f music was a
meal, Bill Ward would be a banquet. With a personal background as
diverse as the number of instruments he plays, Bill is a marathon man of music. A
native of the baked concrete hills of Miami, Bill has been a private detective and an
analyst for the oil industry, among other vocations. However, throughout all of his
endeavors, music has been the driving force in his life.
Starting with the piano, guitar and ukulele at the age of five, he expanded his base to
over 30 instruments by the time he was in college. While his music developed, so did his
fascination for language. His first song was written at the age of ten, and by the time he
was fifteen, he had several compositions under his musical belt. Bill continued to write
and sing throughout high school, but it wasn't until college that his songwriting became a
realistic career choice. He gained recognition in 1975, at the prestigious American
Song Festival, with an Honorable Mention. In 1978, his song "Something for
the Children" was selected as the theme for the March of Dimes.
Now, a popular entertainer and prolific songwriter, Bill has penned over 300
compositions, ranging from folk to jazz, country to classical, and rock to reggae. Bill's
1991 album, 'William is our Name is still enjoying airplay in the U.S.,
Russia, Ireland, The Netherlands, Canada, and on Willie Nelson & friends OUTLAW FOR
PEACE show airing worldwide on 'RADIO FOR PEACE INTERNATIONAL. His songs have been
recorded by a host of artists as well as being picked up by Warner-Chappel Music and Phil
Collins Hit and Run Music
Although Bill draws inspiration from many styles of music, he is a folk
singer/songwriter in the truest sense of the term. His songs illustrate the plight of
common folk from every walk of life, whether it's the unending struggles of the American
Indian or the unfortunate reality of the drug pusher on your local street corner, his
music conveys a message. Like a painter with a brush and canvas, he portrays vivid,
haunting pictures of our lives, past, present and future. As you close your eyes and
listen, you can feel the Texas Hill Country wind on your face and recall fond childhood
dreams of growing up to be a cowboy, Whether its a slow waltz or a driving rock song, Bill
captures the hearts and minds of his listeners time and time again with his dynamic stage
presence, gripping prose and unforgettable melodies.
Bill's songs are intelligent,, down to earth portraits that capture the very soul of
his audience. Each picture he paints is an insight into life, born from his diverse
background and keen eye for the triumphs and tragedies that are so much a part of our
everyday lives.
Yes, if music was a meal, Bill Ward would be a banquet. Welcome to the feast!
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