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Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward reveals he is mostly confined to a wheelchair

Irish News

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July 9, 2026

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Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward reveals he is mostly confined to a wheelchair

He insisted that his latest health update does not mean he is ‘in retirement or ill or giving up’.

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The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jun 27, 2026

The Playlist: Common on Uplifting Music and Crafting “Vision” for ESPN’s Stuart Scott Doc

The actor and rapper shares what songs he listens to brighten his day in this episode of The Playlist.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jun 29, 2026

Star-maker Clive Davis honored at funeral that draws Bruce Springsteen, Dionne Warwick and others

Kenny G played a mournful sax solo to kick off the funeral for music legend Clive Davis.

The Standard

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· Jun 25, 2026

The Rolling Stones release song with Robert Smith and video with Anya Taylor-Joy

Both songs feature an appearance from former Spencer Davis Group and Traffic musician Steve Winwood on keys.

Associated Press

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· Jun 29, 2026

Stars leave Clive Davis' funeral

Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Usher and Alicia Keys were amongst the celebrities attending Clive Davis' funeral. The music mogul died last week at age 94. #CliveDavis #StevieWonder #BruceSpringsteen #Usher #AliciaKeys

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 22, 2026

Clive Davis, music mogul behind Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies aged 94

Clive Davis, one of the most influential music executives in the history of rock and pop, has died at the age of 94.

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 22, 2026

Clive Davis, towering music executive who reshaped American sound, dies at 94

Clive Davis, a former corporate lawyer who became one of the most influential figures in American rock and pop music as he fostered the careers of Bob Dylan, Whitney Houston, Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, Bruce Springsteen and other stars, died on Monday at the age of 94, The New York Times reported, citing his family. Davis, who was known as “the man with the golden ear” for his ability to identify potential hit songs, died at his home in Manhattan, the daily reported, having recently been...

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Related coverage for "Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward reveals he is mostly confined to a wheelchair": The Hollywood Reporter — The Playlist: Common on Uplifting Music and Crafting “Vision” for ESPN’s Stuart Scott Doc. KSAT San Antonio — Star-maker Clive Davis honored at funeral that draws Bruce Springsteen, Dionne Warwick and others. The Standard — The Rolling Stones release song with Robert Smith and video with Anya Taylor-Joy. Associated Press — Stars leave Clive Davis' funeral. MyJoyOnline — Clive Davis, music mogul behind Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies aged 94. South China Morning Post — Clive Davis, towering music executive who reshaped American sound, dies at 94