Philip Raymond Judd was born on 20 March 1953 and is a New Zealand singer-songwriter known for being one of the founders of the bands Split Enz and The Swingers.
15 Facts About Phil Judd
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Phil Judd left the band in 1977 shortly after the release of the single Another Great Divide, to be replaced by Finn's younger brother Neil Finn.
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Phil Judd produced their second single, "Saturday Night Stay at Home", and performed live with them.
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Phil Judd was briefly a member of Chris Knox's band The Enemy.
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In 1986 Tim Finn contacted Phil Judd to write some songs for his new album Big Canoe.
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Phil Judd was involved in recording movie soundtracks, such as The Big Steal; Death in Brunswick for which he won an AFI award; Rikky and Pete, Amy, and Mr Reliable.
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Phil Judd wrote music for television programs such as Good Guys Bad Guys, Stingers and Sky Trackers.
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Phil Judd has been reported as feeling bitter about not being invited to join Split Enz on their 2006 reunion tour.
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In 2006, Phil Judd worked with Australian band Pinky Tuscadero, producing their EP Look Your Best.
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Phil Judd has released seven solo albums in the 21st century, as well as a collaboration with Roger Grierson as the UNthinkables.
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Phil Judd is a highly skilled painter and his surrealistic portrayal of Split Enz for the band's 1975 Mental Notes album won a music industry award for best cover design.
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Phil Judd has continued to paint over the years and has work in the National Gallery of Victoria.
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Phil Judd suffered a stroke in 2004 which damaged his spleen.
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Phil Judd was convicted in March 2009 of stalking three sisters in his Melbourne neighbourhood.
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On 1 January 2010, Phil Judd was jailed for two weeks for violating a restraining order brought against him by his ex-wife during a dispute over custody of their young son.