Pete Way
British bassist (1950–2020)
Peter Frederick Way (7 August 1951 – 14 August 2020) was an English bass player. He is best known as the bassist of the rock band UFO. He played in the band from 1969 to 1982, briefly in 1988–1989 and once again from 1991 to 2008.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Peter Frederick Way |
Born | Enfield, Middlesex, England | 7 August 1951
Died | 14 August 2020 | (aged 69)
Genres | Hard rock, heavy metal |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instruments | Bass guitar |
Years active | 1969–2020 |
Website | Official website |
Way was also known as a founding member of Waysted and Fastway. He also notably played with Michael Schenker Group and Ozzy Osbourne.
Way died on 14 August 2020 at the age of 69. He died due to an injury caused by accident two months earlier.[1] He was 69 years old.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Legendary UFO Bassist PETE WAY Dead At 69". Blabbermouth.net. 14 August 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- ↑ "UFO Bassist Pete Way Dead at 69". Ultimate Classic Rock. 14 August 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.