Leslie West
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Pro-shot footage of Eddie Van Halen and Leslie West jamming emerges online
By Phil Weller published
The pair were joined onstage by Mountain drummer Corky Laing for a rendition of Mountain's Never In My Life, with West later revealing that Van Halen knew the track better than he did
The 40 Most Important Guitar Solos of the 20th Century
By Guitar Player Staff published
From bluesy beginnings to metallic peaks, we trace the evolution of the electric rock solo
“Any Idiot Can Play It… I Just Happen to Play It Better Than Anybody”: Leslie West Explains Why "Mississippi Queen" Is a Stone-Cold Classic
By Joe Bosso published
Remembering the guitar legend on the anniversary of his passing with this insightful interview about how he made Mountain's 1970 breakthrough hit
Watch Blackberry Smoke Guitarist Charlie Starr's "Mesmerizing" Performance with Guitar Legend Leslie West
By Mark McStea last updated
Video The friends jam out in this epic rendition of the Mountain classic “Mississippi Queen.”
Here’s Why Leslie West is a Guitar Legend Like No Other
By Mark McStea published
With fans that ranged from Pete Townshend to Eddie Van Halen and Yngwie Malmsteen, the Mountain guitarist inspired players across the genres.
Listen to Ricky Byrd’s Favorite Under-the-Radar Guitar Solos
By Guitar Player Staff last updated
The Joan Jett and the Blackhearts guitarist reveals some rock ‘n’ roll he truly loves.
Dean Unveils New Leslie West Signature Tattered N Torn Thoroughbred TBZ Guitar
By Jackson Maxwell published
Limited to just 50 examples, the guitar was signed off on by West prior to his death last December.
Eddie Van Halen-Owned & -Played Ripley Frankenstrat/Kramer Striker Sells at Auction for $50,000
By Jackson Maxwell published
The custom instrument was also once owned, for a time, by Mountain's Leslie West.
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