Rock 50 Behind the Scenes
Posted on Apr.09, 2010 under Rock 50
If you’ve ever wanted to get a glimpse of what goes on when Bill does his monthly Rock 50 show, today’s your day! We have for you a clip filmed during a recent episode showing Bill doing his thing. You can view it below.
If you’ve never checked out Bill’s Rock 50 show, you should check it out! The schedule of upcoming episodes is available at our Rock 50 page here.
Thanks to Matt Hughes for the clip.
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Hi Everybody.
It’s Bill here. First off, I want to thank you all for the support you’ve given me throughout the years. I love to play– whether it’s playing drums in Black Sabbath, making music with my own band or working with other musicians, period. Being able to do what I love for my whole life, pretty much, has been an honour and privilege.
When I started playing in Sabbath, there was an energy of truth about us. We believed in what we were saying, the music we were making and the lives we were living. As time has moved on, I’ve nurtured and tried to save a lot of what I learnt playing in Sabbath. During the more recent years at the Ozzfest concerts, I’ve found myself immersed in the musical rewards of playing in such a unique and devastatingly, powerfully effective Metal band. Sabbath have been, and are, my greatest teachers, and I am forever grateful for the musical journey so far.
Today, I love what’s happening in music. I’ve been given the rare opportunity to play bands I like – Classic and newer Metal – on our Rock 50 radio show. These bands energize me.
I am humbled to know many of you. Music lives and brings and maintains life. Music has always brought me through.
Stay strong, safe and live. Enjoy the site.
Long Live Metal.
--Bill Ward
April 9th, 2010 on 8:59 am
You’re looking well Bill, good to see.
April 11th, 2010 on 10:20 am
COOL !, Mike your the best for having Bill there !!
I’m just waiting for when he gets his own spot there to hear his show weekly 🙂 , I’m probably just a DREAMER but I can daydream The ME
NTAL WARD SHOW !!. good to see ya Bill !April 11th, 2010 on 5:03 pm
Hello Bill, I’m big fan of Your music, and Your drumming. I can’t wait when Beyond Aston and other stuff You’re working on will be released! I discovered Judas Priest year ago, and somehow their music became close to me in simillar way Sabbath music always was. It’s nice to know You feel the same 🙂 Best wishes! ~T.
April 12th, 2010 on 10:50 am
Bill is God!!!
Salutes from Brasil, sir!!!!
I’m waiting for your next solo album!!!
April 13th, 2010 on 4:58 pm
Hi Bill just been listening to it’s alright off the Technical ecstacy album. Your a canny chanter. Brought back loads of memories. Hope your doing well. 32 years on and I’m still listening to you guys doin your thing. keep well
Best regards Deano
April 15th, 2010 on 2:33 am
Hey when I here Bill I wonder what others saw in other drummers Bill makes heavy metal swing like Miles made jazz rock!
April 15th, 2010 on 2:39 am
With out a doubt the most underrated rock drummer of all time. E-mail me anytime with Sabbath news.
April 16th, 2010 on 8:41 am
Hi Bill, we’re waiting for the new music! Thanks!
February 9th, 2012 on 3:42 am
Hi Bill. I’ve a fan of your powerful and creative drumming for a long time.
Sabbath is why I began to play my instrument (I don’t know if I should thank you or hate you!)
All kidding aside, I’m proud that you’ve decided to walk away from a belittling contract.
People like those (or should I say ‘her’or ‘she’) who offered you this deal are the reason that things are so wrong in music and the rest of the world.
Right now people in Syria are being shot and blown up by the thousands for standing up to tyranny.
By your actions you’ve proven that the spirit of Black Sabbath is in you. The songs of BS were always energizers for me and millions of other’s who never flinched in the face of lies and tyranny.
I hope that the people who today are fighting for their personal liberties have a chance to be inspired by Sabbath and the example you are making.
Regards and all the best.