The trio consisted of claypool, skerik on saxophone, and mike dillon on drums, vibraphone and percussion. You might get primus, which look and sound like a cult band despite the fact that their 1991 album, sailing the seas of cheese, went gold. With his oddball sense of humor and funky playing, claypool took his varied musical influences and created an invigorating and completely inventive style. Overview v biography v discography v songs v credits v. Les claypool on his metallica audition bb video youtube.
Imagine a punkier, thrashier rush fronted by mel blanc. He is best known as the founder, lead singer, bass. Tragedys a comin is the first single from green naugahyde, the seventh studio album by rock band primus. See more ideas about les claypool, cool bands and the jam band. Claypool s funky, creative playing style on the electric bass mixes fingertapping, flamencolike strumming, a larry grahamlike slap technique, and geddy lee influences.
On why the combination of lennon and claypool works. Les claypool reflects on the origins of oysterhead in a. Praxis and les claypool were both slated to play bonnaroo in 2002. He auditioned for metallica as cliff burtons successor but did not make the band. Leslie edward claypool born september 29, 1963 is an american musician, singer. Claypool gave his first interview about the book on may 11, 2006. Leslie edward les claypool born september 29, 1963 in richmond, california, u. The claypool lennon delirium sean lennon and les claypool collectively known as the lennon claypool delirium are in town for a show wednesday night at the skyway theatre. Another major endeavor, colonel claypools bucket of bernie brains, began seemingly by chance. Bassist les claypool, guitarist larry ler lalonde, and drummer tim herb alexander have. Jens erik gould interviews primus bassist and singer les claypool. Les claypool read more about this and other grammys news at.
Oysterhead will headline the 2020 peach fest held july 2 5, in scranton, pa. Bassist les claypool preaches the joys of the claypool lennon. Dec 18, 2008 plus, besides the banjo bass, he also has a resonator bass. Primus les claypool from primus talks goblin rock youtube. Interview with les claypool of primus and oysterhead. His trademark voice, thumping bass lines and unique worldview have become the calling cards for a number of wildly successful and influential albums in the last two decades, including the seminal altrock band primus.
More focused than primus and less precious than lennon s solo output, the duo create kitchensink epics that rarely bore or allow for attention deficit. The claypool lennon delirium play songs, chat with mary. Whether its with mutantfunk legends primus, supergroup oysterhead, or solo, virtuoso les claypools trailblazing style and unique vision have built a home for bassnerds everywhere. Known for gathering an eclectic mix of talented musicians from around the world, les claypool has fronted a number of projects including the frog brigade, colonel claypool s bucket of bernie. Im not bashing les or trying to start anything im just sort of bummed about the whole situation. Leslie edward claypool is an american musician, singer, songwriter, producer, author, director, and actor. In the past 20 years, claypool has left primus to form about 3,000 different side projects including colonel les claypool s fearless flying frog brigade, and psychrock supergroup oysterhead with. In the past 20 years, claypool has left primus to form about 3,000 different side projects including colonel les claypools fearless flying frog brigade, and psychrock supergroup oysterhead with. Les claypool reflects on the origins of oysterhead in a new. Rockpedigreed super duo comprising sean lennon and primus les claypool. Now the san francisco trio bassist les claypool, guitarist larry lalonde and drummer tim herb alexander is headlining lollapalooza 93. As a teenager, claypool met fellow student kirk hammett. Melding their eccentricities, the delirium succeed in shaving down each artists whimsies, reining them in and creating an exciting amalgam. This is an exclusive interview with les claypool from the five count radio show in mankato, minn.
Leslie edward les claypool is a musician, best known as the bassist in the band primus. A never before published interview with primus les claypool 1994. May 30, 2006 les claypool, lead singer and bassist of the band primus, created this track as the theme song for the tv show robot chicken on the channel adult swim. The les claypool story begins on september 29, 1963, when he was born in richmond, ca. Lead vocalist and bassist of the band primus who has created many side projects, including colonel les claypool s fearless flying frog brigade. Les claypool s frog brigade full set from jazzfest 2002. His playing style on the bass is well known for mixing tapping, flamenco like. With his oddball sense of humor and funky playing, claypool took his varied musical influences and created an invigorating and completely inventive styl. Watch the exclusive premiere of primus tragedys a comin. Watch actor jason momoa play primus on les claypools bass video.
