The bass drums are not in time with each other, I search for a 1, listen to the hats, no 1 on the hats, listen for 4 beats on a crash ride, I can’t find them, they’re in his head.  I fall back and listen to the entirety of the rhythm, I hear it all, it’s quiet, brilliant, unique, a leap forward, and alluring, what is this, multiple rhythms, endorsing progress, showing what can be brought out of a drum kit, when I thought I understood, he changed everything around, and what I was holding onto, pushed me away and almost demanded I start all over and listen closer this time.

This man I’d never met, this traveler, rule breaker, this man, who showed the very many that change is possible, will live forever, his final punctuation marks leave me listening to the drums of Africa, and I am brought to a place to sit and rest and look at the swollen dark clouds, now opening slightly allowing sun rays to shoot to the ground, something great has happened. Something beautiful has passed.

Thank you, Ginger.

Rest in peace.

Respectfully,
Bill Ward

Sad today that you had to leave us, but you’ll always be with us, forever and ever.
Thank you,
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ward

Last weekend was the third of the three birthday episodes of Rock 50.  They celebrated Bill’s 70th birthday.  If you missed it, you missed an excellent episode.   Before we get to the recap, a short announcement about Rock 50.  There will be no July episode.  The next episode is TBA.  Keep your eyes peeled here, we will announce the next date when we have it.

First is the playlist – direct from the studio and Bill’s staff.  You can download the entire playlist here.  It has an amazing coverage of all kinds of music.  Check it out, you’ll enjoy all of this!

Second is this video – which shows some highlights from the show.

Finally, you can check out the playlist on Spotify if you use it.  We have the playlist available as a playlist from Bill’s Spotify account.  There were two songs that were played that were not on Spotify, and couldn’t be included.  Those two songs are “Jack’s Land” from the first Bill Ward Band album, “Ward One”.   The other song is “The Wall of Death” from Bill’s most recent Bill Ward Band album, “Accountable Beasts”.

Hi Everyone!

Our final birthday show airs on Saturday, June 2, 2018, starting at 11:00 AM Pacific Time. It’ll be a variety of music spanning five decades, maybe more. Songs that I’ve loved all my life, and we’re packing in as much as possible for the third and final 70th Birthday Show. If you like Metal, Blues and all things in between, check us out.

Rock forever and ever and ever.
-Bill

P.S. You can listen with links at http://rock50.billward.com

Last weekend was the May edition of Rock 50.  It was the second of three consecutive shows surrounding Bill’s 70th birthday.  Here are some materials from the show:

First is the playlist – direct from the studio and Bill’s staff.  You can download the entire playlist here.

Second is this video – which shows some highlights from the show.

Finally, you can check out the entire playlist on Spotify if you subscribe to that service.  We have the playlist available as a playlist from Bill’s Spotify account.  Save for one song, which Spotify does not have on their service (that song was “Christploitation” by Fear Factory).

Hi Everyone,

Rock 50 airs on Saturday, May 12, 2018. It’s the second birthday show in a series of three. This show comes after my 70th birthday on 5/5/18. We’re playing across-the-board music – songs that span my lifetime – so you will hear Rock ‘n’ Roll, Pop, Rock, Classic Rock, Metal, and all kinds of things in between: songs that have stayed with me since my childhood. I hope you can check us out.

Rock forever and ever,
Bill

Last weekend was the April edition of Rock 50.  It was the first of three consecutive shows surrounding Bill’s 70th birthday.  Much was discussed and much was played.  If you missed the show, you can check out these materials:

First is the playlist – direct from the studio and Bill’s staff.  You can download the entire playlist here.

Second is this video – which shows some highlights from the show.

Finally, you can check out the entire playlist on Spotify if you subscribe to that service.  We have the playlist available as a playlist from Bill’s Spotify account.  Save for one song, which Spotify does not have on their service (that song was “Christploitation” by Fear Factory).

Hi Everyone,

Rock 50 airs on Saturday, April 14, 2018, 11:00 AM Pacific. This show is the first of three shows, the second show in May and the third show in June, all celebrating my 70th birthday.  We are playing everything from Metal, Classic Rock, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Blues, and some of our favorite songs played over the years at Rock 50.  Check us out if you like it heavy and you love great music.

Stay safe forever and ever.

–Bill

On April 12th, Bill Ward’s “Absence of Corners” Book + Vinyl Set is released. In this new video, Bill discusses writing the poetry featured in the set. Only 200 in the edition with the majority being sold during the pre-release. Sign up at www.billwarddrumart.com/book today for more details and to obtain one of the remaining sets.

7 days away – The Pre-Release of Bill Ward’s upcoming Book + Vinyl Set is March 15th. Get details and Pre-Release access when you sign up at http://www.billwarddrumart.com/book