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Posts tagged Primus

Les Claypool Looks Back on Primus 'Breakup,' Influence of Coen Brothers

Primus bassist and band leader Les Claypool opens up about the band's long journey to the present, comparing its subject matter to an entire catalog of dark and disturbing cinema. ... Read More »

Primus' Les Claypool Talks 'South Park,' Tom Waits' Politics + 'Green Naugahyde'

Primus' quirky blend of popping bass, atonal guitar and odd time signatures has impressed critics since day one, and now the rockers are back with a new album titled 'Green Naugahyde.' ... Read More »

Primus Preview New Album, 'Green Naugahyde,' at Harmony Festival

Primus flew straight from Bonnaroo to their Sonoma County, California home to close out Harmony Festival, as the local-boys-done-good headliner. ... Read More »

All Good 2011 Lineup Announced: Primus, Furthur and Pretty Lights Headline

The All Good Music Festival celebrates its 15th anniversary this summer and, appropriately, the lineup harkens back to the event’s hippie roots ... Read More »

Primus' First New Studio Album in 12 Years Just Variations of Blue Oyster Cult?

In a letter that was published on Primus’ official website on Monday, bassist and band leader Les Claypool revealed that a new Primus studio album -- their first in 12 years -- is in its final stages of completion. ... Read More »

Les Claypool Urges Fans to Buy Hydroponic Growing Supplies... For a Cause

Douglas Mason, Getty Images Fresh from a few rounds of touring with his band Primus, Les Claypool ... Read More »

Les Claypool Breaks Out the Whamola in New York

The spirit of Frank Zappa appeared to hover in the room during Les Claypool's Tuesday night show at ... Read More »

Primus Returns to the Road, Plans New Album

Get ready to yell "Primus sucks!" because, yes, Les Claypool has reactivated the band and they're ... Read More »

Gabby La La Continues Her Quest for Kidzapalooza

When Gabby La La was on tour with Les Claypool and his Fancy Band a few years back, she had downtime ... Read More »

Stewart Copeland Open to Oysterhead Reunion

Well before Them Crooked Vultures, Chickenfoot and the Dead Weather were bringing back the ... Read More »

Les Claypool Discusses Primus' Past and Possible Future

Some bands can pinpoint exactly when they shot to stardom. For many, like '90s alternative heroes ... Read More »

Les Claypool Earns Cool Dad Points From Miley Cyrus

Les Claypool's mastery of the slap bass made the irreverent sounds of Primus cool to fans ... Read More »

Les Claypool Partying With Astronauts in San Francisco

Bay Area native Les Claypool doesn't have any plans etched in stone when it comes to Primus' ... Read More »

Les Claypool Alters Minds in Atlanta

"It's good to be back in the Atlanta area, and it's good to be at a new event," Les Claypool told ... Read More »