As per The Daily Mail:
UFO bass player Pete Way has died aged 69 after suffering ‘life-threatening’ injuries in an accident two months ago which eventually led to his death.
The legendary founder of the iconic rock band died with his wife Jenny by his side on Friday morning.
The father-of-two, who also founded groups Waysted and Fastway, and was the former bassist for Ozzy Osbourne leaves behind daughters Zowie and Charlotte.
His passing was announced on the Pete Way Official Facebook page in a statement which read: ‘Iconic bass player Pete Way founder of UFO, Waysted and, latterly, The Pete Way Band has died.
‘He sustained life threatening injuries in an accident two months ago but fought hard until finally succumbing to those injuries at 11.35am BST today. His wife, Jenny, was at his side.
It continued: ‘Best known for his work with UFO, Pete’s energetic live performances were at the heart of the band’s countless world tours.
‘His melodic bass lines underpinned the catalogue of enduring rock classics upon which UFO’s reputation and legacy were founded.
‘Pete’s post UFO work included collaborating with “Fast” Eddie Clarke from Motörhead – the two putting together Fastway with Humble Pie drummer Jerry Shirley and bassist for his long time friend, Ozzy Osbourne.
‘He then put together his own band Waysted. Pete’s keen ear for song arrangements have also seen him serve as producer for popular hard rock acts such as Twisted Sister and the Cockney Rejects.
‘Pete had recently finished a solo album, “Walking On The Edge” with producer Mike Clink (Guns n Roses “Appetite For Destruction” amongst many more.)
‘He had a biography published “A Fast Ride Out Of Here” in 2017 and an album “Amphetamine” which is currently out on Cargo Records.
‘Pete is survived by two daughters, Zowie and Charlotte and his younger brother, Neill.’
