- Born
- Birth nameWilliam Ward
- Height5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
- Bill Ward was born on May 5, 1948 in Birmingham, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Iron Man (2008), Suicide Squad (2016) and Almost Famous (2000).
- the Black Sabbath song "N.I.B." from their debut self titled album, which has the lyrics "My name is Lucifer please take my hand", was always thought, by certain fans, to have stood for something 'sinister' (example: "Nativity In Black" was a theory) and yet the song's title simply refered to Bill Ward's goatee that the other band members referred to as a "nib"
- Drummer for pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath
- Quit Black Sabbath in 1980, then briefly rejoined in 1983 before quitting again in 1984. Did not rejoin again until the entire original lineup reunited in late 1997.
- Joined Iommi, Butler, and Osbourne for Sabbath's appearance at Live Aid (1985).
- I was surprised by our success. I was used to being on the poverty line, as were we all. It was wonderful.
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