Bill Ward’s tribute to Ozzy Osbourne this weekend

Ozzy Osbourne He left us on July 22, at the age of 76. The loss impacted the world of music in such a way that the legendary singer of Black Sabbath continues to receive honors.

One of them will come from none other than Bill Ward, original drummer of the aforementioned band and Ozzy’s partner for years. Now retired from music, Ward will resume his radio program on 99.1KLBP-FM, in Long Beach, United States, and will only play Sabbath songs as a tribute to their former colleague.

It will be this Sunday, 19at 10 am local time (2pm Brasília time). A statement informs that the public will also be able to follow the broadcast online, through the KLBP app and the KLBP.org website. There are reruns scheduled for the 20th, 26th and 27th of October, at 8pm, 2pm and 8pm respectively, all Brasília time.

Ward’s longtime radio producer, Mike Stark, will host the show alongside the musician.

Bill Ward talks about paying homage to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath

In a promotional video transcribed by Rolling Stone BrazilBill Ward reveals that he has no problem listening to Black Sabbath songs again.

“Going back to the memories of the songs enhances them. They’re all really good memories. There’s nothing bad that comes from listening to these old songs.”

Normally, he doesn’t try to listen to records so deliberately. Sometimes he wants to listen to a specific song — and he is automatically taken to other tracks.

“If I want to listen to ‘Iron Man’ again, I go to the original version, or the live versions. And then I go back to other favorite songs if I remember them at that moment.”

Finally, he reflected:

“I’m going to play some specific songs in light of Ozzy’s death. I’m reminded of the recording sessions, what we were doing at the time, Ozzy’s performances. It’s a trip down memory lane, a little selfish, I admit.”

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