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Les Claypool

Les Claypool

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

Primus Interstellar Drum Derby
Primus Interstellar Drum Derby
2025
The Residents - A Documentary
The Residents - A Documentary
2024 • Leslie Claypool
South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
2022 • Self (Primus)
Precious Metals
Precious Metals
2021 • Pachyderm Gold
Primus Alive From Pachyderm Station
Primus Alive From Pachyderm Station
2020
The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Live at House of Blues
The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Live at House of Blues
2016 • Self
Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents
Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents
2015 • Himself
Primus: Primus & the Chocolate Factory with the Fungi Ensemble
Primus: Primus & the Chocolate Factory with the Fungi Ensemble
2014

Full filmography

Precious Metals
Precious Metals
2021 • Pachyderm Gold
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Pig Hunt
Pig Hunt
2008 • Preacher
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Electric Apricot
Electric Apricot
2007 • Lapland 'Lapdog' Miclovich
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Stranger: Bernie Worrell on Earth
Stranger: Bernie Worrell on Earth
2005 • Self (Archival Footage)
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Primus: Woodstock 94
Primus: Woodstock 94
1994 • bass, vocals
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Les Claypool – Biography, Known For & Filmography