Happy birthday! Phil Rudd turns 72 today

The iconic and legendary drummer turns 72 on Tuesday, May. 19, 2026.

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AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd is celebrating his 72nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed drummers of his generation.

Popular drummer-musician Phil Rudd has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 72nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Rudd, a cultural icon

Born Phillip Hugh Norman Witschke Rudzevecuis in Melbourne on May 19, 1954, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Australian history. Rudd's not just a great drummer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Phil hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Phil Rudd as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 72.

Happy Birthday, Phil, you're the best!

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