J. Magnet Ward

Road crew and tour manager for Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Whitesnake. An old friend of Robert Plant, he was nicknamed "Magnet" for his ability to attract women. He is namechecked in the lyrics of Purple song, "Highball Shooter." Ward left the music business after being Tour Manager for Plant's early 80s solo tours. If credited simply as "Magnet" please use alias, Magnet (9).