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When Pete Way sadly passed away in 2020, it ended a 50+ year career in rock ænÆ roll, from founder member, bass guitarist and songwriter in UFO, followed by collaborations with MotorheadÆs æFastÆ Eddie Clarke and Ozzy Osbourne, to forming the self-explanatory Waysted, before re-joining his band-mates in UFO. During one of his occasional breaks from UFO he found time to develop a solo career.Forming a trio with guitarist Walt James and drummer Scott Phillips, Pete Way released his solo debut in 2000. Unsurprisingly, given its title, æAmphetamineÆ (CD1) partly chronicles PeteÆs relationship with illicit substances. Taking on lead vocals as well as his trademark bass guitar, the material is a major departure from the melodic rock of UFO, exchanged for a punkier, more metal sound, more in common with grunge, typified on tracks like æThat's TuffÆ and æAmerican Kid (What a Shame)Æ.Pete would take these songs out on the road, recording his set at the Revolution in Cleveland, Ohio on 4th October 2002, for the (almost) Spinal Tap referencing æAlive In ClevelandÆ (CD2), on which æAmerican Kid (What A Shame)Æ, æHanginÆ OutÆ, æThat's TuffÆ and æFooled AgainÆ from the æAmphetamineÆ solo debut, UFOÆs æToo Hot To HandleÆ also gets a live airing.A stripped back affair with Pete on guitar and vocals, joined by guitarist Michael Christian, æAcoustic AnimalÆ (CD3) from 2004 finds Pete bearing his soul, armed unusually with only an acoustic guitar. Again, a departure from the more melodic rock of UFO, or sleazier, street sound of Waysted, thereÆs a more ragged vibe to the songs collected here. Of the ten tracks, seven of which were written by Pete, thereÆs a return to WaystedÆs æHeaven TonightÆ, alongside covers of Fats DominoÆs æIf You Need MeÆ and John LennonÆs æWorking Class HeroÆ. According to the albumÆs liner notes, ôThe Acoustic Animal is the story of the life of a true Rock-n-roll animal.Thirty years living in the limelight on major stages worldwide. Now sitting in his garden with a glass of wine and an acoustic guitar letting his soul pour out while telling a lifetime of stories.ö