Fastway band live biography

Fastwayare a heavy metal band formed by guitarist, "Fast" Eddie Clarke, formerly of Motorhead, and bassist, Pete Way, formerly of UFO.

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In 1983 both players had been disgruntled with their own bands and decided to work together in a new outfit. They recruited drummer, Jerry Shirley, formerly of Humble Pie, and the then unknown vocalist, Dave King. They took their name from a combination of the founding members' names.

However, Way then discovered that he could not escape from his recording contract with Chrysalis Records, and then received a tempting offer to play for Ozzy Osbourne, so abandoned the project.

Fastway band live biography

Fastway band live biography wikipedia

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Bringing in session bassist, Mick Feat, the band then recorded their debut album, Fastway. They are often incorrectly considered to be a NWOBHM band. NWOBHM bands like Iron Maidenand Motorhead started in 1975, whilst Fastwaydid not commence until 1983.

A critical and commercial success, the band toured to promote the album (with Alf