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Sam's Traffic Jam Preview 12/19

Sam Talkington — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:08:29 +0000

Make sure you tune in every day for the Traffic Jam, where I’ll play the songs you just never hear anywhere else. Unless you’re dropping the needle on a vinyl at home or shoving in an 8-track, or course! Here’s a little taste of what you’ll hear on The Traffic Jam today…

SAM'S FAVORITES : LESLIE WEST

Sam Talkington — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 20:09:33 +0000

Hey everybody!!! It is time for me to share one of my favorites with you. Every day I cruise the internet looking for whatever tune floats my boat at the moment! Today my favorite is Leslie West. I would love to hear your suggestions, and who knows maybe I will post one of your favorites right here on The Hawk's website

Mountain's Leslie West Performs for First Time Since Leg Amputation

Joe Robinson — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:00:42 +0000

Former Mountain guitarist Leslie West heroically rolled onto the stage of New York’s BB King Blues Club Tuesday night (Jan. 31) to perform in public for the first time since he was forced to have his lower right leg amputated as a result of diabetes complications.

Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock To Be Released October 11

Tommy B — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:19:29 +0000

Michael Schenker’s U.S. visit with Uli Jon Roth and Leslie West on the 3 Guitar Heroes tour has been postponed until early 2012, due to West’s leg amputation. However, Schenker’s new album Temple of Rock will be released on October 11 on CD, digital formats and vinyl. “With Temple of Rock I am entering a [...]

Three Amigos

Tommy B — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 14:35:54 +0000

Guitar greats Leslie West, Michael Schenker and Uli Jon Roth are joining forces this fall for what’s being billed as the 3 Guitar Heroes Tour. The tour kicks off October 6 in Norfolk, Connecticut, and will wrap up in Las Vegas on November 11. Each guitarist will perform a separate set, with a collective jam [...]

Mountain Guitarist Leslie West Discusses Leg Amputation on 'Howard Stern'

Jeff Giles — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:54:36 +0000

For the first time since being rushed to a Mississippi hospital for the emergency surgery that resulted in the partial amputation of one of his legs, guitarist Leslie West has spoken publicly about his ordeal — and fittingly enough, he did it on Howard Stern’s show.

Stern has never been shy about proclaiming West his favorite rock guitarist, and their friendship has produced countless hours of entertaining radio banter over the years, but this week’s appearance was something different. Although Stern’s show is only available to SiriusXM subscribers, you can listen to a clip from his appearance below.

Sam's Favorites: Mountain [VIDEO]

Sam Talkington — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:27:00 +0000

My Friday favorite is a band called Mountain, check out one of my guitar heroes at Woodstock, the rather large Leslie West! To learn all about Mountain, CLICK HERE or HERE Or visit the band’s website HERE (turn up your speakers!)

Roger Daltrey, Leslie West and Mark Farner to do Benefit Show

Tommy B — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 13:30:07 +0000

Living in the big city would have it's benefits (so to speak). Like seeing Leslie West (and others) performing down the block. Check out this gig in NYC posted by Russell Hall at Gibson.com...

Roger Daltrey, Mark Farner, Leslie West and AC/DC bassist Cliff Williams are among the artists set to perform at a benefit show at New York’s B.B. King’s Blues Club on Monday (Jan. 17). Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke, 3 Doors Down, Kip Winger and others are also scheduled to appear. Proceeds from ticket sales will go toward the medical expenses of Farner’s 21-year-old son, Jesse. This past summer, Jesse Farner suffered a serious neck injury resulting from a fall, and he remains in intensive care.