Charges dropped against AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd

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http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/acdc-drummer-accused-arrange-deaths-26722871

Phil Rudd, drummer for Australian rock band AC/DC, has had charges against him dropped. Rudd, 60, had faced two counts of arranging murder for hire. The Crown Solicitor's office released statements that the quality of evidence in the charges was in question.

[yeoman6987]

1. That was quick

Just heard this today. Good for him.

[Archae]

2. Wasn't he kicked out of AC/DC for overdoing the drugs?

[shenmue]

3. Hmmm

You could be right. I hadn't read that.

[Archae]

5. According to Wikipedia Rudd was canned after a fight with Malcom Young in 1983.

[rocktivity]

8. They kissed and made up in 1994

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10/1/2014: AC/DC: Malcolm Young suffering from dementia
AC/DC founding member and guitarist Malcolm Young is suffering from dementia, his family has confirmed. It was announced last week the 61-year-old would not be returning to the rock band after taking a break earlier this year due to an unspecified illness. "Malcolm is suffering from dementia and the family thanks you for respecting their privacy," his family (said in a statement).

The group said that "due to the nature of Malcolm's condition" Young would not feature on the new recordings or participate in the tour... (said in a statement). The band are due to release a new album, Rock or Bust, in December and embark on a world tour next year.

10/17: AC/DC Unveil New Band Photo Without Phil Rudd



The buzz concerning AC/DC just reached a new level...with ailing guitarist Malcolm Young stepping away from the band as his nephew Stevie fills in on guitar. But now there’s a new photo from the band that is conspicuously missing drummer Phil Rudd.

No explanation was given for Rudd’s absence, but it was reported recently that Rudd was called away for the band’s music video shoots due to a family matter. Rudd was replaced in the video by Shogun drummer Rob Richards...

The drummer did release a solo album this year, but seemed excited about the prospects of more AC/DC music, stating back in August that he felt that every member of AC/DC “would have to be dead” before they stopped touring and recording...

But now that Malcom is out due to dementia induced by a stroke, maybe brother Angus decided to take advantage of his complete control and fire him for good.


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[shenmue]

9. Okay

[Initech]

4. He wants dirty deeds done dirt cheap.

[Xyzse]

7. Nice

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6. Good I think. I have no clue what kind of guy he might be but love his work. That period where

he was replaced by Chris Slade just wasn't the same. Slade was impressive but Rudd has more of what I would call a ringing use of symbols in live shows that I much prefer. But since my favorite AC/DC album had always been, "If You Want Blood", it's more of a what you are used to hearing thing I guess.

I should go look to see if there is a more extensive release of that show they recorded that night of "If You Want Blood". They got Bon on one of his best nights, his was viscious The rest of the band as well. Maybe that was a collection of tracks from different shows but I don't think so. I'd love to see them release that whole show on audio.

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10. Phil Rudd pleaded guilty to drug charges and threatening to kill a former assistant

Rolling Stone: AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd pleaded guilty to drug charges and threatening to kill a former assistant at a hearing Tuesday in New Zealand's Tauranga District Court...

(F)ollowing the failure of Rudd's solo album...(he) fired much of his staff, including the assistant...Rudd phoned an unnamed Australian associate and asked if they would murder his former assistant in exchange for $200,000, a car, a motorbike or a house. The following day, Rudd made several threatening phone calls to his former assistant, culminating in one call where the drummer stated, "I'm going to come over and kill you."

Although Rudd was initially arrested on a murder-for-hire charge, that was immediately dismissed due to lack of evidence...Rudd's lawyer...argued outside of court that "This matter essentially revolved around an angry phone call" (and that) the prosecution's entire case stemmed from an unwarranted police search...91 grams (3 ounces) of marijuana (was) stashed throughout (Rudd's) house in addition to the methamphetamine (he) had in his pockets...

Rudd initially told the court he would plead not guilty on all counts...In December, while out on bail, Rudd got into a "fracas" with a trial witness and his own bodyguard after a "chance meeting" with the witness...In February...his lawyer quit...Rudd will be sentenced on June 26th...

SunLive: The former AC/DC drummer was due to be sentenced on June 26 after pleading guilty to one count of threatening to kill, possession of methamphetamine and possession of cannabis. However, the 60-year-old's sentencing will now take place on July 9...

Police raided Rudd's Bureta home on November 6 and found 0.487 grams (0.017 oz) of methamphetamine and 91 grams of cannabis.

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