He and his band will perform tracks from his solo album ‘Head Job’ along with AC/DC
hits that many fans worldwide have known him for throughout his 30 years with
the band.
The veteran musician has appeared on all but three of AC/DC’s 18 studio albums, which have sold more than 200 million copies worldwide.
"You
couldn't find a more solid person or drummer than Phil Rudd" said ex
lead AC/DC vocalist Brian Johnson
PHIL
RUDD ‘THE VERY DEFINITION OF ROCK DRUMMING’ - Modern Drummer
Drumming peers from Kenny Aronoff (drummer for John Mellencamp) describes him as“the rock drummer” to Eric Singer of Kiss singing Phil Rudd’s praises “the heart and soul of AC/DC.”
The
Australian drummer played in several Melbourne bands, such as Buster Brown and
the Coloured Balls, before joining up with rock giants AC/DC in 1975.
Over the
next four years Rudd powered the band to superstardom with his dogged
consistency and unshakeable backbeat on classics like “It’s A Long Way To The
Top (If You Want To Rock ’N’ Roll)” “T.N.T” and “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt
Cheap.” Phil Rudd is an indelible part of AC/DC history.
Rudd
said he ‘‘went straight down the road to buy my first Ferrari’’ after
the block busting epic album Highway to Hell went multi-platinum Worldwide.
To the
inexperienced, Phil Rudd’s drumming may seem rudimentary. But his unselfish
style and groove have earned him the adoration of generations of
drummers.
Rammstein’s Christoph Schneider said in the October 2010 Modern
Drummer, “AC/DC were my absolute heroes because they are simple and easy to
copy—though soon you find they are not so easy to copy.”
The
magazine’s May 2010 issue also chimed in on the timeless rocker with the feature “
50 Reasons To Love Phil Rudd “
The
former AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd was desperately missed on
recent tours so much so Cliff Williams long standing bassist is retiring
from AC/DC citing the fact he missed both Phil Rudd & Malcolm
Young.
Phil
Rudd during 2014 recorded and released his first debut album Head Job with
Kiwi musicians Allan Badger and Geoffrey Martin. The release of
Head Job via Universal Music Group only took place in Australia & New Zealand.
However the promotion plans for Head Job were scuppered by well publicised
legal problems in New Zealand.
"I
couldn't be bloody happier with Head Job, to tell you the truth" Phil told Libel
Music. "I'm so proud of the album, everything I had to do with it. The guys
played really well on it, it's just too good. Really great, mate… I'm pretty
happy with the drum sound “
With
recent well publicised problems (which ended up in Phil Rudd serving a 8 month
home detention sentence) naturally thwarted the 2014 release of Head
Job.
He is determined to leave all his problems behind him and is very focused
on a positive life style. He will be visiting the UK and Europe on promotion
for the Head Job re-release.
“My hell
raising days are over” [Inspired by Sir John Kirwan the All Black Rugby
Legend]. “I see a psychiatrist once a week and I'm closer than ever to my
children. I still have all my flash cars but now I want to grow chillies“
Phil
Rudd showcased 11 of his luxury cars in a Christchurch, New Zealand earthquake
appeal fundraiser including a rare 1991 Ferrari F40 and a brand new
Ferrari 599. Other cars on display included two Lamborghinis, a 2010 Rolls
Royce Ghost, 2011 Bentley Mulsanneand Bentley super sport, Audi R8 V10, a
2011 Aston Martin DBS, 2010 Mercedes SLS AMG . The 11 cars have a combined
worth of approximately$3m (USD).
Rudd’s
airport hangar is also home to his MD 520N helicopter.
Phil
Rudd has turned a corner and completely dedicated his life to the more
important things in his life including family , friends and music.
Head Job was
be re-released on 30th September 2016 on CD | Vinyl |
Download
Tickets
for Phil Rudd Band at Limelight 2, Belfast on Saturday 24th June, priced
£23.50 + B/F go on sale this Wednesday 25th June 2017 from www.ticketmaster.ie &
all usual outlets including Katy’s Bar, Belfast and DV8, Belfast.
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