Happy birthday! Bill Ward turns 76 today

The iconic and legendary drummer turns 76 on Sunday, May. 5, 2024.

Bill Ward »

See more news, pictures and video.

Hot news

• Breaking Up March 4, 2025

  Bill Ward Single Again?
• Pets March 6, 2025

  Bill Ward’s Dog Recovering from Surgery
• Rumor Central March 2025

  Is Bill Ward secretly gay and hiding in the closet?

Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward is celebrating his 76th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed drummers of his generation.

Popular drummer-musician Bill Ward has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 76th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Ward, a cultural icon

Born William Thomas Ward in Birmingham on May 5, 1948, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Ward's not just a great drummer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Bill hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Bill Ward as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 76.

Happy Birthday, Bill, you're the best!

© 2025 MediaMass All rights reserved. Do not reproduce (even with permission).

Celebrity Central