MOUNTAIN
ERUPTION AROUND THE WORLD (LIBERATION HALL)
The first CD was recorded in 1985 at legendary NYC night clubs, the 2nd CD was recorded during a 2003 European tour.
Heralded as one of rock's greatest guitarists, Leslie West formed Mountain in 1969 and continued on with band member Corky Laing throughout their career.
In 1984 Mark Clarke, of Uriah Heep fame, joined the band on bass. The 7 tracks on the first CD were recorded in 1985 in NYC at the legendary NYC night clubs, The Ritz and L'Amour and the 2nd CD was recorded during a 2003 European tour.
This 2 CD set feature Mountain's most beloved most popular songs along with a blistering version of Joe Walsh's "Rocky Mountain Way".
Mountain was formed in 1969 by West and Felix Pappalardi His musical career began with the Vagrants, an R&B/blue-eyed soul-rock band, West died December 23, 2020 at age 75.
He helped popularize the Gibson Les Paul Jr. guitar with P-90 pickups, along with the use of Sunn Amplifiers Leslie West has been acknowledged as one of rock 'n' roll's greatest guitarists.