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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The iconic guitarist-vocalist who was behind several '70s rock anthems including "Mississippi Queen", Leslie West, with the popular band Mountain, has died. He was 75. His ...

Leslie West, an iconic guitarist-vocalist who was behind several ’70s rock anthems including “Mississippi Queen” with the popular band Mountain, has died at 75.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leslie West, an iconic guitarist-vocalist who was behind several '70s rock anthems including “Mississippi Queen” with the popular band Mountain, has died. He was 75.