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Algy Ward | |
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| Birth name | Alasdair Mackie Ward |
| Born | 11 July 1959 Croydon, London, England |
| Died | 17 May 2023 (aged 63) Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer |
| Instrument(s) | Bass, vocals |
| Years active | 1976–2023 |
| Formerly of | The Saints, The Damned, Tank |
Alasdair Mackie "Algy" Ward (11 July 1959 – 17 May 2023) was an English punk rock and heavy metal bass guitarist and singer. He began his career in 1977, as a bassist for the Australian proto punk band the Saints. Afterwards, he joined The Damned, before founding Tank in 1980. Tank were part of the new wave of British heavy metal movement.