Pete Way of UFO dies aged 69

Pete Way, the founding member of the pioneering UK hard-rock band UFO, has passed away at the age of 69, Blabbermouth reports. The legendary musician suffered major injuries in an unspecified accident two months ago and died Friday. Formed in 1968, UFO helped bridge the gap between hard rock and heavy metal, influencing acts like Iron Maiden, Metallica, and countless others, before disbanding in 1983.