Robert Ward (blues musician)
Robert June Ward, Sr. | |
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| Birth name | Robert June Ward |
| Born | October 15, 1938 Luthersville, Georgia, United States |
| Died | December 25, 2008 (aged 70) Dry Branch, Georgia, United States |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1960s–70s, 1990s–2008 |
| Labels | LuPine, 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.