Bands Whose Bassist Is the Only Original Member LeftBands Whose Bassist Is the Only Original Member LeftThey anchor the low end…and the band.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
Les Claypool Reactivates Fearless Flying Frog Brigade for First Shows in 18 YearsLes Claypool Reactivates Fearless Flying Frog Brigade for First Shows in 18 YearsSee when and where the band will be playing this summer.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Top 66 Hard Rock + Metal Bassists of All TimeTop 66 Hard Rock + Metal Bassists of All TimeWe count down the greatest bassists in hard rock and metal history.Loudwire StaffLoudwire Staff
Rock Stars Celebrating Birthdays in SeptemberRock Stars Celebrating Birthdays in SeptemberBlow out the candles!Chad ChildersChad ChildersAlicia SelinAlicia Selin
Primus Rehearsed Their ‘Asses Off’ for ‘A Tribute to Kings’ TourPrimus Rehearsed Their ‘Asses Off’ for ‘A Tribute to Kings’ TourLes Claypool discusses his band's celebration of Rush during an exclusive conversation with UCR. Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Primus’ Les Claypool ‘Learning’ From Rush Bassist Geddy LeePrimus’ Les Claypool ‘Learning’ From Rush Bassist Geddy LeePrimus is preparing for their Rush tribute tour in the best possible way. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Primus’ Les Claypool Says Metallica Would Have Kicked Me Out After a Month or TwoPrimus’ Les Claypool Says Metallica Would Have Kicked Me Out After a Month or TwoClaypool recalls his audition to become Metallica's bassist.Graham HartmannGraham Hartmann
Metallica’s Robert Trujillo + Primus’ Les Claypool Have Bass Battle in Western VideoMetallica’s Robert Trujillo + Primus’ Les Claypool Have Bass Battle in Western VideoTo show off their new bass pick ups.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
Watch Jason Momoa Jam With Primus’ Les ClaypoolWatch Jason Momoa Jam With Primus’ Les ClaypoolThe pair also 'sailed the seas' of Claypool Cellars.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Primus Playing Rush’s ‘A Farewell to Kings’ in Full on TourPrimus Playing Rush’s ‘A Farewell to Kings’ in Full on TourThe voyage blasts off this summer.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
Les Claypool on New Primus Album: ‘Goblin Rock Has Definitely Been Missing for a While’Les Claypool on New Primus Album: ‘Goblin Rock Has Definitely Been Missing for a While’Les Claypool spoke with Full Metal Jackie about the new Primus album, how the band fits or doesn't fit on various festivals, his SeaPop soda and more.Full Metal JackieFull Metal Jackie
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich to Host ‘Front Row’ With James Hetfield, Billie Joe Armstrong + Les ClaypoolMetallica’s Lars Ulrich to Host ‘Front Row’ With James Hetfield, Billie Joe Armstrong + Les ClaypoolMetallica's Lars Ulrich will host 'Front Row' at UC-Berkeley with a number of Bay Area luminaries discussing the pros of the creatively fertile home base.Chad ChildersChad Childers