Nibody Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 As a mate of mine wqhent to watch X-UFO at the weekend thought I'd look them up on YouTube. Found a video of them from this year with Pete Way guesting. I know he's had a bit of a battle with his demons but this was hard to watch as a fan of UFO and Pete. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG55jYQdZJA&context=C37e76d7ADOEgsToPDskJiWLp2tiPZ6g1xWhBSCEKH"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG55jYQdZJA&context=C37e76d7ADOEgsToPDskJiWLp2tiPZ6g1xWhBSCEKH[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul j h Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Hi i am a huge UFO/Pete Way fan he was one of my bass heroes, i recently bought the UFO at Rockpalast DVD which was interesting as i was at that gig in Dortmund many moons ago. It was still as good as i remembered, but i was at least sober this time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulconnolly Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 He "guested" with Michael Schenker at High Voltage last summer. Schenker's regular bass player disappeared backstage while Pete Way was "playing". You could still hear the bass riffs from the regular bassist off stage. Sad really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibody Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) I'm considering going to see them in Wolverhampton next month. Would be nice for a healthy Pete to play but the realist in me knows this isn't going to happen. Last but one of my main "heroes" still breathing with Lynott and the Ox gone. Thank god for JPJ! Edited February 21, 2012 by Nibody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) He didn't play with them on the last tour at all. The last tour I did see him play on he was a bit wayward, playing itself not too bad but clearly out of it, Mogg was definitely getting quite annoyed with him by the end of the set. He seems to have sadly degenerated further, I'd totally forgotten about his guest slot with MSG at HV. The band's official site doesn't feature a bass player in the lineup at all, last tour had some blond guy from the USA guesting and he was excellent. The real UFO play UK shows next month, would be very surprised to see Way even making it as a guest. Edited February 21, 2012 by KevB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I used to be a huge UFO/MSG fan back in the day. I still love listening to the old albums but i must admit to not following the various bands/member's since the late 90's. I do have a live at the BBC (IIR)recording and there are so many mistakes (for an establish pro band) that i sort of went off them live. i didnt realise all this was going on so thanks for posting the video clip, and to Kev for the heads up about the live dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 The guy playing bass with X-UFO in the original post isn't ex UFO at all but did play with Michael Shenker for several years. I've no idea who the bass player will be in the genuine UFO's tour next month, it seems unclear from the official website. I'd be happy with the guy who stood in for the last tour (promoting 'The Visitor') but can't recall his name. I got to hear the latest album 'Seven Deadly' last night, not bad but far from a classic. If they pick the best 2 or 3 songs from it and fill the rest of the set with classics and fan faves then it'll be a decent gig. On the basis of the youtube clips I wouldn't pay to go see X-UFO I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibody Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 [quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1329829523' post='1547979'] I used to be a huge UFO/MSG fan back in the day. I still love listening to the old albums but i must admit to not following the various bands/member's since the late 90's. I do have a live at the BBC (IIR)recording and there are so many mistakes (for an establish pro band) that i sort of went off them live. i didnt realise all this was going on so thanks for posting the video clip, and to Kev for the heads up about the live dates. [/quote] [quote name='KevB' timestamp='1329830717' post='1548010'] The guy playing bass with X-UFO in the original post isn't ex UFO at all but did play with Michael Shenker for several years. I've no idea who the bass player will be in the genuine UFO's tour next month, it seems unclear from the official website. I'd be happy with the guy who stood in for the last tour (promoting 'The Visitor') but can't recall his name. I got to hear the latest album 'Seven Deadly' last night, not bad but far from a classic. If they pick the best 2 or 3 songs from it and fill the rest of the set with classics and fan faves then it'll be a decent gig. On the basis of the youtube clips I wouldn't pay to go see X-UFO I'm afraid. [/quote] So, shall wqe start the list of people willing to throw their hat in the ring.. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) The subject came up recently on here when someone was offered a gig that stipulated the bass player had to own a Gibson T-Bird but that subsequently turned out to be Marseilles so in theory yes we can all still apply! I got to hear the latest UFO album last night and in truth it's not that great to be honest... Edited February 21, 2012 by KevB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 [quote name='KevB' timestamp='1329830717' post='1548010'] . On the basis of the youtube clips I wouldn't pay to go see X-UFO I'm afraid. [/quote] I have seen and heard a lot better, but not by an tribute type of band. Then again, this band dont sound great either ;-) [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLXnT4F4Kkc&feature=related[/media] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftyhook Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Oh dear. Never mind Pete Way....... "Oh Lord, the mess I'm in" said this singer....... Oh dear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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