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Pete Way

Peter Way was a prominent English bassist best known for his lengthy tenure with the rock band UFO. He co-founded the group in 1968 and remained a key member through multiple stints until 2008. Beyond UFO, Way also co-founded the bands Waysted and Fastway and collaborated with other notable acts like Michael Schenker Group and Ozzy Osbourne.

August 1950: Birth of Pete Way

Pete Way was born in August 1950.

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1968: Co-founds UFO

Pete Way co-founded the rock band UFO in 1968.

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1982: Departs from UFO and forms Waysted

Pete Way left UFO and formed the band Waysted in 1982.

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1982: Waysted's Debut Album and Chart Success

Waysted, the band formed by Pete Way, released their debut album "Vices" in 1982, reaching number 78 in the UK Albums Chart.

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1988: Briefly rejoins UFO

Pete Way briefly rejoined UFO in 1988.

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1989: Departs from UFO (again)

Pete Way left UFO again in 1989.

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1991: Rejoins UFO

Pete Way rejoined UFO in 1991.

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1992: UFO Releases "High Stakes & Dangerous Men"

UFO, with Pete Way back in the lineup, released the album "High Stakes & Dangerous Men" in 1992.

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1995: UFO Releases "Walk on Water"

UFO released the album "Walk on Water" in 1995.

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December 2000: Death of Joanna Demas-Way

Pete Way's fourth wife, Joanna Demas-Way, passed away from a drug overdose in December 2000.

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2000: UFO Releases "Covenant"

UFO released the album "Covenant" in 2000.

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2002: UFO Releases "Sharks"

UFO released the album "Sharks" in 2002.

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2004: UFO Releases "You Are Here"

UFO released the album "You Are Here" in 2004.

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2006: UFO Releases "The Monkey Puzzle"

UFO released the album "The Monkey Puzzle" in 2006.

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2008: Departs from UFO due to health issues

Due to health problems, Pete Way left UFO in 2008.

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2013: Pete Way's Battle with Prostate Cancer

Pete Way underwent treatment for prostate cancer in 2013.

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2016: Pete Way's Heart Attack

Pete Way suffered a heart attack in 2016.

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2017: Release of Pete Way's Autobiography

Pete Way's autobiography, "A Fast Ride Out of Here: Confessions of Rock's Most Dangerous Man," was published in 2017.

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2018: Formation of the Pete Way Band

Pete Way formed the Pete Way Band in 2018.

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2019: Lineup Change in the Pete Way Band

The Pete Way Band saw a lineup change in 2019 with Tym Scopes replacing Kamil Woj on guitar.

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August 2020: Passing of Pete Way

Pete Way died in August 2020 from injuries sustained in an accident two months prior.

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2020: Publication of "Pete Way: by Ross Halfin"

The photography book "Pete Way: by Ross Halfin" was released in 2020, showcasing Ross Halfin's photographs of Pete Way.

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2021: Posthumous Release of "Misanthropy"

"Misanthropy," a Warfare song featuring Pete Way's bass playing, was released posthumously in 2021.

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