British veteran hard rockers Budgie have lost their former guitarist John "Big" Thomas. He was part of the band between 1979-1988, 1995-1996 and 1999-2002. It was the band's drummer Steve Williams who broke the news about his death. At the moment, no further details are available. He was 63. R.I.P.

Williams simply said: "My friend and fellow Budgie band member John Thomas sadly passed away last night. My thoughts are with the loved ones he left behind."

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