Phil Rudd

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Phil Rudd Wiki Biography

Phillip Hugh Norman Rudd was born on 19 May 1954, in Melbourne, Victoria Australia, and is a drummer known for being a member of one of the most famous hard rock bands in the world, “AC/DC”. Phil was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and now is considered to be one of the best drummers in the music industry. In addition to this, Phil is also known for his solo activities and collaborations with other artists. There is no doubt that Phil Rudd is one of the most talented musicians in the industry.

If you consider how rich Phil Rudd is, it can be said that Phil’s estimated net worth is $60 million. The main source of this sum of money is, undoubtedly, Phil being a part of “AC/DC”. Of course, his activities as a solo artist and his collaborations with other artists have also contributed to Rudd’s wealth. Although he is 61 years old now, Phil still continues performing and for as long as he continues, there is little doubt that his net worth will also grow.

Phil became interested in music at a very young age, when he started playing drums, and in his teens started performing with various bands, soon becoming a part of the band called “Buster Brown”. In 1974 this band released the album entitled “Something to Say”; this was the time when Phil’s net worth began growing. In 1975 Phil started performing with a (then) well-known band, “AC/DC”. This, undoubtedly, had a huge impact on the growth of Phil Rudd’s net worth. In 1980 a tragedy happened, when “AC/DC’s” vocalist, Bon Scott, died and Phil then decided to leave the band in 1983.

Although Phil was involved in several conflicts with other band-members, in 1993 he re-joined the band and continues performing with “AC/DC” up until now. Other members of this band now are Angus Young, Cliff Williams, Brian Johnson, Stevie Young and Chris Slade. Being a part of this band is still clearly the main source of Rudd’s net worth.

As mentioned, Phil is also known for his solo activities and in 2014 he released his first solo album, called “Head Job”. This added to Rudd’s net worth. What is more, Phil is the owner of the restaurant, called “Phil’s Place”. This only proves the fact that he is not only a talented musician, but also a very hard-working and active personality.

If to talk about Phil Rudd’s personal life, it can be said that he married Lisa O’Brien, but their marriage ended up in divorce in 2006. Together with Lisa, he has five, possibly six children. Unfortunately, Phil has had continuing problems with the law because of an apparent drug addiction, but also recently (2015) involving procuring with intent to commit murder.

All in all, Phil Rudd is one of the most talented and successful drummers in the music industry. Together with “AC/DC” he has worked on numerous albums and became one of the best bands of all time. They have numerous fans all over the world, who have been supporting this band from the moment it was created up till now. Phil also has many other activities to take care of. He is even a quite successful businessman and it is surprising that he is able to find time for all of this. Hopefully, Phil will be able to continue his career for a long time and that his fans will be able to enjoy his work.

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Phil Rudd Quick Info

Full Name Phil Rudd
Net Worth $60 Million
Date Of Birth May 19, 1954
Place Of Birth Melbourne, Australia
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Profession Musician, Drummer
Nationality Australia
Children Tommy Rudd, Milla Rudd, Jack Rudd, Steven Rudd, Tuesday Rudd, Lucia Rudd
Nicknames Rudd, Phil , Phillip Hugh Norman Witschke Rudzevecuis , Phillip Hugh Norman Rudd
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0748623
Music Groups AC/DC

Phil Rudd Important Facts

  • He cares about the battery tuning, especially in the studio, as the powerful drumming in fact the skin of the snare could detuning more easily than normal.
  • In August of 2016 he had a heart attack.
  • He never uses the ride cymbal, because it is not part of his style.
  • He has not appeared in the photos of the album “Rock or Bust”, he has not appeared either in the official video of the song “Rock or Bust”.
  • He is known as the “master of minimalism”, because he plays the bare minimum.
  • He uses two types of Ahead drumsticks while playing drums.
  • Since Mark Evans’ departure, he is the only member of AC/DC to have been born in Australia.
  • Rudd’s first solo album, “Head Job”, was released on 29 August 2014.
  • Shares a birthday with ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill and Pete Townshend of The Who and vocalist Joey Ramone of ‘the Ramones.’
  • Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of AC/DC) on 10 March 2003.
  • Drummer.
  • Became a helicopter pilot during his 12 year absence from AC/DC.
  • Longtime drummer for the famous hard rock group AC/DC.
  • Fired from AC/DC’ in 1983 due to excessive pot smoking, irresponsible behavior with women, and a bitter physical confrontation with an unnamed member of the band. Went through many years of rehab, and was rehired by the band in 1995.

Phil Rudd Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Cut N’ Dry Talent TV 2017 TV Series Himself – Music Video Self
AC/DC: Live at River Plate 2011 Documentary Himself Self
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Sweet Emotion 2009 Video Himself Self
AC/DC: Plug Me In 2007 Video Himself – Drums Self
AC/DC: Family Jewels 2005 Video Himself Self
AC/DC: Stiff Upper Lip Live 2001 Video documentary Drums (as AC/DC) Self
AC/DC: RockWalk Induction 2000 Video documentary short Himself Self
Behind the Music 2000 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Private Parts 1997 Himself – AC-DC Drummer Self
AC/DC: No Bull 1996 Video documentary Himself (Drums) (as AC/DC) Self
AC/DC: Let There Be Rock 1980 Documentary Himself – Drummer Self
Video on Trial 2006 TV Series Himself Archive Footage