Waysted
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Waysted are a heavy metal
band formed by UFO
bassist Pete Way
and Scottish rocker Fin Muir in 1983. Recruiting Frank Noon
(formerly with Def Leppard
), Ronnie Kayfield and Paul Raymond
, Waysted signed to Chrysalis Records
and released Vices
in 1983.
The band has gone through multiple lineup changes over the years, with members leaving, rejoining and leaving again, as well as periods of complete dormancy while Way pursued other projects.
As of 2008, Waysted are back on the road and touring the UK in support of their new album The Harsh Reality.
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band formed by UFO
UFO (band)
UFO are an English heavy metal and hard rock band, who were formed in 1969. UFO became a transitional group between early hard rock and heavy metal and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal...
bassist Pete Way
Pete Way
Peter 'Pete' Frederick Way is a bass player.He is the bassist of UFO, Waysted and formerly, Fastway and Ozzy Osbourne....
and Scottish rocker Fin Muir in 1983. Recruiting Frank Noon
Frank Noon
Frank Noon is a drummer who played in the bands Def Leppard and Roadhouse with guitarist Pete Willis.He was preceded in Def Leppard by original Def Leppard drummer Tony Kenning and succeeded in Def Leppard by current Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen....
(formerly with Def Leppard
Def Leppard
Def Leppard are an English rock band formed in 1977 in Sheffield as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. Since 1992, the band have consisted of Joe Elliott , Rick Savage , Rick Allen , Phil Collen , and Vivian Campbell...
), Ronnie Kayfield and Paul Raymond
Paul Raymond (musician)
Paul Martin Raymond is an English keyboardist/guitarist.Raymond began his musical career as a keyboardist/vocalist for the band, Plastic Penny, in 1967. He left after the band split up in 1968. He replaced Christine Perfect in British blues band Chicken Shack when she left to join Fleetwood Mac...
, Waysted signed to Chrysalis Records
Chrysalis Records
Chrysalis Records was a British record label that was created in 1969. The name was both a reference to the pupal stage of a butterfly and a combination of its founders names, Chris Wright and Terry Ellis...
and released Vices
Vices (Waysted album)
Vices is the first album by the British glam metal band, Waysted, released in 1983.-Track listing:#"Love Loaded" - 3:54#"Women in Chains" - 4:20...
in 1983.
The band has gone through multiple lineup changes over the years, with members leaving, rejoining and leaving again, as well as periods of complete dormancy while Way pursued other projects.
As of 2008, Waysted are back on the road and touring the UK in support of their new album The Harsh Reality.
Discography
- VicesVices (Waysted album)Vices is the first album by the British glam metal band, Waysted, released in 1983.-Track listing:#"Love Loaded" - 3:54#"Women in Chains" - 4:20...
(1983) #78 UK - WaystedWaysted (album)Waysted is the second studio album released by British glam metal band Waysted. It was released in 1985 and reached No. 73 on the UK Albums Chart...
- EP (1984) #73 UK - The Good the Bad the WaystedThe Good the Bad the WaystedThe Good, the Bad, the Waysted is Waysted's third studio album. This album gained relative recognition with its song "Hang 'Em High".-Track listing:# "Hang 'Em High"# "Hi Ho My Baby"# "Heaven Tonight"# "Manuel"# "Dead on Your Legs"...
(1985) - Save Your Prayers (1986) #185 US
- Wilderness of Mirrors (2000)
- You Won't Get Out Alive (2000)
- Back From the Dead (2004)
- The Harsh Reality (2007)
Current members
- Pete WayPete WayPeter 'Pete' Frederick Way is a bass player.He is the bassist of UFO, Waysted and formerly, Fastway and Ozzy Osbourne....
- Bass guitar (1982-present) - Fin Muir - Vocals (1982-1985; 2003-present)
- Chris George - Guitar (2004-present)
- Paul "RD" Haslin - Drums (2003-present)
- Nacho Jase - Guitar (2007-present)
Former members
- Danny VaughnDanny VaughnDanny Vaughn is an American singer. Vaughn has performed with Waysted, Tyketto and Vaughn and now performs and releases under his own name...
- Vocals (1985-1987) - John Diteodoro (Johnny Dee) - Drums (1985-1987)
- Jimmy DiLella - Keyboards (1986-1987)
- Paul RaymondPaul Raymond (musician)Paul Martin Raymond is an English keyboardist/guitarist.Raymond began his musical career as a keyboardist/vocalist for the band, Plastic Penny, in 1967. He left after the band split up in 1968. He replaced Christine Perfect in British blues band Chicken Shack when she left to join Fleetwood Mac...
- Keyboards, guitar (1982-1984) - Ronnie Kayfield - Guitar (1982-1983)
- Frank NoonFrank NoonFrank Noon is a drummer who played in the bands Def Leppard and Roadhouse with guitarist Pete Willis.He was preceded in Def Leppard by original Def Leppard drummer Tony Kenning and succeeded in Def Leppard by current Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen....
- Drums (1982-1984) - Barry Bennedetta - Guitar (1983)
- Decca Wade - Drums (1984)
- Neil Shepard - Guitar (1984)
- Andy Parker - Drums (1984-1985)
- Paul ChapmanPaul Chapman (musician)Paul William "Tonka" Chapman is a Welsh rock guitarist best known for his work in bands such as UFO and Lone Star. Chapman is well known by his nickname "Tonka", allegedly acquired because of his indestructible qualities.-Early career :...
- Guitar (1984-1987; 2003-2004) - Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor - Drums (1985)
- Jerry ShirleyJerry ShirleyJerry Shirley is an English rock drummer, best known for his work with the rock band Humble Pie and appeared on all their albums...
- Drums (1985) - Martin Chaisson - Guitar (1987)
- Eric Gamens - Guitar (1987)
- Jon Deverill - Vocals (1986)