Bill Ward drumming style | Black Sabbath

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  • Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
  • CobbTV Studios presents a breakdown on the drum stylings of Bill Ward from Black Sabbath featuring examples from the songs The Wizard, Fairies Wear Boots, Children of the Grave, Paranoid, WASP / Behind the Wall of Sleep, Hand of Doom, Sweet Leaf & War Pigs.
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    INDEX
    The Wizard [00:00]
    Influences [00:35]
    Fairies Wear Boots [01:17]
    Children of the Grave [01:42]
    Paranoid [03:14]
    WASP [04:16]
    Hand of Doom [04:52]
    Sweet Leaf [06:11]
    War Pig [06:36]
    Outro [08:04]
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 113

  • @cobb_thedrummer
    @cobb_thedrummer  Рік тому +29

    Favorite Black Sabbath song or Bill Ward drum beat?

    • @billyjleva
      @billyjleva Рік тому +11

      A National Acrobat. Super funky!!!

    • @ndrmartin2416
      @ndrmartin2416 Рік тому +5

      I don’t know if I can say I have a favorite, but one of my favorite memories was hearing Snowblind as a kid while listening through my dads cassette collection. I was just gifted an absolute trash used drum set because my dad said I had to prove myself to earn a good kit. Something about that ‘just behind the beat’ chill front half transitioning into almost non-stop bass drum playing has me listening to it on repeat in middle school during class so I could learn it haha. I earned me a new kit after a year of practicing to Black Sabbath, Nirvana, Allman Brothers cassettes, and Snowblind kicked off the fever.

    • @MrJexx1972
      @MrJexx1972 Рік тому +8

      Air Dance from Never say die !

    • @jaimelaverc2475
      @jaimelaverc2475 Рік тому +4

      Supernaut is deffinitely in my top 3.

    • @BigMuff75
      @BigMuff75 Рік тому +5

      Under The Sun.

  • @aszazaferiana
    @aszazaferiana Рік тому +42

    Bill is the coolest jazz drummer in metal

  • @sexualburgerking
    @sexualburgerking Рік тому +51

    War Pigs is such a masterpiece in so many ways.

  • @kbg123
    @kbg123 Рік тому +65

    Wheels of Confusion is a perfect prime example of Bill Ward propelling the song forward by riding the backbeat; like a log-running lumberjack. His playing sounds drunk and stoney until he expertly hits those fills and tempo changes; showing that he's been in total control the entire time.

    • @joemomma3988
      @joemomma3988 Рік тому +11

      Bill is so underrated and over looked. The first album man it’s just a drum clinic. Neil Peart is an entirely different animal but it’s always about Bonzo enough said. But Bill Ward is my favorite. Add Geezer’s bass now you gotta pocket wooooo boy.

  • @J-Loe
    @J-Loe 2 місяці тому +5

    Bill Ward will never get enough recognition as far as I can see.

  • @iaincolwell9460
    @iaincolwell9460 5 місяців тому +5

    Hand of Doom... drums always blow me away

  • @duke_of_haze
    @duke_of_haze Рік тому +29

    Choosing just one song is tough. These dudes have been a big part of my life, musically. Spiral Architect is definitely one of them.

    • @brothermaynardsbrother
      @brothermaynardsbrother Рік тому +3

      An inspired choice. An exceptional tune and quite unique given the orchestration. Love the Geezerific fade-out.
      Over the past week, “Hole in the Sky” and “ Killing Yourself to Live” have dominated my consciousness.
      Qapla’!

  • @vincentveasey9389
    @vincentveasey9389 6 місяців тому +2

    That’s how part of the song Bill is. You can hear the whole song in your head hearing this without any other instruments required. My favourite drummer.

  • @keithcopestick7243
    @keithcopestick7243 Рік тому +12

    I think my favorite drum performance from Bill Ward is on Symptom of the Universe, he has some ridiculous fills in that song and overall that is certainly one of Sabbath's best songs. So many though, Bill is one of my biggest influences, Black Sabbath in general.

    • @Rockandrollgeerage
      @Rockandrollgeerage 5 місяців тому +1

      I agree, my favorite Black Sabbath song. Best Heavy Metal song of all time ending with a Reggae grove

  • @stephenmaterna8542
    @stephenmaterna8542 Рік тому +5

    Love how you actually played the songs correctly I see so many people miss the swing at the beginning of war pigs

  • @Emlizardo
    @Emlizardo Рік тому +4

    Cobb TV is one of the most educational channels around

  • @juancarlosochoacardenas1108
    @juancarlosochoacardenas1108 Місяць тому +1

    I love B Ward since I met BS in 1978, today after listening lots of bands and drummers I still Consider Ward as one of the biggest drummer in rock history. He creates an style.

