Pete Way

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.

Pete Way
2007-10-23 UFO, Kantine, Koeln, Pete Way, IMG 7203.jpg
Pete Way in October 2007
Background information
Birth namePeter Frederick Way
Born(1951-08-07)7 August 1951
Enfield, Middlesex, England
Died14 August 2020(2020-08-14) (aged 69)
GenresHard rock, heavy metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentsBass guitar
Years active1969–2020
Associated actsUFO, Fastway, Waysted, The Plot, Ozzy Osbourne, Michael Schenker Group
WebsiteOfficial 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

  1. "Legendary UFO Bassist PETE WAY Dead At 69". Blabbermouth.net. 14 August 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  2. "UFO Bassist Pete Way Dead at 69". Ultimate Classic Rock. 14 August 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.