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Leslie Edward “Les” Claypool is a bassist and lead singer, best known for his work with the alternative rock band 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.

He is a founding member of Primus and formed a trio named Oysterhead with Trey Anastasio and Stewart Copeland.

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Foix-Jinn wrote:
Friday afternoon

Geddy Lee!? :D (I'm not saying that Les is bad, he's amazing!)

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green11420 wrote:
Thursday evening

@FakeActuality: In my opinion; NO.

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FakeActuality wrote:
last month

is there a bassist better than Les? If so, leave me a shoutbox message

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Irenicus_ wrote:
last month

You're welcome to join Blind Illusion, Les Claypool's first band before he founded Primus!

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zwarby wrote:
last month

Les is the fuckin man, ha can play a mean bass.

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Coco-Shunter wrote:
last month

No tour date for Ireland........... yet

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LesClaypooltiks wrote:
September 2009

Hey Guys, Just to let you know we already start running low on the premium tickets for Sydney concert http://preferredseating.com.au/vip/tourevent/36/1795/3553/les_claypool_sydney

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Bias_for_kyuss wrote:
September 2009

i wonder what his show in brisbane will be like? does he play many primus songs?

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Domfunkle wrote:
September 2009

Coming to melbourne! Woooooooooot!

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Kxking wrote:
September 2009

Dam it ! Why does the upcomin European Tour not include a show in France ??

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lrwld wrote:
September 2009

They've really lived up to their band name....love this band sooooooo muuuuuch..

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TehGreve wrote:
August 2009

Phantom Patriot is so fucking awesome.

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MrGERADL666 wrote:
August 2009

wooooooooooo uno de los mejores bajistas del mundo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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deadstereo wrote:
August 2009

AMAZING show at Bluesfest last month.

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Florilein wrote:
August 2009

Les, I beg you! Please come to Germany!!!!

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moe_blunts wrote:
August 2009

his latest album sounds like the residents. i love it!

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ComaChameleon wrote:
July 2009

STOMP STOMP DA BOONEVILLE STOMP

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moe_blunts wrote:
July 2009

Of Fungi and Foe is wonderful. Thanks, Les.

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Calvinski wrote:
July 2009

Come to The Netherlands you bucket full of mashed cow patatoes!

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Signofthezodiac wrote:
July 2009

Claypool is a pimp <3 he slaps that bass like a pimp slaps his ho

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Dec 1 Les Claypool The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane Queensland, Australia
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Dec 2 Les Claypool Enmore Theatre, Sydney, Australia
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Dec 4 Les Claypool Forum Theatre, Melbourne, Australia
4 shouts | 14 attendees