Budgie

Budgie is easily one of the most underrated bands of all time. They are actually considered to be a HUGE influence on most of the big heavy metal and progressive rock bands that you could probably name. For one, I know that Metallica has released some covers of a few of their songs, including the classic "Breadfan" which can be found on this album. "Never Turn Your Back On A Friend" is probably one of their most well known releases, and when you listen to it, try to appreciate that it was released in 1973, which was very early for this sound.

A good friend introduced me to them a few years ago, and at the time, I found their style to sit somewhere in between Rush and Led Zeppelin. They truly do have their own unique sound however, and I know they are one of those bands that I will always be able to appreciate. Plus they released a massive catalog of music that I have only just begun to scratch the surface of. Give it a listen, and appreciate the awesome bass lines/guitar solos/just song structure in general. Seriously, I promise you won't be disappointed.

Oh and if you are wondering what a Budgie is, its a bird