Les Claypool

Born 1963-09-29 (age 63) Richmond, California, USA

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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.

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Les Claypool

Known For

Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey

Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey

1991

as Primus

kid 90

kid 90

2021

as Self

South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert

South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert

2022

as Self (Primus)

Primus - Bonnaroo

Primus - Bonnaroo

2011

Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage

Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage

2010

as Self

Pig Hunt

Pig Hunt

2008

as Preacher

Electric Apricot

Electric Apricot

2007

as Lapland 'Lapdog' Miclovich

The Residents - A Documentary

The Residents - A Documentary

2024

as Leslie Claypool

Stranger: Bernie Worrell on Earth

Stranger: Bernie Worrell on Earth

2005

as Self (Archival Footage)

We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll

We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll

2001

as Self (Primus)

Primus - Videoplasty

Primus - Videoplasty

1998

Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone

Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone

2011

as Self

Primus - June 22nd 1997 - Open-Air-Festival Auf Der Loreley

Primus - June 22nd 1997 - Open-Air-Festival Auf Der Loreley

1997

Primus Alive From Pachyderm Station

Primus Alive From Pachyderm Station

2020

Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents

Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents

2015

as Himself

The Murders of Brandywine Theater

The Murders of Brandywine Theater

2014

as Moxxy (voice)

Gov't Mule: The Deepest End

Gov't Mule: The Deepest End

2003

as Self - Bass

Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People

2003

as Himself

Pink as the Day She Was Born

1997

Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story

Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story

2011

as Self