Thanks
THANKS
I want to thank those who have been in a constant state of not knowing and a constant state of preparation, stand down, preparation, stand down again. I want to thank all the men and women who have held fast with determination and loving care to try to make the Sabbath thing happen.
- To Bird, you are a triumph and no one can rob you.
- To Aeron, my brave son. Thank you.
- To Nigel, Sheana, and Ezra, you have been courageous, patient and caring, thank you.
- To Emily, a Phoenix will rise from this and birds will sing again.
- To my brother, James, we tried.
- To my mother-in-law, from the land of enchantment, your love shines brightly.
- To my U.K. loved ones, your love and support has been most welcome. I know we’re all hurt and disappointed, I love you all.
- To Mike, maybe it’s time to walk in the sun. Thank you.
- To Liese, a grateful heart, my companion, our ambassador. Thank you.
- To Walter, brilliance, motion, the very best. Thank you.
- To Jones, nothing new, we’ll survive it as we always have again and again.
- To Gary, if only these dealings had been matters of the heart-to-heart.
- To Joe, unconditional love and support for all things Sabbath. Thank you.
- To Chris, my companion, who wanted nothing more than the band to play.
- To Heather, for caring and becoming.
- To Jean, thank you for all of your love and assistance, behold the LaMoot.
- To Kevin S., thank you, perhaps when we have some quiet time we can talk more of this New York.
- To Kevin K., an embrace to success.
- To Terry, “Billy Silly Sticks”
- To Ozzy, “make us a cup of tea, Oz”
- To Tony, “that sounds fucking great”
My appreciation and respect go my endorsers.
- Marco Soccolli – Pro mark / Evans: we tried, your constant love and energy helped pull me through
- Chris Stankee – Sabian Cymbals: thanks for being on point and feeding the beast
- Shirlene Lau – Sabian Cymbals: blessings multiple
- Aaron Vishria – Tama Drums: a brilliant show of support, thank you for being ready
- Mike Nieland – L.P. / Gibraltar: multiple thanks, you bring safety to the fear of fragility
- Tim O’neil – Premier: your presence helped us to come through, thank you.
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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
