Leslie West has made his upcoming album Soundcheck available to stream in its entirety via The Blues.
The album – which features guest appearances from Peter Frampton, Brian May, Max Middleton, Bonnie Bramlett and the late Jack Bruce – is released on November 30 via Provogue/Mascot Label Group.
West made his name in Mountain and has influenced guitarists including Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads and Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre.
Barre says: “Prior to going into the studio to record Aqualung, I met Leslie, whose playing I absolutely loved. Leslie is well known for his association with Les Paul Juniors, and just after meeting him, I picked up a 1958 Junior because his sound was so incredible. I would say that he’s the only guitarist who has ever influenced me directly.”
Soundcheck is available for pre-order now.
LESLIE WEST SOUNDCHECK TRACKLIST
- Left By The Roadside To Die
- Give Me One Reason
- Here For The Party
- You Are My Sunshine
- Empty Promises / Nothin’ Sacred
- A Stern Warning
- People Get Ready
- Going Down
- Stand By Me
- Eleanor Rigby
- Spoonful