Leigh Stephens was an American guitarist and songwriter, born in the United States of America. He began his career as a member of Blue Cheer, a San Francisco psychedelic rock group. With Blue Cheer, he recorded two albums: Vincebus Eruptum and Outsideinside. After leaving Blue Cheer, Stephens released his debut solo album, Red Weather, in 1969. He then formed Silver Metre with Micky Waller, Pete Sears, and Jack Reynolds, recording one album at Trident Studios in London. In 1971, he released the album And a Cast of Thousands featuring members from Pilot, Ashton, Gardner and Dyke, If, and Jethro Tull. Stephens was ranked number 98 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the Top 100 Guitarists.
