Industry Jul 9, 2026
Black Sabbath Drummer Bill Ward Uses Wheelchair, Cites Transparency
He wrote that because secrets "can be dangerous to our health, I’m letting transparency prevail."
Originally published by
Billboard
Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward shared that he now uses a wheelchair, though he stated he can still play music effectively at age 78. Ward explained his decision to disclose this information, stating that keeping secrets can be detrimental to one's health and that he believes in the value of transparency. Originally reported by Billboard.