Leslie Edward "Les" Claypool is a bassist and lead singer, best known for h… Read Full Bio ↴Leslie Edward "Les" Claypool is a bassist and lead singer, best known for his work with the musical group Primus. Born on September 29, 1963, in Richmond, California, Claypool's mastery of the electric bass has brought him into the spotlight with his funky, creative playing style. Though he cites bass virtuoso Geddy Lee of Rush and the experimental group The Residents as his greatest influences, Claypool is known to use various styles in his playing, Claypool mixes finger-tapping, flamenco-like strumming, and a Larry Graham-like slap technique to develop his own unique style. Claypool has earned respect as one of Rock's premier bass talents and has become an influence on younger bassists in recent years. He has played with other artists such as Tom Waits and Buckethead.and is also a member of the group sausage.
He is a founding member of Primus and formed a trio named Oysterhead with Trey Anastasio and Stewart Copeland.
He is a founding member of Primus and formed a trio named Oysterhead with Trey Anastasio and Stewart Copeland.
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Les Claypool Lyrics
Amanitas When Amanitas came, he could not obstain And he took a…
Bite Out Of Life Some say that life's like an apple I prefer to think…
Booneville Stomp Stomp, stomp the Booneville stomp, the B-B-B-B-Boonville sto…
Kazoo Have you met Kazoo She's a beautiful girl She came from th…
Mushroom Men You may see horses try to fly A dog with periwinkle…
Pretty Little Song If you're facin' imminent disaster Sing a little song A pr…
Primed by 29 Damn that's some shitty wine It tastes like butter and beav…
Red State Girl She got dirt up under her fingernails She got lint down…
What Would Sir George Martin Do Sir George Martin Sir George Martin Sir George Martin Wha…
You Can't Tell Errol Anything Now Errol's a smart boy who delivered big weed Says that…