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At least three artists/goups are known under the name Budgie
1) Budgie is a Welsh hard rock band founded in Cardiff, Wales, by bassist Burke Shelley in 1967, with Ray Philips (drums) and Tony Bourge (guitar). The group played an important role in establishing heavy metal and making it more prominent.
They released their first album, Budgie, in 1971. Philips left in 1973, to be replaced briefly by Pete Boot, and in 1975 by Steve Williams. Bourge left after the release of Impeckable in 1978, and was replaced by John Thomas. A fresh start and a second wind for Budgie with the onset of the British NWOHM saw them playing to packed concerts as support to Gillan and Ozzy Osbourne on the now infamous Blizzard Of Oz tour featuring the late Randy Rhoads on guitar.
The band’s last genuine studio album was Deliver Us from Evil (1982), keyboardist Duncan Mackay (10CC) having made the trio a quartet at least in the studio. A major, and highly successful Polish tour and the headline spot at the Reading festival followed but ultimate international superstardom sadly evaded the band and although demos were recorded in preperation for a new record (eventually released as The Last Stage in 2004), there would be no further major release and the band eventually stopped gigging in 1988.
1) Budgie is a Welsh hard rock band founded in Cardiff, Wales, by bassist Burke Shelley in 1967, with Ray Philips (drums) and Tony Bourge (guitar). The group played an important role in establishing heavy metal and making it more prominent.
They released their first album, Budgie, in 1971. Philips left in 1973, to be replaced briefly by Pete Boot, and in 1975 by Steve Williams. Bourge left after the release of Impeckable in 1978, and was replaced by John Thomas. A fresh start and a second wind for Budgie with the onset of the British NWOHM saw them playing to packed concerts as support to Gillan and Ozzy Osbourne on the now infamous Blizzard Of Oz tour featuring the late Randy Rhoads on guitar.
The band’s last genuine studio album was Deliver Us from Evil (1982), keyboardist Duncan Mackay (10CC) having made the trio a quartet at least in the studio. A major, and highly successful Polish tour and the headline spot at the Reading festival followed but ultimate international superstardom sadly evaded the band and although demos were recorded in preperation for a new record (eventually released as The Last Stage in 2004), there would be no further major release and the band eventually stopped gigging in 1988.
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Never Turn Your Back on a Friend
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thrillseeker01 wrote:
I went to see them in 1972,but their van broke down and they couldnt make the gig.The support band offered to headline instead and play a longer set.....Judas Priest !!! They played for 2 hours and had played all their material they had so played Rock n Roll and blues to finish WOW! Johnny B Goode,Jailhouse Rock,Roll Over Beethoven Holy Mama !!!
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LittleDecoy_ wrote:
COME TO POLAND ONCE AGAIN IM READY TO SELL MY KIDNEY FOR A TICKET [2]
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ProstaSprawa wrote:
COME TO POLAND ONCE AGAIN IM READY TO SELL MY KIDNEY FOR A TICKET
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zeyyus wrote:
I just say "WOW"
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ludowy wrote:
Underrated as hell [2]
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Cousin_Eddy wrote:
BRILLIANT
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skjoldvall wrote:
If you are reading this, listen to Budgie - I Turned to Stone RIGHT FUCKING NOW or you will die knowing that your life was incomplete.
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cellmen wrote:
Napoleon Bona Parts 1&2 is mind blowing. One of the most forgotten rock legends [2]
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achujwie wrote:
one of the most forgotten rock legends.
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noluyor wrote:
great!
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Obese wrote:
Tony Bourge, serious riffs.
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metal_gimp wrote:
ah, yeah, I thought there was at least ONE good welsh hard rock band!
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Log-Lady wrote:
Does anyone know any news from the band?
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veyita_88 wrote:
In for the kill is my favourite
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cellmen wrote:
Listen to Squawk... First two tracks are going to blow your mind.
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Szopen715 wrote:
This band is friggin' kickass!
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Arczery wrote:
In 2010 they have a show in my city but... I discovered them in this year. This is more than bad luck ;/
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njbell2000 wrote:
Underrated as hell.
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ozzy_os wrote:
God that bass by Burke!! Just adds a whole new dimension to the sound!
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HardKyu wrote:
great band!!!
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