Murió Leslie West, histórico fundador de Mountain

Leslie West, el legendario cantante y guitarrista de los seminales Mountain, falleció a los 75 años.

"Con el corazón apesadumbrado, nos entristece escuchar sobre el fallecimiento de #DeanArtist y parte de la familia Dean, Leslie West. Legendario y único. Descanse en paz", comentaron en Dean Guitars, anunciando la lamentable noticia. Según varios medios, el motivo fue un paro cardíaco sufrido en su casa, del que nunca se recuperó.

Nacido como Leslie Weinstein, fundó Mountain a fines de los 60, siendo 'Mississippi Queen' su canción más conocida y versionada, siendo citado como una gran influencia para varios músicos del hard rock y metal, desde Eddie Van Halen hasta Dee Snider. Una vez que se conoció el hecho, varios colegas ofrecieron sus opiniones y condolencias en redes sociales.

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

Rest in peace @lwestmountain ?? we became friends in the 90s and I'll never forget you bringing your whole family to Jekyll and Hyde on Broadway and you and me staying up all night after the show in my hotel room hanging out talking about rock and roll. F ? 2020 and f ? cancer

— Sebastian Bach (@sebastianbach) 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

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

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

@lwestmountain Leslie West of Mountain is gone. His music remains but his amazing spirit is no more. I'm at a loss for words right now...and that says a lot. RIP my friend.

— Dee Snider?? (@deesnider) December 23, 2020

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