Andy Ward, born Andrew John Ward in Epsom, Surrey, England, on September 28, 1952, is an English progressive rock drummer. He began drumming at age 13 before co-founding the progressive rock band Camel in 1971. He recorded on Camel's studio albums including Camel in 1973, Mirage in 1974, The Snow Goose in 1975, Moonmadness in 1976, Rain Dances in 1977, Breathless in 1978, I Can See Your House from Here in 1979, and Nude in 1981, performing The Snow Goose live at the Royal Albert Hall with the London Symphony Orchestra in 1975. He left Camel in 1981 due to health issues, before joining Marillion in 1983, appearing in the music video for their single “Garden Party” and performing “Forgotten Sons” on the BBC television series The Old Grey Whistle Test. His subsequent work includes projects with Richard Sinclair's Caravan of Dreams, Mirage, and The Bevis Frond, alongside his solo compilation album, Sticking Around, in 2002.
