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| Pete Way, formerly of UFO.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.Bringing in session bassist, Mick Feat, the band then recorded their debut album, Fastway.They are often incorrectly considered to be a NWOBHM band.Fastway did not commence until 1983.The band then recruited Charlie McCracken, formerly of Taste as "permanent" bassist, and released another success in the form of All Fired Up the following year.The success of the record was limited, and it disappointed many fans.In 1987 Fastway was approached to make the soundtrack for the heavy metal horror film, Trick or Treat.Fastway as a hard hitting metal band.The soundtrack was a moderate success, and stayed on the Billboard Hot 200 chart for eleven months.King took most of the band with him and started Q.Katmandu also featured Mandy Meyer from Krokus on guitars.The band was rounded out by Cain Carruthers of the punk rock band The Untouchables, and Mike Alonso of the punk band, The Meanies.Clarke decided to restart Fastway again from scratch using vocalist Lea Hart and session men, quickly releasing On Target in the same year, but it sold poorly.In 1997 however the pair reunited and released a reworked version of On Target, but there was no commercial success.Vocalist King later returned to his roots in 1997 with Flogging Molly, an Irish inspired punk band, who have sold over a million and a half copies of recorded output.Fastway will appear at this year's Sweden Rock Festival.Besides guitarist Clarke, the band features among others John "Harv" Harbinson (Stormzone), Steve Strange and John McManus (Mama's Boys).On 25 May 2007, Toby Jepson, former lead singer with Little Angels, announced he had accepted an approach from Fastway to perform lead vocal duties during the year's festival appearances.Jepson will also continue with his solo work.Japanese Loud Park Festival in Saitama,Japan on Saturday October 20th 2007.Retrieved on June 9, 2007.Minutes() * 60 + newCurrentTime.Hours() * 3600 + currentTime.Minutes() * 60 + currentTime.See all 34 customer reviews...Ships from and sold by Amazon.See all 34 customer reviews...Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?To hear a song sample, click on "Listen" by that sample.Visit our audio help page for more information.Send Fastway ringtones to your cell phone now!Add a iframe that allows us to ping the server when this element becomes visible
a9AdsViewNamespace.Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.No one has tagged this product for Amazon search yet.Why not be the first to suggest a search for which it should appear?See all 357 customer reviews...Rumor has it that Pete Way played on the album, then left before it's release.That's why the bass playing is uncredited.This is a great debut from a bluesy hard rock band.Was this review helpful to you?"Say what you will".....""Fastway" is one that should not be forgotten from the grand old metal genre.Was this review helpful to you?Fastway Blisters Down The Track!Strong rockers, a little blues sound and a great pace!They first hit on MTV with Say What You Will (try to air guitar that riff!Try this one and you won't be disappointed.Was this review helpful to you?Album when it first came out and now I own the CD.Published 6 months ago by Michael R.Thank You very much from myself and my brother in law.Straightforward kickass rock with a blues edge.Originally unleashed to the unexpected metal world in 1983,this was the English heavy rocker's first album.Fastway was like one of my all time favorites of the '80's.Someone in their review said this album lacked meat.....But sadly, there's no meat to the riffs.See all 34 customer reviews...Most underrated guitar player in rock history...What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing Items Like This?Music You Should Hear: Artists' PicksWant to know what Norah Jones, Sting, and Il Divo are listening to?Find out in Music You Should Hear, where these and other artists tell you about the music they love.Off Your StairMaster and Nautilus Purchase
Purchase a select StairMaster or Nautilus product offered by Amazon.For more about music, check out our blog, Amazon Earworm, and our monthly newsletters, Amazon Delivers.If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?Is there any other feedback you would like to provide?Track your recent orders.You have no recently viewed items or searches.Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.Get Instantly Ringtones to Your Phone.DisbandedFormed by former Motorhead guitarist Fast Eddie
Clark and wunderkind vocalist Dave King.Band members appeared with...The video has been added to your playlist.Thank you for sharing your concerns.Thank you for flagging this video.Per our Community Guidelines, hate speech is specifically defined in reference to "protected groups."Thank you for sharing your concerns.There may be significant legal penalties for false notices.Please refer to our Help Center for more information and the complete instructions.Thank you for sharing your concerns.In order to process a privacy complaint we need more information from you.Please refer to our Help Center for more information and the form to submit.Change this to see only comments above a certain value.Change the value of a comment by clicking on a thumb."All Fired Up" was a kick ass album, I played the piss out of it, wish I still had it.That's Fast Eddi Clarke, right?Fastwayy's first album totally rocked.If you ain't metal, you ain't squat!!!After making your selection, copy and paste the embed code above.The code changes based on your selection.Fields of Rock 2007 FASTWAY LIVE !Fast Way Freight System, Inc.Fast Way Freight System, Inc.Discover Fastway's competitive prices and our excellent delivery standards.Let Fastway show you how to save money on your courier costs.Fastway's Free Freight Analysis is quick, and obligation free.Award winning global franchise organisation established 1983 is now in 11 countries and 96 cities world wide.Member of the Franchise Council of Australia.Requires Windows Media Player.Topper Heddon from The Clash on drums, Pete on bass and Eddie on
guitar.After a few weeks of rehearsals, things were going well and there was
much media interest in the new band.Pete and Eddie started
looking for a drummer and vocalist.Word got out that they were looking
for tapes of would be vocalists and drummers.The four piece gelled immediately
and shortly afterwards, Fastway signed their first record deal with CBS.The date for the recording of the first album was set but just before
Fastway entered the studio, Pete Way mysteriously disappeared.Fastway and the record was
duly delivered on time.The Ozzy Ozbourne
Band.Eddie never heard
from Pete again.British tour were carried out by Alfie Ages.Taste was in and as album sales rose
slowly but surely, the band plotted their next move. |
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