The legendary UFO bassist and co-founder Pete Way died at the age of 69. The information was shared on his official Facebook page and said that he was fighting injuries of an acident that happened two months ago. The musician inspired many bands and the rockstars paid tribute to Pete on their social networks.
Rockstars react to the death of UFO co-founder and bassist Pete Way:
Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath)
“This year keeps getting worse. Pete Way, one of the “characters” of metal and fellow @AVFCOfficial supporter has passed. He supported Deadland Ritual on the show in London. Very funny man. RIP Pete.”
Michael Schenker
“Oh my Dear Pete
You have left us.
I am so sad.
Your sweet existence has left us. I am in tears.
You were more than you maybe knew.
You were loved by everyone I know.
I am so so very very sad.
I love you Pete.
God Bless You Forever.
Rest In Peace my Dear Friend.
My condolences to your loved ones.
From the depth of my heart.
Michael Schenker .xxx”
“p.s Fly away and enjoy Heaven ”
David Ellefson (Megadeth)
“Very sad to hear of the passing of Pete Way today. The “Strangers In The Night” live album is hands-down one of my all-time favorites, and for me the highlight of the UFO lineup of that day.”
“Pete and his girlfriend actually came to see Megadeth on the Clash of the Titans tour at the Birmingham NEC Arena in 1990 where Dave Mustaine and I had a brief conversation with him just before we took the stage that evening. It’s always impactful to know your heroes are in the audience for your show, the same way I was for his show with Waysted opening for Iron Maiden several years before at Irvine Meadows, CA.”
“Pete’s look, his style, and his simple but powerful bass lines were a highly influential force to my own playing. He will be dearly missed….RIP!”
UFO
“The news none of us ever wanted to hear. R.I.P. Pete.”
Nikki Sixx (Mötley Crüe)
“RIP Rockstar. One of my main influences. Gotta go listen to some UFO tonight. Posted 🖤 @withregram • @rosshalfin Pete Way RIP…. It is with the greatest of sadness I post this. Of all the people I’ve known and toured with, in his day Pete was the most fun and he remained a good friend. ‘Light’s Out In London’ really says it all.”
Charlie Benante (Anthrax)
“We lost a legend today, #peteway you will always be the Coolest Rock Star.”
Kirk Hammett (Metallica)
“Pete Way was a huge influence on me , he was uncompromising musically , and he was a great performer . He had a unique feel and wrote some of my all time fave songs .
My heart goes out to all his friends and family”.
Gilby Clarke
“RIP Pete Way. one of my favorite & coolest looking bass players ever. If I played bass I would play a Thunderbird on my knees also. thanks for all those great UFO records. Pete Way may u find peace with your Lights Out!”
Biff Byford (Saxon)
“Sad to hear of Pete’s passing I’ve known him a long time brill bass player lovely man and funny as hell a big inspiration for many musicians myself included RIP.”
Frank Bello (Anthrax)
“RIP Pete Way.. Thank you for inspiring me to always give it my all as a bass player-and being so great to me every time we saw each other. You will be missed..”
Michael Amott (Arch Enemy)
“Iconic bass player, and a true rock’n’roll madman by all accounts. I can highly recommend his autobiography “A fast ride out of here”, as well as all the great music he played & wrote on. They just don’t make ‘em like this anymore…. R.I.P. Pete Way”
Mike Portnoy
“So sad to hear of the passing of the legendary Pete Way. He was the prototype badass early metal bassist who surely inspired the likes of guys like Steve Harris and Nikki Sixx. UFO’s Strangers In The Night remains one of my favorite live albums of all time.”
Stephen Perkins (Jane’s Addiction)
“RIP Pete Way @UFO_rockband ~Lights Out -but still shining”.
Cheap Trick
“Rest in Peace, Pete Way – from your friends Cheap Trick”.