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.

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Former AC/DC Drummer Launching Comeback, But Has No Interest In Playing With Axl Rose

"I don't really rate him."

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Phil Rudd On Rejoining AC/DC: 'I'm Just Starting To Fucking Get Cleared Up'

"I've grown up, but not grown old. I hope there's a difference."

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AC/DC Haven’t Answered Phil Rudd’s Letter

“You don’t know who your friends are, really."

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AC/DC Drummer Admits To Drugs Charges And Threatening To Kill

Phil Rudd had previously denied all charges

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Court Document Reveals AC/DC Drummer Threatened To Kill

Phil Rudd allegedly threatened to kill and a man and his daughter

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Phil Rudd's Murder Plot Charge Withdrawn

Drug charges still stand though

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AC/DC Drummer Charged With Attempting To Procure A Murder

Drug possession charges also laid

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For Those About To Rock

AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd won't let rock'n'roll die

Reviews / Album

Album Review: Phil Rudd - Head Job

Head Job is an exercise in straightforward pub rock.

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Phil Rudd: There Will 'Definitely' Be Another AC/DC Tour

The veteran drummer says the legendary hard rockers are looking forward to hitting the road once more