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2020/12/25 05:43 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leslie West, an iconic guitarist-vocalist who was behind several '70s rock anthems including “Mississippi Queen” with the popular band Mountain, has died. He was 75. His spokesman Steve Karas said West died Wednesday in Palm Coast, Florida. Karas said West died from cardiac arrest after being rushed to the hospital. West battled with health issues in the past few years. In 2011, his lower right leg was amputated in a life-saving operation related to his diabetes. Rockers like Gene Simmons and Slash showe...

Leslie West, co-founder, guitarist, and co-lead vocalist of hard rock veterans Mountain, has passed away. He was 75.

The rock legend is best known for composing the 1970 hit, "Mississippi Queen."

Follow us Get news via Twitter Become a fan Join us on Facebook Subscribe Net News via RSS Leslie West, Rock Guitar Legend For 'Mississippi Queen,' Dead At 75 December 23, 2020 at 2:32 PM (PT) Leslie West (Justin Borucki) LESLIE WEST (born LESLIE WEINSTEIN), the plus-sized guitarist of “MISSISSIPPI Queen” fame with his band MOUNTAIN, died on WEDNESDAY morning at 75. He had suffered cardiac arrest at his home near DAYTONA, FL, on MONDAY and was rushed to a hospital, where he never regained consciousness. Released in 1970 on MOUNTAIN’s debut album, "Climbing!" “M...

The music world has lost a legendary guitarist as Leslie West has died at the age of 75. West is best known for his work as the guitarist and co-lead vocalist for the '70s hard rock outfit Mountain. Dean Guitars, who had long endorsed West, revealed the singer's death in a social media post. "With a heavy heart, we are saddened hear about the passing of #Dean Artist and part of the Dean family, Leslie West. Legendary and one of a kind. Rest In Peace," commented the guitar company. The news was then confirmed by Twisted Sister's Dee Snider. News of West's ailing health circulated earlier this ...