Leslie West, get well!
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This was posted on Facebook tonight by Leslie's brother, Larry (he's on FB as Larry West Weinstein):
"I am asking for all your prayers. Jenni [Leslie's wife] is by his side in Florida but it's not looking good. Thanks Jenni, he wouldn't have made it this far without you."
Larry went on to say "His heart gave out and he's on a ventilator. May not make it through the night."
Prayers and love please to the great Leslie West!
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My oldest brother Bob LOVED
My oldest brother Bob LOVED Mountain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qswXvlTlC2Y
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How is Mountain not in the R&
How is Mountain not in the R& R Hall of Fame?
Masters of War https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP3WeJUyoOs
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Dammm that's sad. He's been
Dammm that's sad. He's been fighting health issues for years.
A real warm hot shit guy to meet too, always cool as fuck, and one mutherfucker of a player and singer.
Vibes to Mr West
MOUNTAIN - Southbound Train Live at Woodstock REMASTERED
https://youtu.be/WsnLN6h5q-s
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Never knew he played
Never knew he played Woodstock. Get well!
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Vibes to Les -- bad dude
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Mountain
Mountain
Was monumental live
DOTG
Peace and thank you Life is so precious
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>Never knew he played
>Never knew he played Woodstock. Get well!
Mountains biggest mistake was being talked out of signing the woodstock video/audio release by their manager. They would be a household name, been in the hall of fame and Leslie would have been a hell of a lot healthier had the money been rolling in the door.
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Leslie West will always have
Leslie West will always have a special spot in my musical soul. So many great songs, inspired playing, being a brash New Yorker in the best way...the list goes on. I hope he is peaceful and not in pain either way this thing goes. On top of all that, he provided me with one of my favorite photos I have taken. He was performing Mississippi Queen at the final edition of the Jammys and saw me getting pushed around in the photo pit and pointed at me to move to a particular spot, I did and a few bars later he mugged directly at me for this photo.
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Great shot Tony
Great shot Tony
Nothing but LOVE headed Your way Dear Leslie....
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I remember the first time I
I remember the first time I saw LW live. It was a couple songs on TV and I'm guessing it was around 1973. I was floored a cat could step up for 2 songs just songs and deliver at the level he did. It was like a tornado coming out of the old BW 19" TV. I still don't quite grasp how he didn't make the big time.
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Great photo, Tony.
Great photo, Tony.
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This is the updateon Facebook
This is the updateon Facebook from Marty Weinstein...
Leslie’s heart stopped for 30 minutes yesterday. He’s still on a ventilator and in kidney failure. We’re waiting for a report on his brain activity but the outlook is bleak.
After 60 years on the road anyone would just be tired and worn out. The last time I spoke to him he was funny as hell and in good spirits.
If you’re into prayers please direct them towards Jenni and Larry, the two people most responsible for keeping him with us for this long. My only goal is to protect them from being bombarded.
I will continue to update when appropriate.
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Does he have the Covid?
Does he have the Covid?
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Rip...,
Rip...,
Never in my life
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqg-Dfd9BmM
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RIP TO A LEGEND
RIP TO A LEGEND
May that Nantucket Sleighride guide You Home Brother...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oa7pDgF8rrY
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Saw him once, when my kid's
Saw him once, when my kid's chapter of School of rock open for Mountain (at a YMCA gym). Funny guy. The first two times he said "fuckin'", he apologized (School of Rock show = lots of soccer moms, grandparents, little sibs). Third time, he said, "Ehh, fuck it! You'll hear worse things in your life, kid."
Great set. Tight trio; great bass player. West made a point of saying the guy was an even better guitarist whom he'd never let play guitar on stage with him. Said something to the effect of "They'll start putting his name on the tickets."
We have a framed show poster right in front of Lily's ultra-bougie exercise bike.
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RIP Brother - Say hey to
Worst fucking year ever
RIP Brother - Say hey to Felix
Open up your heart let the sun shine in
Mountain - Silver Paper.wmv
https://youtu.be/G2n-VRu6_x0
Better more toasty version -
Mountain - "Silver Paper" live - Fillmore East - 1971
https://youtu.be/phWUEYDVU1w
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You've raised some hell, now
The WHO c/LESLIE WEST - Baby Don't You Do It - 71
https://youtu.be/YbnbBavZy-M
You've raised some hell, now RIP
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For Yasgur's Farm (1970)https
For Yasgur's Farm (1970)
https://youtu.be/jcQoIm20sfA
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This thread really should
This thread really should have a bit more action tonight.
A God has passed.
Y'all fuckers seriously be lettin me down.
Don't look around cuz he's never comin back
Don't Look Around (Live TV 1971)
https://youtu.be/AQ8ZKb1MWZ4
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RIP Mr West, man he could
RIP Mr West, man he could play some psychedelic guitar. My favorite song was sitting on a rainbow off climbing.
He played all over upstate, one of my older friends saw Mountain twice at local colleges. He turned me on to them, still one of my faves.
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Tbh
Tbh
I am a bit tired of crying these days
But life is full of cycles
amazing highs can be followed by deep sadness
rip Master
Passion and Marshall amps often meant good things
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Saw Mountain at a little
Saw Mountain at a little shithole in Reading PA called The Silo.
Anyone remember The Silo?
Last song was Missippi Queen and Leslie was pissed off at the sound guys all night, ended up yelling in between verses to "GET THE FUCKING BASS OUT OF THE MONITORS!!!!!!" Ended up he trashed the drum kit and other things in a fit of ecstatic rock and roll rage! Great moment we all just went wild with disbelief.
GREAT FUCKING SHOW!!!!!!!!!!
RIP you wild man!
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The Great Fatsby
The Great Fatsby, RIP...
Dear Prudence:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Li04vWOJNFw
Shimmy on the Footlights:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y1rJ5fLurHc
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One of the Most Famous
One of the Most Famous Cowbell songs of all time....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ1RPWHm91g
Love this Guys takes on songs...priceless.
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To My Friendhttps://youtu.be
To My Friend
https://youtu.be/PV0OUoXalCk
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Leslie and the Vagrants 1964.
Leslie and the Vagrants 1964.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y171dIB4SFE