The UFO Thread-Pete Way RIP

[Stadler]

That's sad, because with his history, it's inevitable that speculation would ensue.  He wasn't that old, really. 

[pg1067]

I didn't realize until today that he never played on any Fastway material because of a contract issue.

[El Barto]

What was the accident, do we know?

If it's anything less spectacular than launching his flaming Jaguar through the side of a side of a convent it'll be a massive waste.

[TAC]

I didn't realize until today that he never played on any Fastway material because of a contract issue.

I'll address this all in the Listening Party Thread, but I think UFO re-upped with Chrysalis shortly before all this went down.

Yeah, he basically had to walk away from those songs and relinquish any credit. Chrysalis did put in a bid for Fastway, but Columbia (I think) made an offer Chrysalis couldn't match.

So while Columbia released Fastway in 1983, Chrysalis released Waysted's Vices in 1983. Waysted is also a play on the names of Pete Way and Fast Ed..WAY(fa)ST ED.

Fastway drummer Jerry Shirley would reconnect with Pete Way on The Good The Bad The Waysted in 1985.

[pg1067]

Waysted is also a play on the names of Pete Way and Fast Ed..WAY(fa)ST ED.

That seems odd given that Clarke wasn't involved with Waysted.

[TAC]

Waysted is also a play on the names of Pete Way and Fast Ed..WAY(fa)ST ED.

That seems odd given that Clarke wasn't involved with Waysted.

It was probably one of the names they brainstormed when they got together.


When Vices came out, that was literally the first thing I thought of.

[jammindude]

One has one name first...the other has the other name first...

I wonder who came up with which one? 

[Stadler]

Love that first Fastway record.  I like the second one, too, but it's not the same, and you can tell.

[El Barto]

I've probably mentioned this before, but both times Waysted was supposed to come through Dallas on support tours they cancelled (or no-showed). I had always assumed they were just a myth, like Nessie, or the Holocaust, or something. When a friend mentioned they were a real band many years later it kind of took me by surprise.

On the other hand, Fastway was the first band I ever saw. Bought one of those sleeveless checkered shirts everybody had back then. Good band.

[TAC]

Bought one of those sleeveless checkered shirts everybody had back then.

Holy shit, so did I.

[TAC]

Nice article by The Guardian

https://amp.theguardian.com/music/2020/aug/17/farewell-to-pete-way-bassist-ufo?fbclid=IwAR3QxyWYaLUMZs8A-BP9uZKST7rqevJ1YRrfSx4BQZFDfljWwoE3bN2WGBg

[Stadler]

Bought one of those sleeveless checkered shirts everybody had back then.

Holy shit, so did I.

I went with the sleeveless Maiden shirt with The Trooper cover on it.   That was the Piece of Mind tour, and Fastway opened for them.   Coney Hatch too, but they sucked.    Dave King killed it, then Bruce came out and raised the bar even higher.   

[TAC]

The last UFO album that Pete Way appeared on was the 2006's sneaky good The Monkey Puzzle.

The classic lineup with Vinnie Moore instead of Michael Schenker.

[Stadler]

I didn't realize he wasn't still in; I thought he was doing the victory lap with Mogg.   Interesting.   

I'm a BIG fan of those three reunion records with Schenker, myself.   

[TAC]

I didn't realize he wasn't still in; I thought he was doing the victory lap with Mogg.   Interesting.   

I'm a BIG fan of those three reunion records with Schenker, myself.

I think Sharks is fairly weak, but I love Covenant.

Way stayed in for the first two Vinnie Moore albums, You Are Here and The Monkey Puzzle.

I was listening to The Monkey Puzzle so I thought I'd post that.

[EPICVIEW]

this is awful   no words

[TAC]

Here is a link to an interview that Jenny Way, Pete's wife, did yesterday.

https://www.americanheartbreak.com/rnrgeekwp/jenny-way-wife-of-the-late-great-pete-way/

Pete's tragic accident? Falling down the stairs.
But the fucking hell he went through because of it...

[ProfessorPeart]

Got my copies of UFO 1 and UFO 2. Just started with UFO 1 and, good god, Pete's bass is loud! I realize these first 2 records aren't exactly what the band is know for, but I am enjoying 1 so far. Good driving rock.

The 10 disc box finally shipped today. Probably be digging into that next week, as long as the USPS doesn't take 3 weeks.

[ProfessorPeart]

Now playing: Phenomenon.

Rock Bottom is currently kicking my butt. Instrumental section is just excellent.

[jjrock88]

Now playing: Phenomenon.

Rock Bottom is currently kicking my butt. Instrumental section is just excellent.

You’re going to be Tim’s star pupil when he does his discography thread

[TAC]

Liftoff scheduled for Monday night!!

[jjrock88]

Liftoff scheduled for Monday night!!

 

[Lowdz]

Liftoff scheduled for Monday night!!

Shit, better get on with my home work.

[TAC]

Homework assignments coming tomorrow I believe. 

[EPICVIEW]

really enjoying this new  1976 UFO from Hollywood release on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/4ExEFLqUbbhZGjon20wDYA

[TAC]

really enjoying this new  1976 UFO from Hollywood release on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/4ExEFLqUbbhZGjon20wDYA

I've seen it on Spotify and was wondering where it came from. I feel like this has to have been released before. It's not great sounding, but a classic show for sure.

[ProfessorPeart]

Interesting that this was bumped today on the 3 year anniversary of Pete's death.

[wolfking]

Hold up......it's been close to 3 years since Tim's listening party!?  That's fucking insane.  Just felt like a few months ago.

[ProfessorPeart]

Hold up......it's been close to 3 years since Tim's listening party!?  That's fucking insane.  Just felt like a few months ago.

I'm with you. 3 years? Life is just flying by.

[EPICVIEW]

Interesting that this was bumped today on the 3 year anniversary of Pete's death.

That is wild   I saw UFO and Waysted and met and partied with Pete long ago... time is flying for sure

[Stadler]

Interesting that this was bumped today on the 3 year anniversary of Pete's death.

That is wild   I saw UFO and Waysted and met and partied with Pete long ago... time is flying for sure

That's like saying "I jammed with Hendrix" or "I tossed a football with Tom Brady".  Hahaha.

[EPICVIEW]

Interesting that this was bumped today on the 3 year anniversary of Pete's death.

That is wild   I saw UFO and Waysted and met and partied with Pete long ago... time is flying for sure

That's like saying "I jammed with Hendrix" or "I tossed a football with Tom Brady".  Hahaha.

I guess ..but Id not put at the level of Jamming with Jimi LOL  I met and partied with so many of the metal and rock acts back in the 80s... I do have some great memories,  sadly my memory is not as solid as I get older LOL   

[EPICVIEW]

Hold up......it's been close to 3 years since Tim's listening party!?  That's fucking insane.  Just felt like a few months ago.

I agree   

[TAC]

It's probably because we've been using it as a general UFO thread since the Listening Party ended. We were in the thread a little over a month ago.

[LudwigVan]

Martian Landscape might just edge out I'm A Loser for my favorite song on No Heavy Petting.