Leslie West, an American musician, guitarist, and co-founder of rock band Mountain Leslie West has died of a heart attack at the age of 76. The musician's brother announced information about his death.
The musician was taken to the hospital a few days ago; despite the doctors' tireless struggle, they were not able to save him.
Leslie West gained popularity mainly from the band Mountain, which was formed in the late 1960s. Their song Mississippi Queen became a hit in 1970 and has been used as a soundtrack in TV series such as The Americans, The Simpsons, and the popular game Guitar Hero.
