Pete Way

British bassist (1950–2020)
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Pete Way

Summary

Pete Way is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on August 7, 1950[3]. He died in London Borough of Enfield[4]. He died on August 14, 2020[5]. He worked as a bass guitarist[6], composer[7], musician[8], and guitarist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,156 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Pete Way…
  • Pete Way died in London Borough of Enfield[4].
  • Pete Way was born on August 7, 1950[3].
  • Pete Way died on August 14, 2020[5].
  • Burial took place at United Kingdom[11].
  • Pete Way held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Pete Way worked as a bass guitarist[6].
  • Pete Way's professions included composer[7].
  • Pete Way worked as a musician[8].
  • Pete Way worked as a guitarist[9].
  • Pete Way's field of work was bass guitar performance[13].
  • Pete Way's field of work was pop rock[14].
  • Pete Way's field of work was rock music[15].
  • Pete Way's field of work was heavy metal music[16].
  • Pete Way's field of work was music[17].
  • Pete Way was a member of UFO[18].
  • Pete Way is recorded as male[19].
  • Pete Way's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Pete Way's genre is hard rock[21].
  • Pete Way's genre is album-oriented rock[22].
  • Pete Way's genre is arena rock[23].
  • Pete Way's genre is traditional heavy metal[24].
  • Pete Way's record label is recorded as Chrysalis Records[25].
  • Pete Way's Commons category is recorded as Pete Way[26].
  • The cause of death was traffic collision[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Pete Way's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on August 7, 1950[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include bass guitarist[6], composer[7], musician[8], and guitarist[9]. Fields of work include bass guitar performance[13]; pop rock[14], a music genre[28], founded in 1965[29]; rock music[15], a music genre[30], founded in 1948[31]; heavy metal music[16], a music genre[32], founded in 1970[33]; and music[17], a type of arts[34].

Death and Burial

Pete Way died on August 14, 2020[5]. He passed away in London Borough of Enfield[4]. The cause of death was traffic collision[27]. He is buried at United Kingdom[11].

Why It Matters

Pete Way ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,156 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35]

He has been cited as an influence by Steve Harris[36], a bassist[37], b. 1956[38], of United Kingdom[39], specialised in heavy metal music[40].

FAQs

Where was Pete Way born?

Pete Way was born in London[2].

Where did Pete Way die?

Pete Way died in London Borough of Enfield[4].

What did Pete Way do for work?

Pete Way worked as bass guitarist[6], composer[7], musician[8], and guitarist[9].

Who did Pete Way influence?

Pete Way has been cited as an influence by Steve Harris[36].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [18] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . bravewords.com. bravewords.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instrument bass guitar
    Place of birth London
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