For the English cricketer, see Leslie West (cricketer).
Leslie West
West live at the Florida Theatre in 2008.
Background information
Birth name
Leslie Abel Weinstein[1]
Born
(1945-10-22)October 22, 1945 New York, New York, U.S.
Died
December 23, 2020(2020-12-23) (aged 75) Palm Coast, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Rock
hard rock
blues rock
heavy metal
Occupation(s)
Musician
songwriter
Instrument(s)
Guitar
vocals
Years active
1964–2020
Labels
Sony
Blues Bureau International
Lightyear
Musical artist
Leslie Abel West (born Weinstein; October 22, 1945 – December 23, 2020)[2] 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.[3]
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^"In loving memory of Leslie Abel Weinstein a.k.a. Leslie West October 22, 1945 - December 23, 2020". baldwincremation.com. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
^"The 250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". Rolling Stone. October 13, 2023. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
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