Phil Rudd
Phillip Hugh Norman Rudd (born Phillip Hugh Norman Witschke Rudzevecuis, 19 May 1954) is an Australian drummer, best known as the drummer of AC/DC across three stints (1975–1983, 1994–2015, 2018–present). On the 1977 departure of bass guitarist Mark Evans from AC/DC, Rudd became the only Australian-born member of the band. In 2003, he entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with the other members of AC/DC. In 2014, Rudd released his first solo album, Head Job. Due to ongoing legal problems in New Zealand, where he is a resident, Rudd was unable to join the band for the 2015 Rock or Bust World Tour and was replaced by Chris Slade. On 30 September 2020, AC/DC confirmed that Rudd would be rejoining the band for their comeback album Power Up.
Phil Rudd | |
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Rudd live with AC/DC in 1982 at the Manchester Apollo | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Phillip Hugh Norman Witschke Rudzevecuis |
| Born | 19 May 1954 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Genres | Hard rock, blues rock, rock and roll |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Drums |
| Years active | 1972–1983, 1994–present |
| Website | philruddmusic |