Soulfreak Posted December 26, 2008 Posted December 26, 2008 Just heard that Robert Ward died on Christmas day. Great guitarist with that distinctive sound from his magnatone amp (played behind vocal group the Falcons including their first hit 'I Found A Love' with Wilson Pickett on Vocals). A fine vocalist himself, he released some great deep sides in the early 60's (My Love Is Strictly Reserved For You /Your Love Is Amazing) and of course his Northern sides 'I Will Fear No Evil' & 'Im Gonna Cry A River'. Robert's comeback CD on the Black Top / Silvertone label 'Fear No Evil' in 1991 was a revelation, and more CD's followed. I caught a few times live and he was a terrific & warm hearted entertainer. Unfortunately Robert has been very sick for quite some time, unable to sing or play guitar. Martin.
Rob Wigley Posted December 27, 2008 Posted December 27, 2008 How spooky is this, just returned from a Xmas break, put the computer on to get my e-mails and PMs and saw this very sad news about Robert Ward. I have a small pile of records on my desk which I'd been playing before going away-- Top record on the pile--Robert Ward "I will fear no evil" Groove City. Very sad news indeed RIP Rob & Karen
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