RIP Pete Way

[TBird1958]

One of my real heroes has passed, thanks Pete, you were one who inspired me.

https://www.facebook.com/PeteWayofficial/

TIME: 16:34 BST
DATE: FRIDAY 14TH AUGUST 2020

PRESS RELEASE

Iconic bass player Pete Way founder of UFO, Waysted and, latterly, The Pete Way Band has died.

He sustained life threatening injuries in an accident two months ago but fought hard until finally succumbing to those injuries at 11.35am BST today. His wife, Jenny, was at his side.

Pete Way was a much loved and highly regarded figure among rock fans, critics and fellow musicians alike. Best known for his work with UFO, Pete's energetic live performances were at the heart of the band's countless world tours. His melodic bass lines underpinned the catalogue of enduring rock classics upon which UFO's reputation and legacy were founded. Pete's post UFO work included collaborating with "Fast" Eddie Clarke from Motörhead - the two putting together Fastway with Humble Pie drummer Jerry Shirley and bassist for his long time friend, Ozzy Osbourne. He then put together his own band Waysted. Pete's keen ear for song arrangements have also seen him serve as producer for popular hard rock acts such as Twisted Sister and the Cockney Rejects. Pete had recently finished a solo album, "Walking On The Edge" with producer Mike Clink (Guns n Roses "Appetite For Destruction" amongst many more.) He had a biography published "A Fast Ride Out Of Here" in 2017 and an album "Amphetamine" which is currently out on Cargo Records.

Pete is survived by two daughters, Zowie and Charlotte and his younger brother, Neill.

[doombass]

R.I.P Pete! Such a great stage act. I would have thought his former lifestyle would have caught up to him eventually, but an accident? I had no clue.

[Highlander]

 

[OldManC]

I commented in the other thread but feel it's appropriate to say it again. Pete was an inspiration to me from the beginning of my falling in love with this instrument. I wanted to look like him, play like him, and have a band that sounded as good as his did. He added much to my life and I will always honor him for that. RIP.

[Chris P.]

[uwe]

And this happens as I have a UFO live double CD with him in both the Schenker und Chapman years on rotation in the car ... 

Unrest with a nice piece, Pete.

[gearHed289]

RIP Pete. A real rock star who influenced many to pick up the bass.