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Leslie Abel West (born Weinstein; October 22, 1945 – December 23, 2020) was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was the co-founder, guitarist and co-lead vocalist of the rock band Mountain. West was named the 245th greatest guitarist of all time by Rolling Stone in 2023.
Dec 23, 2020 · Leslie West, whose meaty guitar riffs and snarling lead lines powered the hit band Mountain through “Mississippi Queen” and other rock anthems of the 1970s, died on Wednesday in Palm Coast,...
Dec 23, 2020 · Leslie West, the towering guitarist who created the hard-rock milestone “ Mississippi Queen ” with his band Mountain, died Wednesday morning. West’s brother, Larry West Weinstein, confirmed the...
Nov 28, 2023 · It's impressive how many notable rock guitarists listed Mountain 's Leslie West as either an influence or an all-time favorite – everyone from Randy Rhoads to Johnny Ramone.
Dec 24, 2020 · Rock icon Leslie West, guitarist and co-founder of the band Mountain best known for the band's hit "Mississippi Queen," died on Wednesday at the age of 75, CBS News has confirmed.
Leslie West- Catapulted to fame with the super heavy, and also very soulful Mississippi Queen. The lead guitarist and lead singer from the band "Mountain" is a huge...
Dec 23, 2020 · Leslie West, whose band Mountain helped lay the groundwork for heavy metal with fuzzy, hard-riffing songs like the cowbell-enhanced “Mississippi Queen,” died Wednesday at a hospital in Palm...
