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 to Cover Pink Floyd’s ‘Animals’ on 2023 TourLes Claypool to Cover Pink Floyd’s ‘Animals’ on 2023 TourLongtime collaborator Sean Lennon will join Primus frontman on tour. Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
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
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
Les Claypool Says Metallica Would Have Fired Him After a MonthLes Claypool Says Metallica Would Have Fired Him After a MonthPrimus leader didn’t realize his 1986 audition was a “big deal.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
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