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Budgie

Musical Group
Forfans of 1970s hard rock and early heavy metal; listeners who like classic power trios and influential yet underrated bands.
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The Profile

Welsh hard rock/heavy metal power trio from Cardiff, noted for influential 1970s albums and a distinctive bass-led sound and vocals.

Listed in the reviews as a trio from Cardiff featuring Burke Shelley (vocals, bass), Tony Bourge (guitar) and Raymond (Ray) Phillips (drums) on early albums; later line-up changes cited in reviews include Simon Lees and John Thomas. Reviews credit the band with influencing later heavy metal acts.

DeBaser reviews present Budgie as an influential Welsh hard rock/heavy metal power trio with standout 1970s albums. Critics praise songwriting, Burke Shelley’s vocals and strong bass/guitar interplay. Several albums (Budgie, Squawk, In for the Kill, Never Turn Your Back on a Friend, Power Supply) are highlighted as essential.

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