Jim Ward (musician)

Jim Ward (born September 21, 1976 in El Paso, TX) is probably best known as co-founder of the seminal post-hardcore band At the Drive-In.

Related Topics:
September 21 - 1976 - El Paso - TX - Post-hardcore - At the Drive-In

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While in the band, Ward mostly played guitar and sang backup vocals. He was also responsible for the piano and keyboard playing featured on some songs.

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When At the Drive-In parted ways (due to creative differences) Jim Ward recruited most of the At the Drive-In members (apart from Omar and Cedric), added bassist Matt Miller, and formed the band Sparta. He uses primarily Gibson guitars and Park amplifiers.

Related Topics:
Omar - Cedric - Sparta - Gibson

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After the release of an EP, Austere, and their first album, Wiretap Scars, Ward was on the way back to the top until the tragic loss of his cousin, Jeremy Ward, who was also "sound manipulator" for Omar and Cedric's band, The Mars Volta

Related Topics:
Austere - Wiretap Scars - Jeremy Ward - The Mars Volta

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Ward finally overcame this personal loss and used it as fuel for Sparta's second album, Porcelain.

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