Alvin Lee
Posted on Mar.06, 2012 under Bill Ward
Thank you, Alvin for all that you were. For all that you gave. You were one of a kind. Your music rocked with passion, force, excitement; brave in risk, bringing this listener to the point of “wowism”. In short, thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Our condolences go to Alvin’s family. Heartfelt sympathy at this time of loss.
– Bill Ward and family
NOTE: This was originally posted on March 6, 2013 @ 15:26 PST.
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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
March 6th, 2013 on 5:11 pm
He was a masterful guitarist. Like in your drumming Bill, there were the threads of jazz and swing that brought new dimensions… plus a whole bunch of kick-ass! R.I.P. Alvin!
March 6th, 2013 on 7:58 pm
Rock in Peace!
March 7th, 2013 on 6:11 am
Great post… loved Alvin. Always had character and a genuine stage presence that commanded attention. Condolences to the family.
March 7th, 2013 on 9:14 am
he truly was a rock icon, i grew up listening to him and all you guys too, i’m shocked he’s gone but he’ll never be forgotten, i echo what Bill said, … Thank You.
March 7th, 2013 on 10:37 am
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March 9th, 2013 on 5:52 am
A sad loss for music, well put Bill.
“I’m going home…by helicopter!”