Latest about Leslie West
Leslie West revealed the picking techniques that made him a singularly great guitar hero to Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads and Pete Townshend
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
Grace Bowers on Funkadelic, Leslie West and the 10 records that changed her life
The guitar wunderkind reveals the diverse range of funk, rock and R&B albums that shaped her as a musician
Pro-shot footage of Eddie Van Halen and Leslie West jamming emerges online
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
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
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
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
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
The Joan Jett and the Blackhearts guitarist reveals some rock ‘n’ roll he truly loves.
