We’re sad to report that former Budgie guitarist John Thomas has passed away at age 63. As one of the earliest bands which inspired heavy metal, Welsh band Budgie is one of the genre’s most ...

John Burke Shelley, the bassist and lead singer for Welsh heavy metal band Budgie, has reportedly died at the age of 71. “It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my father, John Burke ...

Burke Shelley (right) was the only constant member of pioneering hard rock band Budgie. Credit: Courtesy Photo / MCA Records Vocalist-bassist Burke Shelley of the groundbreaking Welsh hard rock band ...

Ray Phillips, drummer with pioneering heavy metal band Budgie, recalled how Metallica’s cover of their song “Breadfan” saved him from financial disaster. The Welsh band released the original track on ...

Burke Shelley, singer and bassist of the hard rocking Welsh group Budgie, has died at the age of 71. "It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my father, John Burke Shelley. He passed ...