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LESLIE WEST ~ MOUNTAIN COLUMBIA 66439 (Barcode: 074646643921) ~ USA ~ Blues-Rock Recorded: 1969 Released: 1996 1st album by legendary guitarist Leslie WestFind albums by this artist, one of the most distinctive Rock guitar voices, recorded shortly before West formed the group MountainFind albums by this artist, which initially included the players present here: bassist Felix PappalardiFind albums by this artist and drummer N.D. Smart IIFind albums by this artist with occasional guest appearances by organist N. LandsbergFind albums by this artist. Based on the format of Rock power-trios like CreamFind albums by this artist (which Pappalardi produced) and Jimi Hendrix ExperienceFind albums by this artist, this recording sets the footsteps of Power Rock, to be followed by the landmark recordings by Mountain. West´s unique throaty voice and incredible guitar virtuosity, strongly based in the Blues tradition, sets him apart from most of his contemporaries and this little known gem is a great piece of Rock history. Not to be missed!

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