Very disturbing news about the Phil Rudd situation. I’ve been reading the various media reports and it obviously sounds very serious and sad if true. As usual before making any judgements I’d prefer to wait to see how it all plays out and what the legal system determines. A few things are obvious however. It is hard to believe the band and their reps didn’t know something was coming down with Rudd and explains why he was not in the official press photo and apparently the video for the “Play Ball” clip. You would have to think that they easily would have photo shopped him in to the press shot if it was just a conflict which kept him from making the session. Tons of bands do that and a band as major as AC/DC would not have released an official press photo without a key member if they didn’t sense there could be possible issues. Just makes no sense. The band has released a statement saying they didn’t know about anything until the news just broke but thinking it’s just coincidence that Rudd was not being in the photo is far reaching. They have stated everything is moving forward as planned. With a massive tour planned for next year unless he is exonerated from these accusations you would have to think AC/DC needs a new drummer ASAP. Not only for the tour but with the album coming promo appearances too. Do they go back to Chris Slade or Simon Wright? Or get totally new blood. Sad to see one of the great iconic bands now down two key members but the simple truth is neither loss will cost them one less ticket sold. Every band has the key members that if they lost would hurt the draw. In AC/DC’s case it’s Brian and of course Angus. That’s what the mainstream knows and sees. We are hardcore fans. We know and care if Bill Ward, Michael Anthony, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss, etc aren’t there, and many of us still go as well. But to the masses as long as AC/DC plays the hits, Angus is the schoolboy, and Brian is singing, it won’t cost them a ticket. Right or wrong it’s just the truth. AC/DC has always been kind of stealth in the way they do things. Not releasing much info and very little social media presence. The Young brothers call all the shows and with Malcolm down that means Angus. Let’s see what the next moves are. No doubt more to come but as much as it sucks to lose the rock solid Rudd, this will no doubt not impact any plans that were already in place. Who do you think should play drums assuming it’s not Phil?
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Scorpions drummer James Kottack?
They could cover “Breakin’ The Law”
It is quite obvious Rudd is out of the band. Speculation about is replacement is pointless, again it is quite obvious the tour drummer will be Chris Slade and I’ll bet anything he is already involved in the tour rehearsals. Apart from his experience playing the old songs he has been playing regularly in an ACDC tribute band. He only recently spoke about his regret at stepping down, and I doubt he would turn down a big pay check that will set him up for several years.
No matter how talented an alternative, a massive amount of learning is involved, ACDC always have a very long tour set list, and I cannot see them going on the road with a guy with zero ACDC experience.
MF: Fitting name. You have no clue. Rudd is NOT out of the band. Slade will have no involvement.Angus hates the guy. You will bet anything? Typical clown. The tribute band thing won’t apply here Mother F. Nice try though. MF, mommy says no more ipad activity until you do your chores.
Why?
Frank beard from zztop! It’ll never happen, but that would make a great fit.
Simon is a better choice that Chris. Slade wasn’t a perfect fit for the band-he tended to rush the beat live. I’m hoping with the charges dropped maybe they can work it out with Rudd but seems unlikely. Wright was great when I saw him with Dio Disciples recently.