Les Claypool

Born: 1963-09-29

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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as Primus
Released: 1991-07-19

Amiable slackers Bill and Ted are once again roped into a fantastical adventure when De Nomolos,...

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Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage

as Self
Released: 2010-06-29

An in-depth look at the Canadian rock band Rush, chronicling the band's musical evolution from...

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South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert

as Self (Primus)
Released: 2022-08-14

Trey Parker and Matt Stone celebrate South Park's 25th anniversary with a concert in Colorado,...

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Electric Apricot

as Lapland 'Lapdog' Miclovich
Released: 2007-11-09

Electric Apricot is a spoof of jam bands centered around the band, Electric Apricot, in the...

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Pig Hunt

as Preacher
Released: 2008-07-31

When John takes his San Francisco friends to his deceased uncle's remote ranch to hunt wild...

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Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents

as Himself
Released: 2015-03-14

Theory of Obscurity tells the story of the renegade sound and video collective known as The...

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Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story

as Himself
Released: 2011-04-29

Gatling Pictures' "Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story" examines the life and work of Mark...

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We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll

as Self (Primus)
Released: 2001-01-19

Penelope Spheeris presents an amazing chronicle of the travelling musical carnival known as...

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Kung Fu Rascals

as Sherriff of Ching Wa County
Released: 1992-01-01

In the tradition of Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and the Three Stooges comes this wildly funny action...

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The Return of Spinal Tap

as Les Claypool (extended version)
Released: 1992-12-31

Spinal Tap is back in a whole new feature-length rockumentary. Go behind the scenes and find out...

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Gov't Mule: The Deepest End

as Bass
Released: 2003-10-07

In 2003, after recording The Deep End, Volume 1 (2001) and Volume 2 (2002), Gov't Mule gathered...

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Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone

as Himself
Released: 2011-10-07

From the shifting fault lines of Hollywood fantasies and the economic and racial tensions of...

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Primus: Hallucino-Genetics

as Bass
Released: 2004-11-16

The first concert dvd from Primus launches their new spin-off label, Frizzle Fry, Inc. Filmed at...

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Chef Aid: Behind The Menu

as Self
Released: 1998-12-08

The fascinating life of South Park's musical cafeteria employee, Jerome "Chef" McElroy, is...

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Rising Low

as Himself
Released: 2002-10-08

Based on the life and death of Gov't Mule bassist Allen Woody, and the making of a double-disc...

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The Murders of Brandywine Theater

as Moxxy (voice)
Released: 2014-09-12

Story of a depressed, small-town ventriloquist named Henry (Bachar) who finally comes out of his...

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Les Claypool: 5 Gallons Of Diesel

as himself
Released: 2005-11-15

Best known as the bass-playing frontman of punk-funk pioneers Primus, fringe-art genius Les...

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Primus Alive From Pachyderm Station

as uncredited
Released: 2020-12-11

Like so many other touring bands, Primus was forced to reschedule their 2020 touring plans;...

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Primus - Orpheum Theatre Los Angeles

as bass, wokal
Released: 2015-09-09

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Primus - Blame It On The Fish

as Self
Released: 2006-10-17

In 2003, the eccentric rock band Primus returned from a four-year recording and touring hiatus...

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Primus: The Devil Went Down to Georgia

as Narrator
Released: 1996-01-01

Charlie Daniels Band's "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" covered and put to animation.

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Primus - Woodstock 94

as bass, vocals
Released: 1994-08-13

Primus at their legendary performance in Woodstock on August 13, 1994.

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The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Live at House of Blues

as Self
Released: 2016-08-26

Les Claypool and Sean Lennon of The Claypool Lennon Delirium perform live at House of Blues...

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Precious Metals

as Pachyderm Gold
Released: 2021-01-23

Presented by EMG Pickups, this Northern California gold rush story has a surprise twist you...

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Primus - Sailing The Seas Of Cheese

as Bass, Vocals
Released: 2013-05-17

DVD and Blu-ray release of the Primus Album Sailing the Seas of Cheese

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Les Claypool: Fancy

as himself
Released: 2007-05-29

The first live DVD from Claypool, Primus' main man; a complete concert from his 2006 Summer tour...

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Primus - Hulaween 2015

as bass, wokal
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Primus - Bonnaroo

as uncredited
Released: 2011-06-10

Primus Live Webcast from Bonnaroo June 10, 2011 Setlist: 1.Groundhog's Day 2.Prelude To A...

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South Park

as Les Claypool (voice)
First aired: 1997-08-13

Follows the misadventures of four irreverent grade-schoolers in the quiet, dysfunctional town of...

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Space Ghost Coast to Coast

as uncredited
First aired: 1994-04-15

A cartoon superhero interacts with live guests via his television set in this parody talk show...

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Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?

as uncredited
First aired: 2023-12-05

Famed Rush bassist Geddy Lee travels to the homes of some of music’s most renowned bass players...

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