Over the past thirty years the work of only a few artists can be credited with forging a style and sound that would forever change the face of rock music. The innovative studio and live music of Leslie West and his seminal rock band, Mountain, is one of those elite examples.

No other guitarist has approached the mastery of the Gibson that West has. He coaxes sounds from a simple body, neck and pickup that seem impossible to duplicate. Of course, there is a secret to his style, and it's called 'feel'. West has some component of his being that allows him to meld with the guitar -- the man and the axe become one entity.

Today, Leslie West continues to roar on. Despite the various ups and downs he has experienced in his 30+ year career, Leslie West has persevered to remain once of the most influential guitarists of our time.

Rockforever.com invites you to enjoy the information we have collected on the life and musical career of a true "Legend in his own time."

• ABOUT LESLIE WEST
  This wouldn't be complete without a biography and a discography. Have a look at Leslie's tour schedule.
  • LESLIE WEST MAIN
  • BIOGRAPHY
  • COMPLETE DISCOGRAPHY
  • TOUR SCHEDULE
  • "Big Phat Ass Guitar" Instructional Video/DVD
  • The NEW Mountain Website!! NEW

• LESLIE WEST FEATURES
  Special features on Leslie West and his music from the pages of Rockforever.com
  • Leslie West's first band -- The Vagrants
  • Leslie and Jagger
  • Leslie and the Who
  • Leslie 'On The Go'
  • Leslie Backtracking: Leslie takes us on a historic tour of his past with memories of his transition from The Vagrants to his current activities.
  • Rock-N-Roll Memorabilia

• INTERVIEWS/ARTICLES
  Interviews with Leslie West, Corky Laing, Felix Pappalardi, and articles from other publications
  • Mix Magazine "Mississippi Queen" Interview NEW
  • Johnny Ramone on the Vagrants -- An Interview by Mike Stax NEW
  • Leslie West -- Tellin' It Like It Is
  • Goldmine Interview -- Leslie West and Corky Laing
  • Guitar Player Magazine Interview
  • Zig Zag Magazine Interview -- Leslie West and Felix Pappalardi
  • Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock -- Leslie and Felix

• LESLIE WEST MP3.COM SONGS
  Go to MP3.com to listen to streams of some of Leslie's most important music.
  • Mississippi Queen
  • As Phat As It Gets
  • For Yasgur's Farm
  • Nantucket Sleighride
  • Stormy Monday
  • Respect
  • Tequila
  • Auld Lang Zyne
  • Star Spangled Banner

• LESLIE WEST INSTRUMENTS AND GEAR
  For the 'gear-heads' in the audience.
    See the evolution of Leslie West's rig
    Leslie's selling some prized axes
    See the Leslie West line of custom guitars by Ed Roman