Happy birthday! Phil Rudd turns 70 today

By Lori Macatee
Canberra
Last updated on May 19, 2024

The iconic and legendary drummer turns 70 on Sunday, May. 19, 2024.

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AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd is celebrating his 70th 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 70th 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 70.

Happy Birthday, Phil, you're the best!