Les Claypool

Born 1963-09-29 (age 62) 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

Pig Hunt

Pig Hunt

2008

as Preacher

South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert

South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert

2022

as Self (Primus)

The Murders of Brandywine Theater

The Murders of Brandywine Theater

2014

as Moxxy (voice)

Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents

Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents

2015

as Himself

Rising Low

Rising Low

2002

as Self

Electric Apricot

Electric Apricot

2007

as Lapland 'Lapdog' Miclovich

We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll

We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll

2001

as Self (Primus)

Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage

Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage

2010

as Self

The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Live at House of Blues

The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Live at House of Blues

2016

as Self

Pink as the Day She Was Born

1997

Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone

Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone

2011

as Self

Beats Antique - Beezlebub featuring Les Claypool

Beats Antique - Beezlebub featuring Les Claypool

2013

as self

Gov't Mule: The Deepest End

Gov't Mule: The Deepest End

2003

as Self - Bass

Chef Aid: Behind The Menu

Chef Aid: Behind The Menu

1998

as Self

Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story

Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story

2011

as Self

The Residents - A Documentary

The Residents - A Documentary

2024

as Leslie Claypool

Primus: The Devil Went Down to Georgia

Primus: The Devil Went Down to Georgia

1996

as Narrator

Les Claypool: Fancy

Les Claypool: Fancy

2007

as himself

Stranger: Bernie Worrell on Earth

Stranger: Bernie Worrell on Earth

2005

as Self (Archival Footage)