Rich Ward

Quick Facts

Full Name	Rich Ward
Occupation	Guitarist
Date Of Birth	Jan 16, 1969(1969-01-16)
Age	55
Country	United States
Birth City	North Carolina
Horoscope	Capricorn

Rich Ward Biography

Rich Ward is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on January 16, 1969 in North Carolina, United States. The Duke of Metal, who was also a collaborator with Fozzy, founded Atlanta’s rap metal band Stuck Mojo.

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Fozzy’s first two albums, Fozzy and Happenstance mainly consisted of covers of the songs of 1970s and 1980s metal bands. Their third album, All That Remains, consisted entirely of originals, although two of the songs, “The Test” and “The Way I Am”, had been written by Ward during his time with Sick Speed, which disbanded in 2004. The reason for releasing a completely original album was noted by Ward, “Ultimately it came to the time of the third album that we had to decide what we are, we’re either a joke or we’re a really good joke with good songs”.

In 1989, Ward formed Stuck Mojo along with bassist Duane Fowler and front man Bonz. The first six years of the band consisted of touring clubs on the East Coast of the United States. When recalling this time of his life, Ward speaks of sleeping in his rehearsal space to save money.

For $35, his father bought him a Fender Mustang Guitar.

Rich Ward Net Worth

Rich Ward is one of the richest Guitarist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Rich Ward 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He grew up listening AC/DC, Black Sabbath and Van Halen.

Ward’s music influenced Limp Bizkit’s rap style and Rage Against the Machine.

Richard Park Ward (born January 16, 1969) is an American guitarist, also known by his stage name The Duke. Ward is best known as a founding member of Stuck Mojo, but he is also known as lead guitarist of heavy metal band Fozzy.

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In early 2005, performing under the stage name “The Duke”, Ward released My Kung Fu is Good, his debut solo album with Spitfire Records, which grew from demos he had recorded the previous year and performances at the Atlantis Music Conference in Atlanta, Ga.

Facts & Trivia

Rich Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Rich Ward celebrates birthday on January 16 of every year.

“Open Season” is part of the album that Bonz and Ward had originally collaborated on in the reformation of Stuck Mojo, Southern Born Killers. Due to Bonz’ sudden departure from the band, Ward re-recorded the album with vocalist Lord Nelson, guitarist Mike Martin, bassist Sean Delson and drummer Eric Sanders (Frank Fontsere departed in December 2005). In early 2008, Stuck Mojo signed with Napalm Records and re-released Southern Born Killers along with three new tracks. The album was released internationally on February 29, 2008, and on March 4, 2008, in the U.S.

Top Facts about Rich Ward

1. Richard Park Ward is an American guitarist best known as a founding member of Stuck Mojo and as lead guitarist of heavy metal band Fozzy.
2. Ward grew up listening to indie-style soundtracks and was influenced by bands like AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Journey, Bad Company and Foreigner.
3. Ward started learning guitar at age 12 and formed Stuck Mojo in 1989.
4. Stuck Mojo’s debut album Snappin’ Necks was released in 1995 and they released their second album Pigwalk in 1996.
5. Stuck Mojo’s third album and most commercially successful release, Rising, was released in 1998.
6. In 2000 Ward disbanded Stuck Mojo and formed Sick Speed and Fozzy.
7. Fozzy’s first two albums consisted mainly of covers of songs by 1970s and 1980s metal bands.
8. Fozzy’s third album All That Remains contained entirely original compositions, some of which were originally written by Ward for Sick Speed.
9. Ward released his debut solo album My Kung Fu is Good in 2005.
10. Ward rejoined Stuck Mojo with a new lineup in 2007 and they released the studio album The Great Revival in 2008.
11. Ward formed a new lineup for Stuck Mojo in 2016, and they released their seventh studio album Here Come The Infidels in 2016.
12. In 1999 Ward met World Wrestling Entertainment (then World Wrestling Federation) superstar Chris Jericho and they formed Fozzy.
13. Stuck Mojo’s 2006 song “Open Season” sparked controversy in the American media.
14. Ward was previously married to professional wrestler Daffney and he has since remarried and now lives in the Atlanta area.
15. Ward is well known for his love of 80’s metal and was once in a physical confrontation with former bandmate Bonz while on tour in Europe.