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.
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.