Budgie
| a.k.a. | Hills Contemporary Grass, Six Ton Budgie |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Formed | 1967, Cardiff, Wales |
| Genres | Heavy Metal, Progressive Rock, Hard Rock |
| Labels | MCA Records, RCA, Noteworthy |
| Years active | 1967-1988, 1995-1996, 1999-2010 |
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Line-up (members)
- Burke Shelley : Vocals, Bass (1967-present)
- Steve Williams : Drums (1975-1986, 1996-present)
Former members
- Ray Phillips : Drums (1967-1973)
- Brian Goddard : Guitars (1967-1969)
- Kevin Newton : Guitars (1967-1968)
- Tony Bourge : Guitars (1968-1978)
- Pete Boot : Drums (1973-1974)
- Richard Dunn : Keyboards (1976)
- Rob Kendrick : Guitars (1978-1979)
- Big John Thomas : Guitars (1979-1988, 1996) (R.I.P. 2016)
- Duncan McKay : Keyboards (1982)
- Duncan MacKay : Keyboards (1982)
- Jim Simpson : Drums (1986-1988)
- Robert "Congo" Jones : Drums (1995-1996)
- Andy Hart : Guitars (1998-2003)
- Simon Lees : Guitars (2003-2007)
- Andy James : Guitars (2007-2008)
Album Photos (2)
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Budgie Discography
Best Budgie Songs
| Rank | Song | Album | Rating | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Breadfan | Never Turn Your Back on a Friend (1973) | 94 | 5 |
| 2 | Parents | Never Turn Your Back on a Friend (1973) | 92 | 5 |
| 3 | You're the Biggest Thing Since Powdered Milk | Never Turn Your Back on a Friend (1973) | 90 | 3 |
| 4 | In For the Kill | In for the Kill (1974) | 86.7 | 3 |
| 5 | Baby Please Don't Go (Big Joe Williams cover) | Never Turn Your Back on a Friend (1973) | 86.7 | 3 |
| 6 | In the Grip of a Tyrefitter's Hand | Never Turn Your Back on a Friend (1973) | 85 | 3 |
| 7 | You Know I'll Always Love You | Never Turn Your Back on a Friend (1973) | 81.7 | 3 |