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Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward says he’s mostly using a wheelchair in public, about 18 months after Ozzy Osbourne’s death, but he can still walk short distances and intends to keep drumming, stressing he’s not retiring and inviting fans to say hello.
Bill Ward, Black Sabbath’s original drummer, posted on Facebook that he now uses a wheelchair in airports and at public events but says he’s still a drummer with no plans to retire, insisting he can still play at 78; Sabbath eventually retired in 2025 after a farewell show.
Bill Ward, 78, says he’s not ill or retiring despite using a wheelchair—began about 18 months ago and can’t walk far, but can still play drums and will keep rocking; he posted he’ll stay active and recently joined the original Sabbath lineup for a 2025 farewell performance.
Black Sabbath has officially retired, but its members have varied plans: Ozzy Osbourne is focusing on recording and writing his autobiography; Tony Iommi is working on a new solo album; Geezer Butler continues to write music for personal enjoyment; and Bill Ward has nearly finished two unreleased albums, aiming to release them soon.
Tony Iommi humorously compared bandmate Bill Ward to Gollum during a concert, highlighting Ward's habit of taking his shirt off, and discussed the band's shortened setlist due to scheduling and curfew constraints.
Black Sabbath shared a rehearsal photo with Bill Ward for their upcoming farewell reunion concert, 'Back to the Beginning,' set for July 5 in Birmingham, England, featuring numerous legendary bands and a livestream option for fans worldwide.