History of Pete Way in Timeline
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.
1968: Co-founds UFO
Pete Way co-founded the rock band UFO in 1968.
1982: Departs from UFO and forms Waysted
Pete Way left UFO and formed the band Waysted in 1982.
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.
1988: Briefly rejoins UFO
Pete Way briefly rejoined UFO in 1988.
1989: Departs from UFO (again)
Pete Way left UFO again in 1989.
1991: Rejoins UFO
Pete Way rejoined UFO in 1991.
1992: UFO Releases "High Stakes & Dangerous Men"
UFO, with Pete Way back in the lineup, released the album "High Stakes & Dangerous Men" in 1992.
1995: UFO Releases "Walk on Water"
UFO released the album "Walk on Water" in 1995.
December 2000: Death of Joanna Demas-Way
Pete Way's fourth wife, Joanna Demas-Way, passed away from a drug overdose in December 2000.
2000: UFO Releases "Covenant"
UFO released the album "Covenant" in 2000.
2002: UFO Releases "Sharks"
UFO released the album "Sharks" in 2002.
2004: UFO Releases "You Are Here"
UFO released the album "You Are Here" in 2004.
2006: UFO Releases "The Monkey Puzzle"
UFO released the album "The Monkey Puzzle" in 2006.
2008: Departs from UFO due to health issues
Due to health problems, Pete Way left UFO in 2008.
2013: Pete Way's Battle with Prostate Cancer
Pete Way underwent treatment for prostate cancer in 2013.
2016: Pete Way's Heart Attack
Pete Way suffered a heart attack in 2016.
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.
2018: Formation of the Pete Way Band
Pete Way formed the Pete Way Band in 2018.
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.
August 2020: Passing of Pete Way
Pete Way died in August 2020 from injuries sustained in an accident two months prior.
August 2020: Death of Pete Way
Pete Way passed away in August 2020.
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.
2021: Posthumous Release of "Misanthropy"
"Misanthropy," a Warfare song featuring Pete Way's bass playing, was released posthumously in 2021.