Legacy: A Tribute to Leslie West Leslie West
Album info
Album-Release:
2022
HRA-Release:
15.04.2022
Album including Album cover
- 1 Blood of the Sun 03:03
- 2 Nantucket Sleighride (To Owen Coffin) 05:52
- 3 Theme for an Imaginary Western 05:07
- 4 For Yasgur's Farm 03:17
- 5 Why Dontcha 03:39
- 6 Sittin' On a Rainbow 02:15
- 7 Never in My Life 03:56
- 8 The Doctor 04:26
- 9 Silver Paper 03:26
- 10 Money (Whatcha Gonna Do) / By the River (Medley) 05:12
- 11 Long Red 05:29
- 12 Mississippi Queen 02:29
Info for Legacy: A Tribute to Leslie West
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. It helped to make West one of the most significant, influential and irreplaceable guitarists of the rock era.
Dee Snider was a dear friend of Leslie West for decades, and shares, “Leslie was a hero, friend, amazing guy and a guitar god. I always wanted to sing this song. It’s my favorite Leslie West guitar solo. It resonates with me, and speaks to me on so many levels. I’m honored to have gotten a chance to do it on this record.”
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.
“We were so blessed to be working with home-run hitters on each song,” says Bob Ringe, “but each one underscores the fact that Leslie is the true MVP. This record really shows that his work stands the test of time. When I listen to the album, it makes me look up to the sky, and I can just see that big mountain of a man, Leslie West, with a smile on his face going, ‘This makes me feel good.’” (Dee Snider)
"Legacy: A Tribute To Leslie West is an outstanding remembrance of one of our all-time great guitarists and will do much to get the word of West’s contributions out to upcoming generations of players. He was a singularly important and impressive part of American music history and to have so many incredible musicians record his songs is the highest honor he could be given. Spin this one and be reminded of what top-level rock actually sounds like. Highly recommended." (Mike O’Cull, rockandbluesmuse.com)
Bobby Rondinelli, drums
Rev Jones, bass
Mike Dimeo, keyboards
Mick James, bass, rhythm guitar
Mike Portnoy, drums
Zakk Wylde, guitar
Eddie Ojeda, guitar
Joe Lynn Turner, vocals
Marty Friedman, guitar
Martin Barre, guitar
Robby Krieger, guitar
Ronnie Romero, vocals
Elliot Easton, guitar
Dee Snider, vocals
George Lynch, guitar
Steve Morse, guitar
Charlie Starr, vocals
Teddy Rondinelli, guitar
Yngwie Malmsteen, guitar
Marc Labelle, vocals
Slash, vocals
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