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AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd accused of murder plot

By | Published on Thursday 6 November 2014

Phil Rudd

AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd has appeared in court in New Zealand today charged with attempting to hire someone to kill two people, following a raid on his house hours earlier.

Rudd was arrested on Thursday morning, New Zealand time, and charged with attempting to procure murder, threatening to kill and possession of methamphetamine and cannabis. He is accused of attempting to hire one person to kill two others, none of whom can be named, between 25-26 Sep.

Appearing at Tauranga District Court, Rudd did not enter a plea. He was bailed until later this month, and ordered not to contact the person it is alleged he tried to hire to commit murder.

Rudd joined AC/DC in 1975, appearing on the band’s second album, ‘TNT’. He was fired in 1983, but rejoined in 1994 and is still officially listed as a member of the band, performing on their new album, ‘Rock Or Bust’. However, he is notably absent from a new promotional photograph of the group released last month.

‘Rock Or Bust’ is due for release on 27 Nov – the same day as Rudd’s next court hearing. The drummer also released his debut solo album, ‘Head Job’, in September.



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