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BLACK SABBATH will reunite for the first time since 2001 for Ozzfest
2004, which begins July 10 in Hartford, Conn., a spokeswoman for the
annual road show told Reuters on Tuesday (May 18).

Ozzfest co-founder and headliner Ozzy Osbourne will be joined by
guitarist Tony Iommi and bass player Geezer Butler. But original
drummer Bill Ward will be replaced by Mike Bordin, who backs Osbourne
in his solo band.

peter alerich

What's the scoop on Bill Ward?

Peter

email - alerichatbellsouthdotnet

srbundy

Go to http://www.Blabbermouth.com for Bill Ward's offocial statement. It ain't
good.

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from http://www.billward.com/news.html

"Dear Sabbath People,

This morning I received the very sad news that Mike Bordin is to play
drums with Black Sabbath on Ozzfest '04. Black Sabbath is, and always
will be an important priority in my life. I support Geezer's, Tony's
and Ozzy's decisions to move ahead into Ozzfest '04 without me. I can
appreciate they may not be overjoyed with the decision, and I'd really
like to be with them. Nothing would please me more than to be a part
of the show.

Last week I did receive a proposal, which allowed no room for
negotiation. It was a cul-de-sac proposal in my opinion, where the
only answer was yes or no. I was asked to respond by Friday, May 14th.
I wrote a brief letter of decline on Thursday, May 13th. I answered
directly at the proposal, and left out any personal comments, other
than I was sad to have to decline. What I did not put in my response
was this:

I'm willing to be flexible

I'm willing to compromise

I'm willing to negotiate

I'm willing to play.

I understand and believe in a united front when it comes to Sabbath. I
can appreciate the fallout from such a decision will upset some
people, and I am so sorry. I'm more than willing to support Ozzfest in
any way I can. I've walked down this street before when Sabbath did
the first reunion without me and had Mike Bordin play instead. I want
you to know, I'm not being the bad guy here. I'm not trying to hold
anyone to ransom. And I'm not trying to reverse my decision to decline
in hope of a positive managerial response to this letter. I'm ready,
willing and able to rock. There are some details on the proposal that
don't work for me. I guess it's a case of the importance of things on
both sides and I think that's all I can say for now."

--Bill Ward

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kvn

skriha2000

that's a shame....
Take Care,
Sharon

perkuna$

I think you meane:
http://www.roadrun.com/blabbermouth.net/

Drummer Bill Ward will be rejoining his BLACK SABBATH bandmates at this
year's Ozzfest after all. The following is Bill's official statement on the
matter, as posted on his official web site:

"Dear SABBATH People,

"I have communicated to Sharon [Osbourne] that I will accept the proposal of
5/11/04 regarding me playing Ozzfest, and today I received a very positive
response from her. At this time, I am taking this response as a move
forward. This announcement is for the benefit of all those who these past
few days have been so outspoken favouring and supporting me as a member of
SABBATH. I personally thank all of you. To All SABBATH People On Earth -
Rock & Shine."

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good news


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