Les Claypool
Acting

Les Claypool

Born 1963-09-29 · Richmond, California, USA

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.

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Known for

Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey★ 6.3Viewing moment
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
1991
South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert★ 7.8Viewing moment
South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
2022
Robot Chicken: Star Wars★ 7.2Viewing moment
Robot Chicken: Star Wars
2007
Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage★ 7.5Viewing moment
Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage
2010
Pig Hunt★ 4.8Viewing moment
Pig Hunt
2008
Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story★ 6.3Viewing moment
Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story
2011
The Return of Spinal Tap★ 6.4Viewing moment
The Return of Spinal Tap
1992
Electric Apricot★ 6Viewing moment
Electric Apricot
2007
Primus - Woodstock 94 (OFFICIAL) (08.14.94)Viewing moment
Primus - Woodstock 94 (OFFICIAL) (08.14.94)
2021
Primus - Mountain Jam Festival (06.09.2013)Viewing moment
Primus - Mountain Jam Festival (06.09.2013)
2021
Primus - Orpheum Theatre Los Angeles (09-19-2015)Viewing moment
Primus - Orpheum Theatre Los Angeles (09-19-2015)
2021
The Residents - A Documentary★ 10Viewing moment
The Residents - A Documentary
2024
Primus - Hulaween 2015Viewing moment
Primus - Hulaween 2015
2021
Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?★ 7.2Viewing moment
Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?
2023 · Series
Primus Alive From Pachyderm StationViewing moment
Primus Alive From Pachyderm Station
2020
Stranger: Bernie Worrell on Earth★ 6Viewing moment
Stranger: Bernie Worrell on Earth
2005
Primus: The Devil Went Down to Georgia★ 8Viewing moment
Primus: The Devil Went Down to Georgia
1996
Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents★ 6.6Viewing moment
Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents
2015
Rising Low★ 6.5Viewing moment
Rising Low
2002
Kung Fu RascalsViewing moment
Kung Fu Rascals
1992
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone★ 7.5Viewing moment
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
2011
Primus - VideoplastyViewing moment
Primus - Videoplasty
1998
Gov't Mule: The Deepest EndViewing moment
Gov't Mule: The Deepest End
2003
The Claypool Lennon Delirium — Live at House of BluesViewing moment
The Claypool Lennon Delirium — Live at House of Blues
2016
Les Claypool: 5 Gallons Of Diesel★ 5.3Viewing moment
Les Claypool: 5 Gallons Of Diesel
2005
Precious MetalsViewing moment
Precious Metals
2021
Primus - Sailing The Seas Of CheeseViewing moment
Primus - Sailing The Seas Of Cheese
2013
We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n RollViewing moment
We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll
2001
The Claypool Lennon Delirium - The Fillmore, Philadelphia, PA [31.08.2016]Viewing moment
The Claypool Lennon Delirium - The Fillmore, Philadelphia, PA [31.08.2016]
2021
The Claypool Lennon Delirium - Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival 05.08.2016Viewing moment
The Claypool Lennon Delirium - Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival 05.08.2016
2021

Frequent collaborators

Larry LalondeLarry LalondeMatt StoneMatt StoneGeddy LeeGeddy LeeSeth GreenSeth GreenPenn JillettePenn JilletteMatt GroeningMatt GroeningDian BacharDian BacharSam DunnSam Dunn