Why did tony bourge leave budgie
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List of Budgie band members
Budgie were a Welsh heavy metal band from Cardiff. Formed in late 1967, the group originally consisted of lead vocalist and bassist Burke Shelley, guitarists and backing vocalists Tony Bourge and Brian Goddard, and drummer Ray Phillips. The group broke up in 2010, when their lineup featured Shelley, drummer Steve Williams (originally a member from 1974 to 1986, and later since 1999), and guitarist Craig Goldy (who joined in 2008).
History
1967–1988
Budgie were formed in late 1967.[1] The original lineup featured Burke Shelley, Brian Goddard, Tony Bourge and Ray Phillips.[2] By early 1970, Goddard had left the group because, according to Shelley, "he got a girl pregnant and suddenly had to get a job".[3] The remaining trio released Budgie in 1971, Squawk in 1972 and Never Turn Your Back on a Friend in 1973.[4] By the end of 1973, Phillips had left Budgie.[5] He was replaced by Pete Boot, who debuted on In for the Kill! released the following year.[6] After around
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Late 1967 in Cardiff, Burke Shelley (bass/lead vocals) met up with Ray Phillips (drums) and guitarist Tony Bourge to form Budgie establishing a substantial following within the South Wales college and club circuit. Welsh rock band For the Siouxsie and the Banshees drummer, see Budgie (musician). Budgie were a Welsh heavy metal band from Cardiff. The band formed in 1967, and recorded a demo the following year. In 1971, their first album was blues-oriented hard rock and produced by Rodger Bain, released by MCA. Later records found Budgie gradually moving into a harder and more aggressive sound. The band, usually a classic power trio with the occasional keyboard player, released ten albums, with MCA, A&M, and RCA, between 1971 and 1982, attracting a fair number of fans and achieving modest commercial success. Budgie were one of the earliest heavy metal bands, and according to Garry Sharpe-Young they were a seminal influence on many acts of that scene,[3] particularly the new wave of British heavy metal, and later acts such as Metallica.[4] The band have been noted as "among the heaviest metal of its day".[1] Budgie formed in 1967 in Cardiff, Wales, under the name Hills Contemporary Grass. The original line-up consisted
After a journalist commented Budgie's sound was more akin to a 'Six Ton' Budgie, their name became as heavyweight as their delivery. In 1970, Roger Bain was impressed by their raw energy and promise and via his company 'Hummingbird Productions', Dave Howels from MCA signed the band. Budgie were now back as Budgie with a five album deal.
Many claim The MCA albums were arguably their finest work, with openers Budgie and Squawk providing the backbone of heavy riffs and melodic interludes which was to characterise the bands' style. Shelley's high-pitched vocals were first aired on the charmingly titled single Crash Course In Brain Surgery. Their sense of humour was often reflected in their song titles, "Hot As A Docker's Armpit" proving Budgie didn't take life too seriously. 1973's Never Turn Your Back O •
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