Budgie
- Type: Band/Group
- Born: 1967 in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
- Active: 1967 - 2010
Biography
1. Budgie is a hard rock band from Cardiff, Wales, formed in 1967 by bassist and vocalist Burke Shelley, with guitarist Tony Bourge and drummer Ray Phillips. The band is recognized for its contribution to the development of heavy metal music. Budgie’s early sound combined heavy riffs with high-pitched vocals, drawing comparisons to bands such as *Black Sabbath* and Rush. The original trio signed with #MCA Records# and released their debut album "Budgie" in 1971, followed by "Squawk" in 1972 and "Never Turn Your Back on a Friend" in 1973.
Genres
Budgie Discography
- Budgie (1971) - Album - rated 3.95/5
- Squawk (1972) - Album - rated 3.61/5
- Never Turn Your Back on a Friend (1973) - Album - rated 4.01/5
- In for the Kill! (1974) - Album - rated 4.03/5
- Bandolier (1975) - Album - rated 3.54/5
- If I Were Brittania I'd Waive the Rules (1976) - Album - rated 3.22/5
- Impeckable (1978) - Album - rated 3.09/5
- Power Supply (1980) - Album - rated 3.19/5
- Nightflight (1981) - Album - rated 2.92/5
- Deliver Us From Evil (1982) - Album - rated 2.48/5
- Life in San Antonio (2002) - Album - rated 3.56/5
Members
- Burke Shelley - bass, lead vocals (1967–1988; 1995–1996; 1999–2010)
- Steve Williams - drums, percussion, backing vocals (1974–1986; 1999–2010)
- Tony Bourge - guitar, backing vocals (1968–1978)
- Ray Phillips - drums, percussion (1967–1973)
- John Thomas - guitar, backing vocals (1979–1988; 1995–1996; 1999–2002)