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Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi took to his official website to wish original Sabbath drummer Bill Ward a speedy recovery from the recent surgery Ward underwent after suffering from perforated diverticulitis.

Original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward underwent surgery recently after suffering from perforated diverticulitis.

Listening to the Beatles' 'A Day in the Life' has proved a crucial musical experience for many rock fans, but former Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward might have a story that trumps them all.

Word to the wise: If Ozzy Osbourne tells an interviewer he isn't going to "slag you off" because you're "a very dear friend," you might want to cover your ears for whatever he says next.

Last week, Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward disputed Ozzy Osbourne's claims that Ward's physical problems were the main reason he wasn't part of Sabbath's reunion. Instead, Bill said, there was a contractual dispute. Now Ozzy's firing back, saying not only is Bill unhealthy, he's fat, too.

For original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward, there's a simple explanation as to why he didn't record or tour with his bandmates. "I was offered a contract, and I couldn't sign it," he said in a recent interview. He refutes suggestions that he wasn't physically up to the task.

Tony Iommi was "shocked" that Bill Ward opted out of the Black Sabbath reunion album and tour.

It was a contractual dispute that supposedly kept Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward from joining his mates for their upcoming tour and album, but Ozzy Osbourne says there is another side to the story. The singer questions if Ward was physically up for touring and recording.

When Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward sat out the new album recording, producer Rick Rubin had another suggestion that may have led to an explosive studio.

It's been well documented that original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward wasn't happy with the financial terms offered him for the reunion, and we reported yesterday that the band is making progress on the recording of a new album. So if it's not Ward, who IS the drummer...