Budgie is a Welsh rock band formed in 1967 in Cardiff, England. Initially called "Hills Contemporary Grass" , the band soon changed its name to "Six Ton Budgie" , then shortened it to "Budgie" . The original lineup included Бёрк Шелли , Брайан Годдард , Тони Бордж , and Рэй Филлипс . The band recorded their first demo in 1969, and in 1970, following the departure Брайана Годдарда the band became a trio. Budgie made a significant contribution to the development of hard rock, becoming one of the first bands to combine heavy riffs with melodic vocals.

• Genres: Хард-рок, Иностранный рок
• Country: United Kingdom
• Language: English