  • @zappalniczka6306
    @zappalniczka6306 Рік тому +7

    " Never say die " my faworite album where Bill also performs great vocal lines.

  • @monteself6826
    @monteself6826 Місяць тому +1

    76 years old today... knocking on wood ... ALL four founding members still Alive, God has been Great to these men. Sabotage is my favorite Musically Master of Reality Vocally they are all a close 1st to second favorites in some fashion, in my profile pic here he is standing next to me, when he was doing his Rock 50 Shows in San Pedro Port's 'O Call. Truly a very nice guy.

  • @lewkawn.6669
    @lewkawn.6669 Рік тому +3

    I love Planet Caravan

  • @twtobin941
    @twtobin941 10 місяців тому +8

    Thanks for recognizing the genius, talent, and influence of Bill Ward. And great job reproducing those parts!

  • @supermattt18
    @supermattt18 5 місяців тому +2

    I'm not a drummer (I've tried) but I always seem to end up back on your videos. I make midi drum tracks when writing songs on guitar/bass and it's easy to make it too straightforward when working on a grid. Bill Ward is one of my favorite musicians and I'm glad somebody takes the time to explain what makes his drumming so unique and inspired in the same breath

  • @carlosnovaes6993
    @carlosnovaes6993 Рік тому +4

    Great Homage to Great Bill Ward!!

  • @ErbriosOficial
    @ErbriosOficial Рік тому +4

    favorite teacher by now

  • @tomfisher2103
    @tomfisher2103 5 місяців тому +2

    Hard to pick just one of Bill's songs. Drums on Symptom of the Universe just incredible, The Wizard, along with all the ones mentioned here.

  • @eliotartigue6705
    @eliotartigue6705 9 місяців тому +2

    Highly underrated. It’s so unfortunate he never played more with them even the reunion

  • @customedge1
    @customedge1 5 місяців тому +1

    dude, and I don't use dude often, but man, dude, you nailed those parts and great learning for people. Ward was such a huge part of the Sabbath sound

  • @dean9498
    @dean9498 Рік тому +4

    Sabotage is probably my favorite album. If you know the Black Sabbath story? Then you know this was written when they were in litigation with Patrick Meehan.

    • @dean9498
      @dean9498 Рік тому

      Its a facinating and tragic story.
      ua-cam.com/video/CH8c4TKrIOo/v-deo.html

  • @MikaDamaged
    @MikaDamaged Рік тому +7

    Love his drumming style, specially in the Self Titled album.

  • @slicgreendueler4884
    @slicgreendueler4884 3 місяці тому +1

    This is an amazing breakdown of Ward’s style! Thank you! Great job

  • @jakubsevcik1392
    @jakubsevcik1392 Рік тому +2

    Under the Sun, such a cool beat in the verse

  • @bangjimbelitong2849
    @bangjimbelitong2849 10 місяців тому +1

    band that gave birth to many musical genres

  • @victorglaviano
    @victorglaviano Рік тому +1

    Fairy's Wear Boots, Wicked World, on and on

  • @cywil6919
    @cywil6919 Рік тому +3

    Epic Bill Ward moments are Sleeping village guitar solo and rat salad as a whole, but all of his work with Sabbath is great.

  • @barronkoll6436
    @barronkoll6436 Рік тому +6

    Love the vid! When I got my first practice kit my older brothers immediately said I should learn this song Rat Salad, shit blew my mind-hole AND got me hella more into Black Sabbath

  • @bernieconatser1028
    @bernieconatser1028 Рік тому +10

    Absolutely love your videos. So great that you have such eclectic taste and showcase different drummers. It just shows that great drumming transcends musical genres. Keep up the great work!

  • @artmartin9691
    @artmartin9691 10 місяців тому +2

    So awesome and cool to hear these patterns isolated without the band…really gives an interesting perspective of just how crucial those grooves are.

  • @guzgrant
    @guzgrant Рік тому +2

    Could watch and listen to you drum all day .

  • @Daniel-hn7nd
    @Daniel-hn7nd Рік тому +4

    Thanks for the video. Bill Ward is a favorite of mine.

  • @shakeyourguitartutorials
    @shakeyourguitartutorials Рік тому +3

    Bill Ward , yep a great drummer !! and Sabbath ...That's away cool episode Cobb , and awsome drumming of course !! Hey Ginger Baker was da man for sure !!! And yes war Pig War has it all !! And Paranoid !! well all a very good video mate !!!

  • @jasonbeebe2128
    @jasonbeebe2128 6 місяців тому

    I keep coming back to this vid. Love your playing!

  • @visbellum
    @visbellum 9 місяців тому +3

    Excellent!!

  • @skeletonmodel
    @skeletonmodel Рік тому +1

    Love this!

