Australian singer and songwriter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Xavier Rudd (born 1978) is an Australian musician. He grew up in the small town of Torquay, Victoria, Australia. When Rudd was young, he learned to play the didgeridoo on a vacuum cleaner hose.
Xavier Rudd | |
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Background information | |
Born | 1978 |
Origin | Torquay, Victoria, Australia |
Genres | Blues'n Roots Alternative |
Occupation(s) | Musician, Songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica, Didgeridoo, Banjo, Lapsteel |
Years active | 2000 - present |
Labels | Universal Music Australia SaltX Records ANTI- Records (US) |
Website | Official website |
Rudd is known for playing at music festivals and concerts in Australia and in North America. He has many fans in Australia, his home, as well as Canada, where he has recorded a few live albums.
Some of his songs have political themes that deal with the father of 2 sons environment and the rights of Aboriginal Australians.
[1]Rudd also describes himself as a full-time "barefooter", which means that he does not own any shoes or other footwear.[2] Rudd is also a vegetarian.[1]
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