But id say nothing shows off his talent more than tommy the cat, i dont care what anyone says, i love the sailing the seas of cheese version the best, i love that little solo thing he does before he sings in case you didnt know, tom waits does a larger portion of the. Im the man in the box buried in my shit wont you come and save me. The claypool lennon delirium biography leslie edward claypool born september 29, 1963 richmond, usa les claypool and sean ono lennon started their collaboration as the result of a 2015 tour of primus and dinosaur jr. Watch the exclusive premiere of primus tragedys a comin video, with bonus les claypool interview posted by ifc on november 17th if primus wanted to go for the obvious, the bands new clip for tragedys a comin their first video in eleven years could have featured any number of post apocalyptic scenarios or. At the centre of the groups psychedelic hurricane of funk, prog rock, and punk is nasally lead vocalist and bassplaying icon les claypool. Apr 27, 2007 les claypool and sean ono lennon talk south of reality, geddy lee, yokos birthday bash duration. Til that kirk hammett encouraged les claypool to audition. In addition to his primus duties, claypool has always had time for side projects sausage a reunion of the original primus lineup, les claypool and the holy mackerel highball with the devil, the frog brigade live frogs, purple onion, oysterhead, and the claypool lennon delirium a duo formed with sean lennon as well as guesting on. Books a million stores, or by digital download by clicking the above image.
Les claypool confirms primus will offer support on slayers final. The interview had a good vibe and the interviewer had good questions. The claypool lennon delirium satori official video youtube. Click the gear images for more info and specs at guitar center lets first look at some of the gear les has used in the recording studio. The claypool lennon delirium play songs, chat with mary lucia. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Les claypool biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Born on september 29, 1963, in richmond, california, claypools mastery of the electric bass has brought him into the spotlight with his funky, creative playing style.
Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming. Combining two significant rock pedigrees with a whole lot of weird, primus les claypool and sean lennon joined forces to form the claypool lennon delirium. Les is best known as the singer and bassist for the band primus. Let me start off by saying everyone has bad days or doesnt handle situations correctly all the time so hopefully it was just one of those instances. This project could have been an indulgent exercise in psychedelic excess, the.
At the end of 2005, claypool released 5 gallons of diesel, a video retrospective of all of his work away from primus. They stopped by our studio to chat with jade ahead of their performance. Claypool lennon delirium biography, albums, streaming. Based loosely on buzz aldrin s assertion that there is a rock purposely placed on mars tatershaped moon, the monolith of phobos is a giddy trip.
He is best known as the founder, lead singer, bassist, primary songwriter, and only continuous member of the funk metal band primus. The most original rock bassist to come along in the 90s was unquestionably primus les claypool. Whether its with mutantfunk legends primus, supergroup oysterhead, or solo, virtuoso les claypool s trailblazing style and unique vision have built a home for bassnerds everywhere. Listen to the full interview by clicking the audio link above. Les claypool iii is known for his work on perfect blue 1997, cowboy bebop. He has used a variety of gear lets take a look and see what bass gear he has been seen using in the recording studio and live. Les claypool, a primus frontembere vicces es oszinte les claypool is honest and funny as hell. The interview circles back around to oysterhead once more, with claypool going deep into the bands origins when asked about the evolution of the jam scene. Leslie edward les claypool is a bassist and lead singer, best known for his work with the musical group primus.
Les claypool from primus is arguably one of the better bass players on the scene. A music video debuted on the internet soon after the single was released. Leslie edward claypool born september 29, 1963 is an american musician, singer, songwriter, producer, author, director, and actor. This interview with les claypool responds to what sean had to say and he has a. Jun 15, 2016 sean lennon and les claypool collectively known as the lennon claypool delirium are in town for a show wednesday night at the skyway theatre. Les claypool, musical auteur, opens up about his early roots, how he came to follow his musical passions, and why he plays dunlop bass. A song that doesnt show off his talent but is my favorite primus song is on the tweek again off tales from the punchbowl. Exploremusic chats with les claypool from primus youtube. Les claypool, musical auteur, opens up about his early roots, how he came to follow his musical passions, and why he plays dunlop bass strings. Les claypool from primus talks goblin rock youtube. Oysterhead will be at next years sweetwater 420 festival over the weekend of april 24 26, 2020 in atlanta, ga. Les claypool is the one of the most unlikely success stories in the entertainment history. Another major endeavor, colonel claypool s bucket of bernie brains, began seemingly by chance. He is a multiinstrumentalist, novelist, music producer, actor, and film director.
Oysterhead and primus will play bonnaroo 2020 in manchester, tn. The three also tackle environmental issues, black holes. His album les claypool and the holy mackerel presents. Besides touring in the summer of 2007 nationally with the fancy band, claypool performed that october with a version of the band, dubbed the fancy trio. Les claypool and sean ono lennon sit down with kyle meredith to discuss the latest lp from the claypool lennon delirium, south of reality. Jun 28, 2017 les claypool from primus talks goblin rock 2017 primus combines ferocious chops, careening rhythms, and a twisted sense of humor all in one package.
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