Born in Bay du Nord, Fortune Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Bud Davidge earned a BA and a Bachelor of Education from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1968, followed by a Master of Education from the University of Toronto in 1974. Memorial University conferred an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) in 2012.
Bud enjoyed a long career in education as a teacher and administrator, retiring in 1995. A dedicated musician, he has been active since 1977 as a performer, recording artist, and songwriter.
Bud and his wife, Daphne, have two children, Christopher and Janine. He divides his time between English Harbour West and St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.