend,after he had health problems and a heart attack in the late 90s I never would have imagined he would still be alive and doing so good,the way things are looking I think he'll outlive ozzy.
Great vocals !! And I like how the leader singer didn't try to overshadow Bill. Great performance !
Vocalist surprised for sure.
There you have it a living heavy metal legend.. one of my principal insiprations to start to playing drums 15 years ago.
Sabbath wouldn´t be the legend they are now without him.
ALL HAIL BILL WARD!!
1:03 "Yeaaaaaah Bill Ward" todos somos ese tipo
These guys did a great job!!!!!!!
Sabbath is my favorite band in the universe. Really great!
A legend and they all watch through phones. Bewildering 🤦♂️
Talk about an honor. What a drumming legend.
Legendary drummer. One of the biggest forces he hung the unique sound and groove of Sabbath.
Beyond priceless to have Mr. Bill Ward on drums, I'm not even high right now but feel absolutely stoned......during the entire beloved tune of this song played......
You guys are so lucky to enjoy much of an honor and a blessing to be playing with one fourth of Black Sabbath iconic greatness. Bill Ward.
He is a GREAT GREAT drummer !! He is a KING of KING !! Please come back to Black Sabbath 1 more time .
One of the best drummers of all time!!!
I got to see this live and sing "Black Sabbath" that night. Seeing Bill play I get the whole original line up thing in a new way :)
Fucking awesome 👍
My goat on drums, the work he did on Master of reality is still insane, 51 years later
No Words. Bill Ward is a huge Influence.
Thanks Bill! Legend hoping hear more from you
Me too
Love Bill. So humble and so cool. He was a beast!!! True legend of rock. We’re not worthy 🤘😎🤘
Old school will never die! Ultimately kicks ass!!!
Quando ouvimos The Beatles lembramos dos anos 60. Quando ouvimos Bee Gees lembramos dos anos 70. Quando ouvimos Michael Jackson lembramos dos anos 80. Mas quando ouvimos Black Sabbath vivemos o hoje.
Bem isso!! É incrível
I always felt the drummers of the 70s bands such as Sabbath, Purple and Free/Bad Company, had the ability to play to the anger, energy and madness of youth. As a young teen then I rocked and rocked to the drumming of Ward, Paice and Kirk (among others).
There was a connection like no other.
Bill wards drumming helped sabbath be black sabbath man. Wish he couldve been on those last 2 tours.
The first time i saw a Black Sabbath live, was through a video cassette. I was like 10 years old? My uncle had brought to my father a live of them from Canada. And besides the fact that they all blew my mind, i will never forget my shock when i saw Bill playing his drums. Amazing power. Amazing! I think his drums hated him for many years cause of the constant destruction of them! He was super strong, amazing stamina and incredible groove. You can't become a drummer if you haven't study bill Ward.
Can you imagine jamming with one of the people that actually created this music? He was there man!
Great show; solid vocals, guitars, and bass to go with Mr. Ward.
A LEGENDARY DRUMMER!! FROM A LEGENDARY BAND!!! THE OMIGHTY BILL WARD!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘👍👍👍👍
i ´m down on my own tears , crying out like a baby, bill is still alive, and seems so very welll.
How cool to jam with Bill Ward . Much respect 🥁🎖️🎖️🎖️🎖️
one of my favorite drummers
Bill bill bill 🤘🤘🤘.
Bill, bill, bill ✌️✌️✌️
Awesome 😎
Bill did a great job!
The other players are fantastic!
Rock on 🤘
Bill Ward up there proving he's still got what it takes. Sounding great!!! 🙏
I love Bill but he's barely holding on here. Too many years of drugs,booze and poor diet and non practice took their toll
Bill Ward is a brilliant master of his craft. None better...few as good.
Everybody comments about John Bonham and all the greats from the '60s and seventies but where the hell is the love for bill. Dude was the exceptional and it goes to show. Listen to that feel!!! Sludgy swampy with a little bit of jazz but total Bill!!
I never knew he did those four hits quickly with his left hand following the guitar trying to do that with your right hand playing on the ride and keeping your foot going ain't freaking easy don't take that act of Independence for granted. Not to mention Sabbath drums performance and sound were produce so much better than I thought they would sound till I heard him isolated truly amazing and underrated as far as production goes. Plus props to mr. War for his humility.
Amazing!!!
The Return Of The King
bill bravo !!!!!!
Black Sabbath one of the few bands that all the members are LEGENDS!
Yes But Don’t Forget LED ZEPPELIN
Bill Ward is like the Jay Adams of Metal Drumming, the Godfather and a true original. God Bless him. ✌🏻️🇺🇸🙏🏻
jmgmarcus I want to agree with. But I can’t, because I don’t have a clue who Jay Adams is.
Skateboarding pioneer
Uno de los mejores bateristas de todos los tiempos... Un máquina Bill Ward...!!! Maestro SALUD 😋🤘🥁🥁🇺🇾
Simplesmente o maior baterista de todos os tempos o mestre bill ward
I see everyone in the crowd is living in the moment.
Ward was such a HUGE part of the Black Sabbath sound, yet most of the talk was about every other member in the band. Crazy.
So raw and savage Drummer style, still works today! Rare
I am a Hindu but i shall keep the Sabbath!
Awesome to see and hear Bill Ward playing this classic live again!
Genuine awesome human being. And a great drummer too! Black Sabbath Forever!
Awesome, ferking awesome.
I don't play drums but it was first choice of instruments I just didn't have the coordination to play drums but bill wars is what inspired me to get into music and man black Sabbath was my favorite band growing up well all the songs with Ozzy that is they a a few great songs with dio but that's it original sabbath is the best thank you bill ward for all the years of entertaining us brother ROCK ON BROTHER!!
Is this the bs Ozzy said nowadays Bill can't play? Dude he's f* killing it. It wasn't the same without him, those drum fills and that jazzy groove are all what made Sabbath classic sound. What a shame he wasn't part of the final tour.
agreed. just like kicking adler out of g n r . the feel was lost
thank you Sharon NOT!!! 🤨🙄😤 😡
All hail this legend beast of the percussion.
My 5 drummers favorite:
- Bill Ward (Black Sabbath)
- John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
- Neil Peart (Rush)
- Keith Moon (The Who)
- Philthy Animal Taylor (Motorhead)
Thanks
These guys are fantastic 👍
So frigging awesome this crowd got to see Bill live! I'm so jealous! :)
Agreed!!!
What a legend. Hats fkn down!🤘🤘
It would be a dream come true if I do get to see the original Black Sabbath here in Hongkong.
Wow. It's like watching the man play that bashed and crashed and pounded out the blueprint of what metal drumming was and is. This man is a Rock God.
long life to Bill!! Master!!
So thankful to have seen the Birmingham fab four
Much RESPECT Mr Ward🤘🏻
Bill the only one of the greatest I am abig fan I saw
Sabbath 3 time and with Ronny James Dio R I P
Definitely one of the heaviest drummers of all time jazzy and intense they should of closed out the last tour with Ward.
Great Voice !
Creatif Etudes I hope for your sake. That you are being sarcastic.
The one and only!
When a band of 35years, choose to play with an 70+ drummer its a singn of respect, from both sides.
O.melhor baterista do mundo em minha opinião
From brazil🤘👊
Obrigado Bill!!!
This was great!
I hope bill Ward never gives up the drums
I've gotta say, he's still an animal on drums for his age.
Awesome Randy Rhoads guitars on stage!!! ⚪️⚫️👔
I feel lucky to see Bill on stage agagin
awesome!
Minha música preferida,Bill word e foda.😀🤘
This matters. It matters so much.