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 ...

When a newly solo (and closely chaperoned) Ozzy Osbourne wanted to escape the eagle eyes of his tour ‘minders’, he knew there was one place they’d never think of seeking him out: hanging out with ...

The singer of legendary rock band Budgie has died at the age of 71. Burke Shelley - the singer and bassist with the Seventies rockers who brought out 11 albums - died in hospital. The group influenced ...

A NEW documentary to be screened tonight will credit a ’60s heavy metal band from Cardiff as influencing the legendary long-haired likes of Metallica and Iron Maiden. A NEW documentary to be screened ...

Rock band Budgie's lead singer and bassist Burke Shelley has died aged 71. The devastating news of the Welsh musician's death was announced by his daughter Ela Shelley, in a heartbreaking statement on ...

Formed in 1967 in Cardiff, Budgie's influence always outweighed their sales. Important bands often do, and Budgie, it's safe to say, were an important band. They are often compared to fellow British ...

Budgie have been covered by Metallica and are one of Wales' greatest rock bands. After the third album, Never Turn Your Back On A Friend, drummer Ray Phillips left and was replaced in 1973 by Pete ...

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 ...

Welsh trio Budgie may not have been as successful as Black Sabbath or Led Zeppelin, but they influenced everyone from Metallica and Iron Maiden to Soundgarden and Steve Albini. In 2004, helium-voiced ...

Famous fan Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich paid tribute to Shelley in a touching Instagram post. By Gil Kaufman Burke Shelley, singer/bassist for 1970s Welsh hard rock band Budgie, has died at age 71.