Wesley Webb "Speedy" West (January 25, 1924 – November 15, 2003) was an influential American pedal steel guitarist and record producer, recognized for his pioneering work in country music. Born in Springfield, Missouri, West became a prominent figure in the late 1940s and 1950s, known for his fast tempos and jazz-like improvisational style. He was a key figure in the development of the pedal steel guitar, being the first country steel guitarist to use a pedal guitar.

West frequently collaborated with guitarist Jimmy Bryant, forming a duo that recorded extensively and served as part of the regular Capitol Records backing band for artists such as Tennessee Ernie Ford. The duo also worked with non-Capitol artists in Los Angeles, contributing to over 6000 recordings, including sessions with pop icons like Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby.

In 1960, Speedy West played on and produced Loretta Lynn's first single. He was a member of the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame and continued to influence the genre until a stroke in 1981 ended his ability to play. Despite this, he remained active in the community by attending steel guitar conventions. West passed away in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, leaving behind a legacy as a trailblazer in the world of pedal steel guitar.