Dennis Ward (musician)

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Dennis Ward
Born (1967-11-22) November 22, 1967 (age 56)
Texas, United States
Genres Hard rock, AOR, heavy metal, power metal, symphonic metal, progressive metal, symphonic rock, progressive rock
Occupation(s)Musician, record producer
Instrument(s)Bass guitar, keyboards
Years active1986–present
Member of Magnum
Formerly of Pink Cream 69, Unisonic
Website dennisward.de

Dennis Ward is an American bass player and music producer. He is known for his various works as a producer for heavy metal and hard rock bands in Europe, as well as for being the bassist and founder of the bands Pink Cream 69 and Unisonic.

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Biography

After leaving Unisonic in 2017, Ward joined the band Panorama. [1] The same year he also joined Firewind and former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Gus G to produce his solo album Fearless and be part of his supporting band as the bass player and vocalist. [2]

In June 2019 Ward was announced as the new bassist of classic British hardrock band Magnum. [3]

Discography

with Pink Cream 69

with D.C. Cooper

with Missa Mercuria

with Place Vendome

with Magnum

with Khymera

with Sunstorm

with Bob Catley

with Unisonic

with Panorama

with Gus G

As a guest

with Tribuzy

with Bassinvaders

with Beverly Killz

with Alekseevskaya Ploshchad

with Kiko Loureiro

with Edu Falaschi

with Angra

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References

  1. "Panorama Signs with ROAR! Records | ROCKNGROWL". October 13, 2017.
  2. "GUS G. to release new album 'Fearless' on April 20th!". February 21, 2018.
  3. Alan Barrow Youtube channel
  4. "Алексеевская площадь [Hard'n'Heavy, Самара]".