Les Claypool

Les Claypool

🎂 29th September 1963 (62 yrs) 📍 Richmond, California, USA

Known For

Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey

Biography

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.

Les Claypool

Movies Featuring Les Claypool

Primus Interstellar Drum Derby

Primus Interstellar Drum Derby (2025)

The Residents - A Documentary

The Residents - A Documentary (2024)

as Leslie Claypool
South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert

South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert (2022)

as Self (Primus)
Primus Alive From Pachyderm Station

Primus Alive From Pachyderm Station (2020)

The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Live at House of Blues

The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Live at House of Blues (2016)

as Self
Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents

Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents (2015)

as Himself
The Murders of Brandywine Theater

The Murders of Brandywine Theater (2014)

as Moxxy (voice)
Beats Antique - Beezlebub featuring Les Claypool

Beats Antique - Beezlebub featuring Les Claypool (2013)

as self
Primus: Sailing The Seas Of Cheese

Primus: Sailing The Seas Of Cheese (2013)

as Bass, Vocals
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone

Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone (2011)

as Self
Primus - Bonnaroo

Primus - Bonnaroo (2011)

Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story

Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story (2011)

as Self
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage

Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (2010)

as Self
Pig Hunt

Pig Hunt (2008)

as Preacher
Electric Apricot

Electric Apricot (2007)

as Lapland 'Lapdog' Miclovich
Les Claypool: Fancy

Les Claypool: Fancy (2007)

as himself
Primus - Blame It On The Fish

Primus - Blame It On The Fish (2006)

as Self
Les Claypool: 5 Gallons Of Diesel

Les Claypool: 5 Gallons Of Diesel (2005)

as himself
Stranger: Bernie Worrell on Earth

Stranger: Bernie Worrell on Earth (2005)

as Self (Archival Footage)
Primus: Hallucino-Genetics

Primus: Hallucino-Genetics (2004)

as Bass
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Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People (2003)

as Himself
Gov't Mule: The Deepest End

Gov't Mule: The Deepest End (2003)

as Self - Bass
Rising Low

Rising Low (2002)

as Self
We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll

We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll (2001)

as Self (Primus)
Primus - Videoplasty

Primus - Videoplasty (1998)

Chef Aid: Behind The Menu

Chef Aid: Behind The Menu (1998)

as Self
Primus: Live at Irving Plaza

Primus: Live at Irving Plaza (1998)

Primus - Horrible Swill

Primus - Horrible Swill (1998)

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Pink as the Day She Was Born (1997)

Primus - June 22nd 1997 - Open-Air-Festival Auf Der Loreley

Primus - June 22nd 1997 - Open-Air-Festival Auf Der Loreley (1997)

Primus: The Devil Went Down to Georgia

Primus: The Devil Went Down to Georgia (1996)

as Narrator
Primus: Woodstock 94

Primus: Woodstock 94 (1994)

as bass, vocals
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey

Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)

as Primus
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Primus - Cheesy Home Video (N/A)

Cheesy Home Video

Cheesy Home Video (N/A)