  • @dmjhotense
    @dmjhotense Рік тому +3

    Great video! Love Fairies wear boots! Also Rat Salad and of course Solo jam section of Iron Man! Entire Heaven and Hell record, cool groovin album!

  • @musicmanxii
    @musicmanxii Рік тому +3

    I love your content man. Coolest drum channel on UA-cam fer sure

  • @jesusbencomo3495
    @jesusbencomo3495 5 місяців тому +1

    All of your demonstrations are Excellent !!

  • @brokebrainstudios
    @brokebrainstudios 10 місяців тому +1

    Awesome video. Thanks for posting!

  • @victorglaviano
    @victorglaviano Рік тому

    One of the best drummers.. IDGAS who disagrees!

  • @kevinpatrick8788
    @kevinpatrick8788 8 місяців тому

    Supernaut from Volume 4 and Dirty Women from Technical Ecstacy are 2 of my favorite Bill Ward drumming materpieces .

  • @connerlewis5420
    @connerlewis5420 Рік тому +2

    You nailed it man!

  • @tylerthompson1842
    @tylerthompson1842 Рік тому +1

    Yeah the fills on War Pigs👌
    I always loved the groove on Tomorrows Dreams

  • @thebigwisconsin
    @thebigwisconsin Рік тому +3

    This is truly epic musical content

  • @drewziraldo5407
    @drewziraldo5407 Рік тому +1

    Great overview and examples Cobb

  • @jaimelaverc2475
    @jaimelaverc2475 Рік тому +1

    Bill was very creative. Thanks for this video.

  • @lefty36
    @lefty36 Рік тому +1

    dude thank you for the first song mention being fairies wear boots. such an extremely underrated song in the world of youtube drumming, not sure why its definitely the most interesting, heavy, and groovy songs by sabbath in my opinion

  • @BDaley20
    @BDaley20 8 місяців тому

    The Wizard is bad ass!

  • @riggenbullard4657
    @riggenbullard4657 10 місяців тому +1

    I enjoy your drumming. So many people put up junk but you know your stuff.

  • @NicolasPicklelas
    @NicolasPicklelas Рік тому +1

    Awesome

  • @keithfolwell8693
    @keithfolwell8693 9 місяців тому

    Great brake down

  • @MasterSumai
    @MasterSumai 7 місяців тому +1

    ALL OZZY era Sabbath is my favorites ! Bill always said he plays orchestrationally, he really never keeps time. He reacts to how hard Tony & Geezer are playing .
    Exellent video you made here ! I did not hear that one influence of Bill's that you mentioned in your video. Could you tell me who it was ? I know Gene Kupa was one of Bill's big influences as well . Bill is my number 1 drummer in the world . Mike Bordin is my 2nd favorite .

  • @TusharRoy01
    @TusharRoy01 Рік тому

    Commenting for the algorithm ✊🏾

  • @camronbay1
    @camronbay1 6 місяців тому

    Excellent work man Bill Ward is tough as nails on the drums.

  • @jackthomson5047
    @jackthomson5047 Рік тому +1

    The greatest

  • @pbrecipe2443
    @pbrecipe2443 5 місяців тому

    thank you for helping me realize i am a talentless hack at drums

  • @brianjezuit4085
    @brianjezuit4085 Рік тому +5

    You know, you're very concise and entertaining when analyZing drummerZ! This iZ why I now look for your videos when I see that you're going to break down a drummerZ style. You're fun to watch, you keep my interest, and you are an excellent player! ThatZ the most important part of it, right? But seriously, please keep them coming! And if itZ cool, I have a suggestion... the style and analysis of Fergal Lawler from The Cranberries!!! 👍🥁🥁

    • @wev7196
      @wev7196 Рік тому +2

      whats with the zs man

    • @king0elizabeth
      @king0elizabeth 11 місяців тому

      Don’t you mean The CranberrieZ?

  • @dewayne3615
    @dewayne3615 Рік тому +1

    🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @Pissedman
    @Pissedman 6 місяців тому

    Fair enuff

  • @peleliuvet
    @peleliuvet 10 місяців тому

    Hi Cobb - To begin, sorry for the length here, but your video is fantastic! In my early 20's, I latched onto the early Black Sabbath albums. Was always struck by the purity of their I love your breaking down of these songs. I'm only at the 5:24 mark (post Hand of Doom) and had to stop to say how much I've enjoyed hearing your background/history, and commentary of Ward's style. Last night, I watched the beginning of this video, and when you mentioned "Bernard Purdie" as his "funk" drumming influence, I was like.. who?? (yeah, not much who's who knowledge around famous drummers). Dug around a bit and found his "shuffle" explanation video that he did for Drumeo. I had the biggest smile on my face after watching that video! Thanks for the snippet of history regarding his influences, as that just opened up my mind further. I've always been drawn to MIke Clark's (Headhunters/Herbie Hancock) style, and after watching the Purdie video, thought he HAS to had also been influenced by him as well. Ok, now back to your video!

