Happy birthday! Bill Ward turns 78 today

The iconic and legendary drummer turns 78 on Tuesday, May. 5, 2026.

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Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward is celebrating his 78th 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 78th 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 78.

Happy Birthday, Bill, you're the best!

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