Latest about Leslie West
Remembering the guitar legend on the anniversary of his passing with this insightful interview about how he made Mountain's 1970 breakthrough hit
With Cream producer Felix Pappalardi and drummer Corky Laing onboard, West had everything he needed to make his dream group— until Pappalardi drew the line
It turns out the late guitarist gave similar advice to another blues-rocker who made it one of his essential tips for other players
Davies is a harsh critic when it comes to guitar. But one player astonished him with his tone, technique and talent for melody
The album 'Aqualung' was tracked soon after touring with the late powerhouse, and his imprint is all over its sound and feel
Speaking to Guitar Player in 1972, the Mountain guitarist laid out his use of "harmonic jumps" and high volume to achieve a wide range of articulations
The guitar wunderkind reveals the diverse range of funk, rock and R&B albums that shaped her as a musician
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
