Leslie West streams Soundcheck in full

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

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