Mountain was an American rock band formed in Long Island, New York in 1969. The band was originally formed by guitarist Leslie West and bassist/vocalist Felix Pappalardi, both of whom had previously worked together in the band called "The Vagrants."

Mountain is best known for their hit song "Mississippi Queen," which was released in 1970 and became a classic rock staple. The song features Leslie West's distinctive guitar riff and powerful vocals, and it has been covered by many other artists over the years.

In addition to "Mississippi Queen," Mountain released several other albums during the 1970s, including "Climbing!" (which featured the hit song), "Nantucket Sleighride," and "Flowers of Evil." The band's sound was heavily influenced by blues and hard rock, and they were known for their powerful live performances.

Unfortunately, Mountain disbanded in 1972 due to personal and creative differences between West and Pappalardi. Pappalardi was tragically killed in 1983 by his wife, who was convicted of his murder. However, Leslie West continued to perform and record music throughout his career, and he remained a beloved figure in the rock community until his death in 2020.

Thanks to Slawek Bandurski for keeping me straight on many of the details! - GSH

• Leslie West - guitar - b. Leslie Weinstein, October 22, 1945, Queens, New York, New York, USA.
• Larry West - bass/vocals - b. Larry Weinstein.
• Peter Sabatino - vocals
• Jerry Storch - keyboards
• Roger Monsour - drums

1. "I Can't Make A Friend" (1996) - Single:  "Respect" (1967)

• Leslie West - guitar/vocals
• Felix Pappalardi - bass/vocals - b. December 30, 1939, Bronx, New York, New York - former producer of Cream.
• N. D. Smart II - drums - b. Norman Smart, Dayton, Ohio - formerly with The Mark V, The Knights/Thee Rubber Band, The Remains, The Bait Shop/Bo Grumpus, and Kangaroo.

1. "Leslie West - Mountain" (1969)

• Leslie West - guitar/vocals
• Felix Pappalardi - bass/keyboards/vocals
• Corky Laing - drums/percussion - b. April 26, 1948, Montreal, Canada.
• Steve Knight - keyboards

1. "Mountain Climbing!" (1970) - Single: "Mississippi Queen"
2. "Nantucket Sleighride" (1971) - Single: "The Animal Trainer and The Toad"
3. "Flowers of Evil" (1971)
4. "Mountain Live: The Road Goes Ever On" (1972)

• Leslie West - guitar/vocals
• Felix Pappalardi - bass/vocals
• Alan Schwartzberg - drums
• Bob Mann - keyboards

1. "Twin Peaks" (1974)

• Leslie West - guitar/vocals
• Felix Pappalardi - bass/vocals
• Corky Laing - drums
• David Perry - guitar

1. "Avalanche" (1974)

• Leslie West - guitar/vocals
• Corky Laing - drums
• Mark Clarke - bass - formerly with Uriah Heep.

1. "Go for Your Life" (1986)
2. "Man's World" (1996)

• Leslie West - guitar/vocals
• Corky Laing - drums
• Richie Scarlet - bass

1. "Best of Mountain" (1973)
2. "Over the Top" (2-CDs) (1995)

1. "The Great Fatsby" (1975)
2. "The Leslie West Band" (1976)
3. "Theme" (1988)
4. "Alligator" (1989)
5. "Leslie West Band / The Great Fatsby" (2-fer) (1999)
6. "Live" (1993)
7. "Dodgin' the Dirt" (1994)
8. "As Phat As It Gets" (1999)
9. "Blues To Die For" (2003)
   

1. "Felix Pappalardi And Creation" (1977)
2. "Don't Worry Mum" (1978)

1. "Makin' It On The Street" (1977)
2. "The Secret Sessions" (2000) - featuring Felix Pappalardi (bass), Mick Ronson (guitar), Ian Hunter (keyboards), and Leslie West (guitar).

1. "Sea Of Fire" (2003) - DVD

• Mountain Official Home Page
• The Amazing Leslie West of Mountain
• Felix Pappalardi Dedication Website
• N. D. Smart II - biography
• Nantucket Sleighride: And Other Mountain On-The-Road Stories - Book written by Leslie West.