Les Claypool

Personal Info

Birthday

September 29, 1963

(61 years old)

Place of Birth

Richmond, California, USA

Also Known As

Primus

Leslie Edward Claypool

Les 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.

Known For

South Park

Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey

Pig Hunt

The Murders of Brandywine Theater

Electric Apricot

Primus: Hallucino-Genetics

Primus: Woodstock 94

Gov't Mule: The Deepest End

Filmography

2022
South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
as Self (Primus)
2021
Precious Metals
as Pachyderm Gold
2016
The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Live at House of Blues
as Self
2015
Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents
as Himself
2014
The Murders of Brandywine Theater
as Moxxy (voice)
2013
Beats Antique - Beezlebub featuring Les Claypool
as self
Primus - Sailing The Seas Of Cheese
as Bass, Vocals
2011
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
as Himself
Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story
as Himself
2010
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
as Self
2008
Pig Hunt
as Preacher
2007
Electric Apricot
as Lapland 'Lapdog' Miclovich
Les Claypool: Fancy
as himself
2006
Primus - Blame It On The Fish
as Self
2005
Les Claypool: 5 Gallons Of Diesel
as himself
2004
Primus: Hallucino-Genetics
as Bass
2003
Gov't Mule: The Deepest End
as Bass
Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People
as Himself
2002
Rising Low
as Himself
2001
We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll
as Self (Primus)
1998
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
as Self
1996
Primus: The Devil Went Down to Georgia
as Narrator
1994
Primus: Woodstock 94
as bass, vocals
1991
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
as Primus