On January 22, Primus played a special set during the Bass Magazine Awards at The Observatory in Santa Ana, CA. The performance found the band joined by guests Mike Dirnt (Green Day) and Justin Chancellor (Tool) for “Too Many Puppies,” Robert Trujillo (Metallica) for “My Name Is Mud“ and Marcus Miller for “Tommy The Cat.“…
Les Claypool has announced a special U.S tour featuring all three of his bands. The spring/summer trek will find Primus, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, and Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade “sharing the stage all at once for a fluid show featuring wildly different setlists and surprises.” Tour Dates: 05/20 Reno, NV – Reno Events…
During a recent interview with Stereogum, John Hoffman revealed how he found out about his addition to Primus. The drummer says frontman Les Claypool decided to break the news with a message written on a cake. Hoffman said the following: “I was told that everybody gets a nickname from Les. The day that I’m leaving,…
John Hoffman has shared some thoughts on his new role as Primus’ drummer. The musician says he is “so unbelievably excited to be a part of this.” Vocalist/bassist Les Claypool recently shared the below message he received from Hoffman: “Thought Id share a note from Hoffer. Great guy: ‘Morning brother! Things are so good. Just…
During his January 23 set at the Bass Magazine Awards in Santa Ana, CA, MonoNeon was joined onstage by Les Claypool (Primus). You can see footage of that below:
On December 30, Primus took the stage at the Fox Theater in Oakland, CA for their first show since the recent departure of drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander. The concert found the band performing with their former drummer Bryan “Brain” Mantia. The set also included material and musicians from frontman Les Claypool’s side projects, The Holy…
Geddy Lee (Rush) has shared a new trailer for his docuseries “Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?.” That show will be available through Paramount+ on December 5 and it will feature various bassists including Krist Novoselic (Nirvana), Melissa Auf Der Maur (Hole), Robert Trujillo (Metallica), and Les Claypool (Primus). Lee commented: “I’m trying…
Primus bassist/vocalist Les Claypool has announced a new vinyl box set titled “Adverse Yaw: The Prawn Song Years.“ The collection will be available on February 9 and it will feature the following records: Colonel Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade – “Live Frogs Set 1“ Colonel Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade – “Live Frogs…
Les Claypool (Primus, etc.) and his Fearless Flying Frog Brigade have shared a new live video for their cover of Pink Floyd‘s “Pigs.” The clip was recorded during the band’s May 24 show at the Mission Ballroom in Denver, CO. As previously reported, the group have been performing Pink Floyd’s “Animals” in full on their…
Les Claypool (Primus) and his Fearless Flying Frog Brigade have announced an October U.S. tour. The trek will find the band playing two sets including a full performance of Pink Floyd’s “Animals.” Here’s the dates: 10/11 Oakland, CA – Fox Theater 10/12 Riverside, CA – Riverside Municipal Auditorium 10/14 Albuquerque, NM – El Rey Theater…
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