  • @DeadnWoon
    @DeadnWoon 3 дні тому

    I suggest Martin Smith/Malcolm Mortimore/John Weathers from Gentle Giant for your future episodes.

  • @phil2756
    @phil2756 Рік тому +2

    I think you're the only person I've seen play the hi-hat part on War Pigs "right" (like Bill does anyway) lol

  • @sabbaholic4ever58
    @sabbaholic4ever58 Рік тому +1

    Great job🤘🤘 Shared your video with my drummer he needs alittle more swing. This video is perfect for him. After and Forever is one of Wards classic beats.

  • @CHRISMED2
    @CHRISMED2 6 місяців тому

    Wow man, you good

  • @patrickshannon4516
    @patrickshannon4516 8 місяців тому

    Ferries wear boots is a very hard song to play on guitar I've never heard anyone play it like Tony did. Hey good job on the drums man that's not easy stuff to play and you did it well.

  • @TheTayedrums
    @TheTayedrums 2 місяці тому

    cool stuff young man....keep pushing..''hole in the sky'' i thinking i=he is using a dbl bass feel...great song..

  • @bourgkul
    @bourgkul 10 місяців тому

    Ward is the Wizard!

  • @TurtleBlues
    @TurtleBlues Рік тому +1

    It’s tough to pick a favorite but I have fond memories of listening to the Paranoid album with my dad. Love watching you play Hand of Doom though 😉

  • @AndreSP89
    @AndreSP89 10 місяців тому

    Hey man you're really good at breaking down Sabbath drum beats, think you can do the Sleeping Village solo, that's really Jazz..

  • @MichaelJames-mg3xx
    @MichaelJames-mg3xx Рік тому +1

    My guy, do Jaki Liebezeit next or Klaus Weiss next. Get foreign with it. Love the drumming❤

    • @emmamatsuda
      @emmamatsuda Рік тому +1

      i actually second Jaki Liebezeit video, I would love to see a vid on his drumming style as he's such a genius

  • @presman2760
    @presman2760 10 місяців тому

    Your super cool and this videos super cool, I’m new to drumming and wanted to know why you hold your stick backwards?

  • @markbahouth9500
    @markbahouth9500 Рік тому +1

    paranoia . best Sabbath tune and Wards best drum grove. there video of paranoia also highlighted ozzys great hair and doo

  • @vegaspowerlifting
    @vegaspowerlifting 4 місяці тому

    Bill ward didn’t play on heaven and hell that was Vinnie Appice. Another underrated drummer. You should look into his stuff. When he played with Sabbath and Dio (Rip Ronnie, we miss you).

    • @jacobnacho
      @jacobnacho 4 місяці тому +3

      Bill Ward is the drummer on Heaven & Hell. Look up the album credits. I think he just quit the band during the tour for that album but he’s definitely on the record 👍

    • @z-z-z-z
      @z-z-z-z 27 днів тому

      V. Appice was the drummer on "Mob Rules," which followed "Heaven and Hell." B. Ward is my favorite drummer, but V. Appice was outstanding on "Mob Rules," which i like a little better than "Heaven and Hell." Both albums are 10/10...

  • @mcguirem
    @mcguirem 7 місяців тому

    I really wish you talked about symptom of the universe

  • @omarcapaso7156
    @omarcapaso7156 Рік тому

    What drum kit do you have ? I like the sound

  • @freepoohsheisty
    @freepoohsheisty Рік тому +1

    Can you cover Devo I cant get no satisfaction?

  • @robsonothero6882
    @robsonothero6882 8 місяців тому

    ❤🥁Johnny Blade❤🥁

  • @ionlywatch
    @ionlywatch 3 місяці тому

    Thought Bill was playing a violin from the thumbnail.

  • @ahmadsyahmi1461
    @ahmadsyahmi1461 11 місяців тому

    Bro even start singing hand of doom 😂

  • @kevinmcc3147
    @kevinmcc3147 3 місяці тому

    Bill ward style is very much important to sabbath. As keith moon was to the who. Neil peart was to rush. And john Bonham was to led zeppelin.

  • @transamtransam2743
    @transamtransam2743 Рік тому +1

    My favorite Sabbath album is Volume 4 The best song on that one is Wheels of Confusion, That song has a good drum line. Bill Ward was either shit faced drunk or tripping on Acid(On Stage) and Tony is missing his finger tips and Ozzy is just Ozzy. For that reason It can't be replacated or copied, Black Sabbath is one in a Million and theres miles and miles of it an endless supply in there bone yard. Ozzy is God.(((((((((((((((((((((((Trump 2024))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))