Bill Speaks about “Absence of Corners”
Posted on Aug.14, 2013 under Drum Art
Heavy Metal’s original drummer, Bill Ward talked exclusively to “LA Radio Sessions” about his new art collection “Absence of Corners: A Collection of Rhythm on Canvas”.
In this “special edition” of “LA Radio Sessions”, Ward discusses how the project came about and takes listeners through the creative process that was completed on August 1st with the opening of the collection’s website at http://www.billwarddrumart.com
Listen here: http://laradiosessions.com/?p=287
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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
August 17th, 2013 on 6:26 am
Cool interview. Love it when Bill says that night he was hot playing drums. He must of been on because he is the most humble “rock star” there ever was IMHO. He is out to prove people wrong. Wish it was recorded,damn.