Toronto rocker Danko Jones has posted a new video clip with the following message:

"I recorded this a few days ago and was gonna post this week, but Pete Way of UFO died two days ago and wanted to acknowledge that the opening riff to our song 'Fists Up High', off our latest record A Rock Supreme, is highly influenced by UFO’s 'Rock Bottom'. R.I.P. Pete Way.

I’m playing my Ultra-Max Hagstrom Guitars of Sweden through my Orange amp and my Way Huge Electronics Green Rhino pedal. Thnx to Jim Dunlop Guitar Products for all the strings and pics."

Iconic bass player Pete Way, founder of UFO, Waysted and, latterly, The Pete Way Band, died at 69 years of age on August 14th. He sustained life threatening injuries in an accident two months ago, but fought hard until finally succumbing to those injuries. His wife, Jenny, was at his side.

Pete Way was a much loved and highly regarded figure among rock fans, critics and fellow musicians alike. 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.

Everyone here at BraveWords offer our condolences to Pete's family. R.I.P.

(Pete Way photos - Joe Kleon)