'PROTOTYPE BADASS': UFO bass player Pete Way dead at 69

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Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx has chimed in on a debate about who the most underrated bassist ever is.On Thursday (August 13), one Twitter user asked the question: “Who is the most underrated bass player ever?” Prompting another user to reply by tagging the Crüe legend’s Twitter handle.The multi-platinum rocker, whose band has sold over 100 million albums worldwide, weighed in on the debate, simply offering a one word response: “Me.”Me— Nikki Sixx (@NikkiSixx) August 14, 2020Mötley Crüe boasts four iconic talents and personalities, each making up an essential part of the formula.

Ozzy Osbourne and more, has died aged 69.According to a post on his official Facebook page, Way “sustained life threatening injuries in an accident two months ago, but fought hard until finally succumbing to those injuries at 11.35am BST today (August 14).

UFO founder Pete Way has died at the age of 69.The legendary bassist is said to have sustained "life-threatening" injuries in a serious accident two months ago, which eventually led to his death.Founded in 60s London, UFO was a hugely acclaimed Brit rock band that bridged the gap between rock music and heavy metal. Way's tragic death was announced over Facebook, 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.

official Facebook page, it was announced that Way had sustained ‘life-threatening injuries’ in an accident earlier this summer. He died today (14 August) with his wife Jenny by his side and is survived by his two children.The statement reads: ‘Pete Way founder of UFO, Waysted and, latterly, The Pete Way Band has died.