And besides all that, he's just plain fun to watch. Andre the Giant with a guitar. You can't help but like him. A beacon of hope for guys who want to play well but will never be pretty boys.
Many prayers going out to the King of Tone. Last weekend, Leslie had his leg amputated in order to save his life. The operation was a success. Now the toughest part begins, the recovery. We are all behind you Leslie! You have a wonderful family and friends around you. We will lift you up like you've lifted US up. Long live Leslie West!!!!!
Leslie is just so... underrated... srsly, he is ... fuck, damn, listen to him... so magical, so sophisticated, so expressive, he is a legend and who doesn't take this view doesn't know SHIT about music.
@Volbeatownzuass Blood of the Sun. One of the hidden gems from the original Woodstock. Later versions would prove equally heavy. That song just bleeds HEAVY.
I have listened to him, been inspired by him since I was a kid. His attitude, tone and huge soulful playing was "the father of heavy metal guitar tone"...
Im so glad to see that he is "FINALLY" gettin the recognition that ge desireves. He is one of the best players "EVER" in rock history.
And besides all that, he's just plain fun to watch. Andre the Giant with a guitar. You can't help but like him. A beacon of hope for guys who want to play well but will never be pretty boys.
danolson 3 months ago
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Many prayers going out to the King of Tone. Last weekend, Leslie had his leg amputated in order to save his life. The operation was a success. Now the toughest part begins, the recovery. We are all behind you Leslie! You have a wonderful family and friends around you. We will lift you up like you've lifted US up. Long live Leslie West!!!!!
depper 7 months ago
Please help me does anyone know what song leslie was playing around 2:05?????please please let me know if anyone knows
SpitMucus69 8 months ago
@SpitMucus69 Hey man, hes playing what sounds like a really badass version of Blood of the Sun :O
AndyNarcotic 5 months ago
1 DISLIKE? PISS OFF
stewgotz1 8 months ago
yeah baby....Leslie West....the
undisputed "KING OF TONE"!!!
rikray1 9 months ago
wats that song in the backround
b1gman11 9 months ago
@JacintaMarobella400 YOU CHEAP FUCK. BUY IT AND PAY THE MAN for entertaining you.
depper 11 months ago 3
Leslie is just so... underrated... srsly, he is ... fuck, damn, listen to him... so magical, so sophisticated, so expressive, he is a legend and who doesn't take this view doesn't know SHIT about music.
HispanicImpression 1 year ago
This is exactly what is missing in music today.
69erthx1138 1 year ago
is zakk o.k these days? i heard he got sick...get better dude! leslie's tone is GIANT!
gibsongold1970 1 year ago
"you dont hear great players you feel them" so fucking true!!!
krajnovic10 1 year ago
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...as Leslie would say "it's about tone...and i know fuckin' tone". Saw him with Satriani a year or so ago, PHENOMINAL!
55slice 1 year ago
...as Leslie would "it's about tone...and i know fuckin' tone". Saw him with Satriani a year or so ago, PHENOMINAL!
55slice 1 year ago
its in the sound man. Leslie can dial in an amp!
So jack straight in and dial it in. Then play with the effects. Less is more.
BlueRoseRocketBand2 1 year ago
Lol First ntime i heard Leslie West Playing i it was 3 - 4 guitar players playing in perfect sinc with eachother. His Tone is fucking Huge :)
Shink5 1 year ago
2:03-2:10 whats the song called?
Volbeatownzuass 1 year ago
@Volbeatownzuass Blood of the Sun. One of the hidden gems from the original Woodstock. Later versions would prove equally heavy. That song just bleeds HEAVY.
depper 1 year ago
@Volbeatownzuass You can catch Blood of the Sun on Youtube
depper 1 year ago
@depper thank you man!:D
Volbeatownzuass 1 year ago
Great video!!! Thanks for posting.
Grandma mary
Fr3derick 1 year ago
The Best . That's it .
edleew 1 year ago
West is the Best. End of story.
christoofart 1 year ago
A great unsung hero!!! Too long ignored.
FirstBookOfMike 2 years ago 7
Love it! Leslie is awesome.
jbigal1 2 years ago
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Check out my review of Leslie West: The Sound & The Story.
Check my channel for the link to "The Great Fatsbies" website and forums!
depper 2 years ago
His tone was amazing back and the day and still!
rythmmonster 2 years ago
Whats the song from 2:03 to 2:10
chrismahaffey6666 2 years ago
Blood of the Sun. Check my channel, I uploaded a very recent rendition at the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock concert.
depper 2 years ago
@chrismahaffey6666 do you know the name of the song?
liondancedrummer 1 year ago
@liondancedrummer between now and then i have totaly forgoten....
chrismahaffey6666 1 year ago
Yeah, man. Me too. But it was gonna rain and rt17 in Jersey was jammed so my brother and I decided to take the VW bus to California. True story!
EUROTRASHSPAMMER 2 years ago
I will be reviewing this video on the Great Fatsbies' Leslie West/Mountain Fan Page in the next couple of days.
Come by and read it and see if you want to own it.
depper 2 years ago
Leslie west is heavy metals' godfather!
DomenicSinatra 2 years ago
Without question. Leslie was playing hard and heavy before Heavy Metal even HAD ITS NAME.
I pioneer in the truest sense.
depper 2 years ago 12
The Leslie West DVD is now available on the Fret12 website.
Fret12Admin 2 years ago
THE definition of heavy, melodical rock.
drumsanddrumming 2 years ago
THIS ROCKS!!!!!
evhwolfgangguitar 2 years ago 2
I have listened to him, been inspired by him since I was a kid. His attitude, tone and huge soulful playing was "the father of heavy metal guitar tone"...
Im so glad to see that he is "FINALLY" gettin the recognition that ge desireves. He is one of the best players "EVER" in rock history.
The biggest nadest tone in rock.
God bless him!
awesomejohnnet 2 years ago
"Am I any Good? Let me listen to Leslie West. Let me check myself against all this great work he's done." - Joe Satriani.
One guitar legend can not offer a higher compliment of another guitar legend's work then this.
depper 2 years ago
is this being released in the uk, looks awesome
Mightymousecss 2 years ago
You bet I will buy.
So long overdue.
depper 2 years ago
Awesome!! I can't wait to pick it up. He is a guitar legend, if my idols were influenced by him, gonna be good stuff for me.
jbigal74 2 years ago