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Public records list Pete Way as a bass guitarist, composer and musician. Pete Way was born in London, Roman Empire on August 7, 1950. Death is recorded on August 14, 2020, at the age of 70.
My Take
Pete Way was rock and roll in its purest, most reckless form. As co-founder and bassist of UFO, he laid down the low-end backbone of a band that influenced generations of hard rock and metal, and his wild, leg-kicking stage presence made the bass feel like a lead instrument. His later work with the Michael Schenker Group, Ozzy Osbourne and his own bands proved he was always chasing the next stage. What I respect about Way is that he never sanded down his edges. He lived and played without compromise, and when he died in 2020 the genre lost one of its most authentic spirits.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Pete Way
- Name (Japanese)
- ピート・ウェイ
- Reading
- ぴーと・うぇい
- Born
- August 7, 1950 – August 14, 2020
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Tiger
- Origin
- London, Roman Empire
- Occupation
- bass guitarist / composer / musician / guitarist / bassist
2. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.peteway.co.uk/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete%20Way
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2719855
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Pete Way born?
Born August 7, 1950.
When did Pete Way die?
Died August 14, 2020, aged 70.
Where was Pete Way from?
Pete Way was from London, Roman Empire.
What did Pete Way do?
Pete Way worked as bass guitarist, composer, musician, guitarist, bassist.
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