Biography
Waysted
Effective period / Period of releases: 1983 - 2022
Members: Johnny Dee, Paul Chapman, Paul Raymond (2), Jimmy Di Lella, Andy Parker (3), Pete Way (2), Barry Bennedetta, Frank Noon, Ronnie Kayfield, Neil Shepherd (2), Danny Vaughn, Erik Gamans, Ian Muir, John DiTeodoro, Martin Gregory Smith
British hard rock band formed in 1983 by Pete Way (2).The 1983 debut album was recorded by Muir, Way, Raymond, Kayfield and Noon containing material in keeping with the songs Way had written for UFO (5). The band could not keep a stable line-up; Muir and Way remained for 1984's mini album with a new guitarist and Andy Parker (also ex-UFO). By 1985 the band was Muir and Way with Paul Chapman (again ex-UFO). Muir left and the singer on 1986's album was Danny Vaughn. This also had a glossier, more radio-friendly sound. Despite a positive reception, the band split up. Later reissues and reunion releases (with Muir returning) in the 2000s did not bring significant success.