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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 · Fin Costello/Redferns. By Jim Farber. Dec. 23, 2020. Leslie West, whose meaty guitar riffs and snarling lead lines powered the hit band Mountain through “Mississippi Queen” and other rock...
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...
Jun 9, 2022 · Players. Here’s Why Leslie West is a Guitar Legend Like No Other. By Mark McStea. published 9 June 2022. With fans that ranged from Pete Townshend to Eddie Van Halen and Yngwie Malmsteen, the Mountain guitarist inspired players across the genres. (Image credit: Michael Putland/Getty Images)
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...
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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. West had gone...
Dec 23, 2020 · ASSOCIATED PRESS. Leslie West, the singer and guitarist for the hard rock band Mountain, whose fame was cemented by a performance at Woodstock, died Tuesday, according to his brother, Larry...
