Les Claypool
Born
September 29, 1963 (61 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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.
Known For
Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?
(4 episodes)
2023
South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
Self (Primus)
2022
Precious Metals
Pachyderm Gold
2021
Primus Alive From Pachyderm Station
2020
The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Live at House of Blues
Self
2016
Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents
Himself
2015
The Murders of Brandywine Theater
Moxxy (voice)
2014
Beats Antique - Beezlebub featuring Les Claypool
self
2013
Primus - Sailing The Seas Of Cheese
Bass, Vocals
2013
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
Himself
2011
Primus - Bonnaroo
2011
Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story
Himself
2011
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
Self
2010
Pig Hunt
Preacher
2008
Electric Apricot
Lapland 'Lapdog' Miclovich
2007
Les Claypool: Fancy
himself
2007
Primus - Blame It On The Fish
Self
2006
Les Claypool: 5 Gallons Of Diesel
himself
2005
Primus: Hallucino-Genetics
Bass
2004
Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People
Himself
2003
Gov't Mule: The Deepest End
Bass
2003
Rising Low
Himself
2002
We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll
Self (Primus)
2001
Where Are They Now?
Self · (1 episode)
1999
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
Self
1998
Pink as the Day She Was Born
1997
Primus: The Devil Went Down to Georgia
Narrator
1996
Primus - Cheesy Home Video
Primus: Live at Irving Plaza
1998
South Park
Les Claypool (voice) · (1 episode)
1997
Primus - Woodstock 94
bass, vocals
1994
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
(1 episode)
1994
Squirt TV
self · (1 episode)
1994
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
Primus
1991