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Budgie was born in St Helens, United Kingdom on August 21, 1957. Budgie is a drummer and songwriter. That works out to 68 years old in 2026.
My Take
Budgie is exactly the kind of drummer I gravitate toward, more interested in atmosphere than in showing off. As the backbone of Siouxsie and the Banshees and co-founder of the Creatures, he helped define the texture of post-punk, using space and restraint where lesser players would simply pound away. His playing has a tribal, hypnotic quality that shaped records far more than casual listeners realize. To me he is a musician's musician, the unglamorous engine behind some genuinely adventurous music. Drummers like Budgie remind me that rhythm can be the most expressive voice in a band.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Budgie
- Name (Japanese)
- バッジー
- Reading
- ばっじー
- Born
- August 21, 1957 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rooster
- Origin
- St Helens, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- drummer / songwriter
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budgie%20(musician)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2074381
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Budgie born?
Born August 21, 1957 (age 68).
Where is Budgie from?
Budgie is from St Helens, United Kingdom.
What does Budgie do?
Budgie works as drummer, songwriter.
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