Following yesterday's news that Leslie West has passed away at the age of 75, tributes have come pouring in for the rock guitar icon.
"He was a sweetheart and an extremely funny man - I love you Leslie and will miss you dear friend. RIP," said Peter Frampton. West's close friend and Dean Guitars CEO Evan Rubinson wrote "to a man I loved more than most - the funniest, most honest guy I've ever met."
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