“RIP UFO!”

Way wants no part in 2019’s 50th-anniversary farewell tour.

Along with former UFO guitarist Michael Schenker, Pete Way will not be taking any part in UFO’s 50th-anniversary shows next year. Fans had hoped that various ex-members might join the group on stage for an all-star jam on the final night of their UK tour. But with Schenker telling Classic Rock: “For me,

UFO only exists with the original five members, plus producer Ron Nevison”

(see page 99), bass player Way, who left the band in 2008, wants it known that he feels the same way.

“I would like to make sure that nobody is under the illusion that I will be appearing,” he says of the jam – which at this stage is just rumour. “I will be touring with my new band. Paul Chapman [former UFO/Waysted guitarist] will not be on guitar, sadly, but it was a pleasure to see him again.”

In a statement, Way added: “I wish UFO all the luck in the world and I am sure fans would like to see the original line-up again but for me, I can only say RIP UFO.” DL