Les Claypool
Born
29 September 1963 (62)
Place of Birth
Richmond, California, USA
Also known as
Primus, Leslie Edward Claypool
Biography
Leslie Edward "Les" Claypool (born September 29, 1963) is an American musician and writer, best known as the lead vocalist and bassist in the band Primus. Claypool's playing style on the electric bass mixes tapping, flamenco-like strumming,whammy bar bends (unusual on a bass guitar) and slapping.
Filmography (37)
Primus Interstellar Drum Derby
2025
The Residents - A Documentary
2024
South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
2022
Precious Metals
2021
Primus Alive From Pachyderm Station
2020
The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Live at House of Blues
2016
Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents
2015
The Murders of Brandywine Theater
2014
Beats Antique - Beezlebub featuring Les Claypool
2013
Primus: Sailing The Seas Of Cheese
2013
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
2011
Primus - Bonnaroo
2011
Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story
2011
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
2010
Pig Hunt
2008
Electric Apricot
2007
Les Claypool: Fancy
2007
Primus - Blame It On The Fish
2006
Les Claypool: 5 Gallons Of Diesel
2005
Stranger: Bernie Worrell on Earth
2005
Primus: Hallucino-Genetics
2004
Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People
2003
Gov't Mule: The Deepest End
2003
Rising Low
2002
We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll
2001
Primus - Videoplasty
1998
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
1998
Primus: Live at Irving Plaza
1998
Primus - Horrible Swill
1998
Pink as the Day She Was Born
1997
Primus - June 22nd 1997 - Open-Air-Festival Auf Der Loreley
1997
Primus: The Devil Went Down to Georgia
1996
Primus: Woodstock 94
1994
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
1991
Primus - Sailing The Seas Of Cheese
1991
Primus - Cheesy Home Video
Cheesy Home Video