Robert Ward (blues musician)

Robert June Ward, Sr.
Born
Robert June Ward

(1938-10-15)October 15, 1938
Luthersville, Georgia, United States
DiedDecember 25, 2008(2008-12-25) (aged 70)
Dry Branch, Georgia, United States
Genres
OccupationsMusician, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1960s–70s, 1990s–2008
LabelsLuPine, Black Top, Delmark

Robert June Ward Sr. (October 15, 1938 – December 25, 2008) was an American blues and soul guitarist. He was known for founding the Ohio Untouchables, the band that later would become the Ohio Players. He played the guitar with a unique tone soaked in vibrato coming from a Magnatone amplifier.

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