Michael Ward Guitar Death – Unfortunately, Michael Ward, a well-known guitarist who had previously been a member of the School of Fish and the Wallflowers Band, has passed suddenly due to complications resulting from diabetes. It was on Monday, April 1st, 2024 that he passed away at the age of 57, leaving behind his cherished family, friends, and fans who were devastated by his passing.
It was revealed that he had passed away through a statement that was uploaded on Facebook. The post read, “It has been my honor for 57 years to call Michael Ward myself my nephew.” It is now time for me to say goodbye to him, and it is far too soon. My heart is breaking. not just for the loss of my cherished nephew, but also for the loss of my close buddy. On Monday, Mike went suddenly as a result of complications related to his diabetes.
One of the most influential figures in the music industry is Michael Ward, who was born on February 21, 1967. At the beginning of the 1990s, he was one of the co-founders of the alternative rock band School of Fish, which was signed to Capitol Records. The distinctive guitar tone that he possessed became the defining characteristic of the band’s smash single “3 Strange Days.”
This song has been recorded by well-known artists such as Dave Navarro (Janes Addiction) and Tommy Lee (Motley Crue), most notably during a live performance at the Troubadour in Los Angeles. Ward’s creative guitar skills have received attention from respected producers like Matt Wallace (known for his work with Faith No More, Maroon 5, Deftones, R.E.M.) and Mark Endert (recognized for his works with Madonna, Train, Miley Cyrus).
As a result of this notoriety, Ward was able to contribute to the recording of more than fifty studio albums during the course of his remarkable 35-year career. During his time working with Wallace, Ward contributed to the album Perfectly Good Guitar by John Hiatt, most notably helping out on the album’s most popular track. Also, he was a contributor to Gavin DeGraw’s album Chariot, which featured the song “I Don’t Wanna Be,” which topped the charts. This was done in collaboration with Endert.
The year 1995 marked the year that Jakob Dylan extended an invitation to Ward to become a member of the Wallflowers for their album Bringing Down the Horse. This album went on to sell more than 5 million copies and garnered Ward a Grammy Award for “One Headlight” in the category of Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
Following his stint with the Wallflowers, Ward joined Ben Harper’s band, the Innocent Criminals, and contributed to albums such as Both Sides of the Gun, Lifeline, and Call It What It Is. Ward’s involvement with the band began after he worked with the Wallflowers. An NAACP Image Award was bestowed upon him for his work on the film There Will Be a Light, which he had collaborated on alongside Ben Harper and The Blind Boys of Alabama.
Ward continues to leave his influence on the music landscape, considering that he has played in more than fifty nations around the world. When he is not on the road, he makes his home in Los Angeles, California, where he continues to work as a studio session musician and as a guitar instructor. During the Howard Stern radio show in 1995, he demonstrated his talent by playing guitar for Adam Ant’s acoustic performance of “Wonderful.” This was a particularly noteworthy accomplishment.
