Legacy: : a Tribute to Leslie West

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Call Number: CD Rock West Tribute
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Pittsfield Branch, Westgate Branch

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When Leslie West passed away in December of 2020, he left behind a towering legacy of epic recordings that few rock guitarists can match. But there was more to West than great songs (although, to be sure, he created a ton of them); there was his brilliant, idiosyncratic sound, a gargantuan earth-mover that razed arenas and stadiums across the globe. More than just paralyzing tone, though, he also had a touch nobody could beat. Stinging, swooning and sensual melodies leapt from his fingertips - with a deft flick of his wrist, he sounded like a Delta bluesman had picked up a violin. These elements and more helped to make West one of the most significant, influential and irreplaceable guitarists of the rock era. Originally, the album was intended to be a retrospective celebration of West's music on which the guitarist himself would perform some of his best-loved cuts with notable guests, along with a collection of new tracks. Two weeks before recording was set to commence, however, the guitarist passed away. While grieving the loss of her husband, Jenni was comforted by the constant stream of phone calls from famous musicians who expressed their condolences, and without fail, each one said the same thing: "If you do any kind of tribute to Leslie, please let me know." An astonishing array of West's admirers - who also happened to be friends and peers - came together to celebrate the trailblazing musician on the aptly titled 'Legacy: A Tribute to Leslie West'.
Blood of the sun -- Nantucket sleighride (to Owen Coffin) -- Theme from an imaginary western -- For Yasgur's farm -- Why dontcha -- Sittin' on a rainbow -- Never in my life -- The doctor -- Silver page -- Money (Whatcha gonna do)/By the river medley -- Long red -- Mississippi queen.
Leslie West.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS

The best West submitted by kencza on July 23, 2022, 7:23pm Leslie West and his band Mountain recorded many memorable songs and this is the cream of the crop. Of course, Mississippi Queen is the headliner but songs like Nantucket Sleighride, Theme from an imaginary western, Why Dontcha, and Never In My Life were just a few more from a host of great tunes from him. Besides being an estimable guitarist, his vocals could blow the house down.