The father of two from Los Angeles died on Tuesday. He was best known for being in the rock band The Wallflowers, which was started in 1989 by Bob Dylan’s son Jakob Dylan.
Theodore Ward His sister Hartfiel wrote a lot on Facebook about her late brother, Ward, confirming that he died from complications from diabetes.
“This plane no longer has Michael Ward on it.” A lot of sadness fills my heart to tell you that he died last night from complications from diabetes,” Tracy wrote on April 2.
Yes, it’s clear that we’re all shocked and sad.
“This is all I can handle writing right now.”
“Please tell the people you love just how much they mean to you,” she said.
In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the band told their fans about his death and thanked him for being a “crucial part” of their history.
“With love and gratitude the Wallflowers say farewell to the great and singular Michael Ward,” the post said.
“Michael’s role and talents will forever remain a crucial part of the band’s history.”
From 1995 to 2001, Ward played with the rock band.
“His contributions to music began before his time with the Wallflowers and continued long after his time with the band,” they said.
“Listening to Thin Lizzy on a sad day.” Mike, take a break now.
“Much love to his family and his two children.”
The guitarist who was up for five Grammys and had played with Adam Ant on the Howard Stern radio show was set to play in Las Vegas today.
A post on Instagram said that the lead singer of the alternative rock band School of Fish from the 1990s was going to play at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country this evening.
“Hey friends! Ward wrote in the post, “The All-Stars are coming back to Vegas on April 5 at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country.”
“The rock jams will be played for you all by my great friends and me.” If you’re 18 or older, come party with us!”
One of the other guitarists who was going to perform with Ward joked on the post that he was looking forward to sharing the stage with Ward.
“Yes, I will get to shamefully and awkwardly follow you on stage again.” “Can’t wait,” he wrote.
“Stop putting yourself down. “I will shamelessly and humbly share the stage with you,” Ward replied.
“UNBEARABLE” PAIN: Many people have paid tribute to the guitarist. Stephen Wesley, another musician, said, “RIP, my brother.” It hurts so much in my heart. We will miss you.
“I’m really sorry to hear this. One fan wrote on Facebook, “I was lucky enough to meet him back in 2001.”
“He was really nice.” Over the years, listening to him play has brought me a lot of happiness.
“He will be remembered and will be missed deeply.”
There are many family photos in Ward’s sister’s second post, which has the caption “It hurts so much.”
“Rain after rain of tears, broken up by laughs and smiles at memories like these.” “Sometimes this is too much to bear,” Tracy wrote.
Ward started the band School of Fish, who are famous for their hit single “3 Strange Days.” Bands like Mötley Crüe and Janes Addiction have covered the song many times.
The skilled guitarist later joined The Wallflowers after talking to Dylan about it, and they recorded the album Bringing Down the Horse together.
It was a big hit; more than five million copies were sold, and Ward won a Grammy for “One Headlight” as the Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
He moved on to the Innocent Criminals after his time with The Wallflowers.
Ward had shows in more than 50 countries and kept doing so until he died.
Ward lived in Los Angeles and taught guitar while working as a studio session musician when he wasn’t on tour or performing.