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[1] – December 25, 2008)[2] 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.[3]