15 Facts About Phil Rudd

In 2014, Phil Rudd released his first solo album, Head Job.

Phil Rudd asked Buster Brown bassist Geordie Leach to accompany him to the auditions, but Leach refused due to other commitments.

Phil Rudd eventually parted ways with the band in 1983 following the recording of the Flick of the Switch album.

However, Phil Rudd sat out of the band's 2023 performance at Power Trip as well as their subsequent Power Up Tour in 2024.

Phil Rudd's role was filled in on the tour by American drummer Matt Laug.

Phil Rudd began playing drums in his teens and became serious about pursuing a career in music.

Phil Rudd played in several bands in Melbourne before joining Buster Brown with future Rose Tattoo vocalist Angry Anderson.

On 30 July 2011, it was announced that Phil Rudd had purchased and would open a marina restaurant at Bridge Marina in Tauranga, where he resides.

Phil Rudd named it "Phil's Place", and planned to sell seafood and steak.

In 2014, Phil Rudd was ordered to pay more than $70,000 to three former employees for unjustified dismissal.

On 5 May 2019, Phil Rudd's Place changed ownership, and was renamed "Salinity Restaurant and Bar".

On 6 November 2014, Phil Rudd was arrested and charged with attempting to procure a murder, threatening to kill, possession of methamphetamine and possession of cannabis, following a police raid on his home in New Zealand.

On 9 July 2015, Phil Rudd was sentenced to eight months' home detention and ordered to pay NZ$120,000 in reparation.

Phil Rudd revealed he planned to tour Europe to promote his album Head Job.

In November 2023, Phil Rudd announced the sale of his personal memorabilia, including drum kits and drumsticks from renowned performances, to support the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.