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Phil Rudd

AC/DC · Immovable time, total minimalism and a pocket you can set a clock by

Rudd plays almost nothing, and that is exactly the point: a rock-steady groove, a consistent hi-hat, and a backbeat that never rushes or drags no matter how loud the guitars get. There are barely any fills, no unnecessary decoration, and every arrangement choice serves the song rather than the drummer.

  • Absolutely immovable time, front to back of every song
  • Radical minimalism — playing only what the song needs and nothing more
  • A deep, reliable pocket built from total hi-hat and backbeat consistency

I just play the song. That's the job.

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