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David Rudder (David Michael Rudder) was born on 6 May, 1953 in Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, is a Trinidadian musician (born 1953). Discover David Rudder's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 70 years old?
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David Michael Rudder |
Occupation |
Musician, singer, producer, song-writer |
Age |
70 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
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6 May, 1953 |
Birthday |
6 May |
Birthplace |
Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago |
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Trinidad and Tobago
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David Rudder Height, Weight & Measurements
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David Rudder Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is David Rudder worth at the age of 70 years old? David Rudder’s income source is mostly from being a successful Musician. He is from Trinidad and Tobago. We have estimated David Rudder's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
The Honourable David Michael Rudder OCC (born 6 May 1953) is a Trinidadian calypsonian, known to be one of the most successful calypsonians of all time.
He performed as lead singer for the brass band Charlie's Roots.
He would continue to write new material and give smaller concerts, but would cease exhausting performances after his 70th birthday.
In 1977, Rudder joined Charlie's Roots, a leading band in Trinidad and Tobago, which launched with help and sponsorship from New York-based record producer Rawlson Charles.
Rudder spent many years as one of the band's vocalists.
Nine years later, Rudder stepped outside the band, entering the calypso tent as a solo calypsonian in 1986, which was followed by an unprecedented rise to fame.
"Almost overnight he became a national hero of the order of Marley in Jamaica, Fela in Nigeria and Springsteen in New Jersey," wrote Daisann McClane, American journalist and Worldbeat correspondent for Rolling Stone magazine.
Rudder's music quickly became the subject of music critics around the world: "From New York to London to Tokyo, where the Japanese have released a CD of Rudder's greatest hits complete with lyrics translated into Japanese, Rudder has been described as modern calypso's most innovative songwriter."
Born in Belmont, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, one of nine children, Rudder spent much of his early life with his grandmother, a devout Baptist.
He began singing with a calypso band at the age of 11.
In his teens, he sang backup vocals in a calypso tent run by calypsonian Lord Kitchener, while earning his living as an accountant with the Trinidad Bus Company.
In 1986, he came to prominence on Andy Narell's album The Hammer, which produced two big hits: "The Hammer" (a tribute to the late pannist Rudolph Charles) and "Bahia Girl".
This was followed in 1987 with "Calypso Music", a brilliant encapsulation of the history of calypso.
In 1988 Rudder released what is widely considered his best album to date, Haiti, which included the title track, a tribute to the glory and suffering of Haiti; "Engine Room", which captured the energy of the steel band; and "Rally 'Round the West Indies", which (with modified lyrics) became the anthem of West Indies cricket.
In 1991, four tracks performed by Rudder were included in the soundtrack of the film Wild Orchid: "Dark Secret" (two versions), "Children Of Fire (Call Of Xango)", and "Just a Carnival", which includes Rudder in the final scene in the movie "performing" on the beach.
Rudder was awarded, in 1992, with a Hummingbird Silver Medal by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago.
In 1996, he was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
He was later appointed, in 1996, as a Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
In 2008, Rudder did a soca collaboration with fellow Trinidadian Machel Montano, "Oil and Music" on Machel's 2007 album Flame On.
In 2011, Rudder performed a soca collaboration called "Glow" with Barbados' "Queen of Soca" Alison Hinds.
On 28 April 2022, Rudder's Trini 2 De Bone appeared in the FX comedy Atlanta in the seventh epiosde of season 3 also entitled Trini 2 De Bone.
He has released more than 30 albums and has performed in venues across the Caribbean, Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa.
In April 2023, Rudder announced that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
On 25 October 2015, the University of the West Indies (UWI) awarded Rudder the honorary degree Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.), in recognition of his "outstanding" contributions to Caribbean culture.
On 3 July 2022, Rudder was conferred with the Order of the Caribbean Community (OCC).
On 2 May 2018, Rudder was also bestowed with the keys to the city of Port of Spain.