Leslie West, guitarrista, vocalista y miembro fundador de Mountain, ha fallecido a los 75 años. Su marcha ha dejado un enorme hueco entre músicos y fans con la pérdida de uno de los grandes pioneros de varios estilos dentro del rock y el hard rock. Desde hace horas había una gran preocupación por su estado de salud. Dean Guitars ha confirmado su fallecimiento con un breve comunicado. “Con gran pesar, estamos tristes al conocer el fallecimiento del artista de Dean y parte de la familia Dean, Leslie West. Legendario y único en su género. Descanse en paz”.
Desde entonces son muchos los músicos que están reaccionando a esta enorme pérdida: Geezer Butler, David Coverdale, Jeff Scott Soto, Joe Satriani, Paul Stanley, Peter Frampton, Neal Schon, Dee Snider, Joey DeMaio, Rex Brown, Joe Bonamassa, Slash, Michael Amott, Steve Stevens, Alex Skolnick, Gary Hoey, Rudy Sarzo, Zakk Wylde, Vernon Reid…
Sad to hear of Leslie West’s passing. Such a lovely bloke. He was fantastic to us when Sabbath supported Mountain on our first US tour. He came to see us at Mohegan Sun, even though he was wheelchair bound. Mississippi Queen one of, if not the, greatest riff of all time. RIP pic.twitter.com/DZ3FLWeGpQ
— Geezer Butler (@geezerbutler) December 23, 2020
R.I.P Leslie West…Yet another sad loss…I’ve never tired of listening to Mountain…❌❌❌ pic.twitter.com/6YjVnFLJOL
— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) December 23, 2020
So sad to hear of the passing of this legendary ‘mountain’ man Leslie West. I got to meet and hang with him for a few days through Al Pitrelli when Leslie was invited as a guest artist on a TSO tour years ago. RIP sir, you were a helluva guy and monstrous influence too many!! pic.twitter.com/vmiKXjyNU2
— Jeff Scott Soto (@jeffscottsoto) December 23, 2020
R.I.P. Leslie West. We had some great times together onstage and some legendary laughs everyday on tour. Thank you for all the great music. My deepest condolences to the West family. @lwestmountain pic.twitter.com/7zDljGMRk1
— Joe Satriani (@chickenfootjoe) December 23, 2020
So very sad.Leslie’s tone could stop a rhino in a full charge. Mountain sound was massive. Leslie was a warm and lovely guy. Sad. https://t.co/uuzPBiJDgh
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) December 23, 2020
Leslie West was the very first US guitar player I met when Humble Pie opened for Mountain here. Leslie’s playing and sound had me glued watching everything he did. He was a sweetheart and an extremely funny man. I love you Leslie and will miss you dear friend. RIP @lwestmountain
— Peter Frampton (@peterframpton) December 23, 2020
Wow … I’m very saddened to hear this terrible news about Leslie West. He was a major influence on my playing. God Bless you Brother.. you are Soaring with Angels ♥️ https://t.co/wEeLbJ6fXZ
— NEAL SCHON MUSIC (@NealSchonMusic) December 23, 2020
I love the sentiment, but when it come to @lwestmountain it should be…REST IN POWER!! https://t.co/cUryHwgy2G
— Dee Snider (@deesnider) December 23, 2020
Just heard that Leslie West has passed away. One of the greatest guitar players, singers, and songwriters in the world; inspiration to many of us!
Now he will be reunited with one of the greatest bass players of all time, Felix Pappalardi.
RIP, Leslie#Mountain #Legend— Joey DeMaio (@realJoeyDeMaio) December 23, 2020
RIP LESLIE WEST!! Everything about the man, from his Gtr sound to his Soul was Huge!! Cheers man!! pic.twitter.com/52XNQIKAJP
— REX BROWN (@REJASFROMTEJAS) December 23, 2020
Rest In Peace friend. Thank you for allowing me in your world. Leslie West was a rock and roll hall of fame member that didn’t need a statue nor ceremony to prove it. He just was and will always be. pic.twitter.com/PrMuxWnfXq
— Joe Bonamassa (Official) (@JBONAMASSA) December 23, 2020
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Rest in Power #LeslieWest! I love his playing, singing and writing. A big influence on so many musicians, including myself. Leslie had THE SOUND in his hands. Was so cool to hang out with him at a NAMM dinner in ‘09, what a great friendly guy and phenomenal musician. R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/WsV25hmnB9
— (@Michael_Amott) December 23, 2020
Leslie West has moved on to go jam with EVH. As a fellow Queens N. Y. kid Leslie was our guy. From the days playing the Action House in Long Island with the Vagrants, Leslie was the best of the best. Do yourself a favor… take a trip back to 1971….. https://t.co/QRgVzfRHQo pic.twitter.com/bWERIjMqny
— Steve Stevens (@Stevestevens) December 23, 2020
RIP #LeslieWest
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Another great gone: I first became aware of Leslie West after acquiring a stack of ‘70s @GuitarPlayerNow mags (continued): https://t.co/5geB81qGha pic.twitter.com/EjGPS33Dr2— Alex Skolnick (@AlexSkolnick) December 24, 2020
So Sad to hear Leslie West past away. Leslie West was a force to be reckoned with My condolences to his family he will be gone but not forgotten and his vibrato  was like no other. More Cow Bell! RIP ❤️ pic.twitter.com/4ekgHsnOAq
— Gary Hoey (@garyhoeyband) December 23, 2020
I am deeply saddened to hear about one of Randy Rhoads and mine favorite guitarists, Leslie West. My condolences to his family, friends and fans. https://t.co/9DYAvCVkbC
— Rudy Sarzo (@rudysarzo) December 23, 2020
I am deeply saddened to hear about one of Randy Rhoads and mine favorite guitarists, Leslie West. My condolences to his family, friends and fans. https://t.co/9DYAvCVkbC
— Rudy Sarzo (@rudysarzo) December 23, 2020
One of the GOAT.
This year will not be looked upon with fondness outside of marriages & childbirth.
Rest In Chords Of Power, Fatsby.
🌹Leslie West, Mountain Guitarist Who Belted ‘Mississippi Queen,’ Dead at 75 https://t.co/9DwHERUTXN via @RollingStone
— Vernon Reid (@vurnt22) December 24, 2020
