rubis Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Very sad to read this. I was never what you might call a fan of Budgie, but was aware of them, and they still crop up on those late night compilation programmes. He seems a very decent and philosophical bloke, I hope things improve for him. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/entertainment/music/singer-of-70s-rock-legends-budgie-says-hes-suffering-from-a-life-threatening-condition/ar-BBZOjhn?ocid=spartandhp 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 That’s is sad, but I commend his decision. Burke is the Welsh Geddy in terms of voice and principal instrument. I do like me some Budgie. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Sad news, but he seems philosophical and fairly serene about it. I saw him with the final version of Budgie in what must have been the last UK tour. He was still whippet-thin and playing what looked like the same Precision I first saw him with in 1973. The only real change was his hair, he had it cropped short. Great gig, like being in the grip of a tyrefitter's hand. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aDx Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 so so sad! He was the reason i started playing bass.... life is a sky high percentage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Very sorry to hear this sad news. I was never particularly a Budgie fan, but well aware of the bands and musicians they influenced. I was playing an open mic night in Cardiff a couple of years back, with a singer-guitarist pal and our mate who's a drummer It went pretty well, and our singer went & sat down next to an old bloke sat watching us, started chatting away. Turns out, it was Burke, and I hadn't recognised him He said "well played lads" "Really enjoyed your mini set". We had a chat, and our guitarist had actually played with him several times before Burke was a really decent sort of guy - not at all a sufferer of "rock star syndrome", no sense of self importance or ego Hope he carries on for as long as possible - really hope he can get chance to record those unheard Budgie songs 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Happy memories of bouncing up and down to Zoom Club back in the day, saw them a number of times early-mid 70s. To exit on your own terms is great, I think. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 20 hours ago, rubis said: Very sad to read this. I was never what you might call a fan of Budgie, but was aware of them, and they still crop up on those late night compilation programmes. He seems a very decent and philosophical bloke, I hope things improve for him. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/entertainment/music/singer-of-70s-rock-legends-budgie-says-hes-suffering-from-a-life-threatening-condition/ar-BBZOjhn?ocid=spartandhp Ah, sad news. I've always loved Budgie. So glad I got to see them a few times with the revolving door of guitar players they had toward the end! It's comforting to read him taking it so calmly. And that's quite a magnificent beard he's got himself. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo-London Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) One of my primary influences as a teenager. We used to go and see Budgie in pubs when we were underage! Happy days. I play a beaten up 60's Precision so the influence has lasted well. Davo Edited February 10, 2020 by Davo-London 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rubis Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 9 hours ago, Paul S said: Happy memories of bouncing up and down to Zoom Club back in the day, saw them a number of times early-mid 70s. To exit on your own terms is great, I think. Yes, I quite agree, his attitude reminded me of Wilco Johnson when faced with similar prognosis, and I greatly respect his mettle. I really hope he shares some of Wilco's luck, and has a new lease of life. I notice, whenever his name, or that of Budgie, crops up in these pages, he commands a lot of respect 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Fantastic singer and bassist. I loved Budgie back in the day. Healing thoughts go out to Burke; that final Budgie release could also be very interesting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Probably the most exciting gig I ever went to was Budgie at the Winning Post, Witton in ( about) 1975. I was completely in awe of Burke Shelley. He had such an amazing stage presence. Healing thoughts to him indeed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondo Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I have mentioned My love for Budgie and Burke Shelley in particular on here many times over the years. I first saw them in1973 and bought all their albums for many years...lost track a bit in the '90s and didn't keep up with collecting their releases but always loved to hear from them. Good luck Mr Shelley, thank you for the music and more importantly, thank you for inspiring me to play bass..... You will always be my hero. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 One of my favourite bands in the early seventies, fabulous album covers by Roger Dean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stippy Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Nightflight still one of favourites...great voice, great bass, wish him well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Good luck Burke. My brother knows his son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic1989 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Love Burke's bass playing . Love Budgie. Since I was a teenager. So sad.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 This is really sad news. I've been a fan of his music since my teens although I've never had the chance to see him live. Learning the Hammer and Tongs riff was one of my earliest bass exercises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 No matter what, Burke will always be the legend that is Budgie. In For The Kill is one of my fav songs. The energy when the bass and then vocals kick in is immense. Love it. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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