THE PURPLE HAZE ARCHIVE presents HARD ROCK GUITAR LEGEND LESLIE WEST of MOUNTAIN on PODCAST

Guitarist Leslie West is one of the true pioneering heavy rock guitarists having made his mark initially in the New York band The Vagrants. He went on to form Mountain, “a band heavier than Cream” with Felix Pappalardi, the man who produced Cream’s famous albums. Leslie West then formed West Bruce & Laing with ex-Cream bassist Jack Bruce, after which he forged a strong solo career releasing a continuous series of albums right up to his last “Soundcheck“. He has been an influence on many musical artists including: Ozzy OsbourneTwisted SisterVan HalenClutch, Creed, Faith No MoreGuns ‘n’ Roses, Megadeth, Metallica, etc.

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Vale Leslie West (born Leslie Weinstein October 22, 1945 – December 23, 2020)

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