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Les Claypool

Bio: 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
Born: Sun, Sep 29 1963
Birthplace: Richmond, California, USA
Les Claypool is 61 years old
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Poster of South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
Les Claypool was
58 in South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
as 'Self (Primus)'.
Sun, Aug 14 2022
Poster of Precious Metals
Precious Metals
Les Claypool was
57 in Precious Metals
as 'Pachyderm Gold'.
Sat, Jan 23 2021
Poster of Primus Alive From Pachyderm Station
Primus Alive From Pachyderm Station
Les Claypool was
57 in Primus Alive From Pachyderm Station
Fri, Dec 11 2020
Poster of The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Live at House of Blues
The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Live at House of Blues
Les Claypool was
52 in The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Live at House of Blues
as 'Self'.
Fri, Aug 26 2016
Poster of Primus  - Orpheum Theatre  Los Angeles
Primus - Orpheum Theatre Los Angeles
Les Claypool was
51 in Primus - Orpheum Theatre Los Angeles
as 'bass, wokal'.
Wed, Sep 09 2015
Poster of Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents
Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents
Les Claypool was
51 in Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Mar 14 2015
Poster of The Murders of Brandywine Theater
The Murders of Brandywine Theater
Les Claypool was
50 in The Murders of Brandywine Theater
as 'Moxxy (voice)'.
Fri, Sep 12 2014
Poster of Primus - Sailing The Seas Of Cheese
Primus - Sailing The Seas Of Cheese
Les Claypool was
49 in Primus - Sailing The Seas Of Cheese
as 'Bass, Vocals'.
Fri, May 17 2013
Poster of Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
Les Claypool was
48 in Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Oct 07 2011
Poster of Primus - Bonnaroo
Primus - Bonnaroo
Les Claypool was
47 in Primus - Bonnaroo
Fri, Jun 10 2011
Poster of Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story
Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story
Les Claypool was
47 in Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Apr 29 2011
Poster of Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage
Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage
Les Claypool was
46 in Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 29 2010
Poster of Pig Hunt
Pig Hunt
Les Claypool was
44 in Pig Hunt
as 'Preacher'.
Thu, Jul 31 2008
Poster of Electric Apricot
Electric Apricot
Les Claypool was
44 in Electric Apricot
as 'Lapland 'Lapdog' Miclovich'.
Fri, Nov 09 2007
Poster of Les Claypool: Fancy
Les Claypool: Fancy
Les Claypool was
43 in Les Claypool: Fancy
as 'himself'.
Tue, May 29 2007
Poster of Primus - Blame It On The Fish
Primus - Blame It On The Fish
Les Claypool was
43 in Primus - Blame It On The Fish
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 17 2006
Poster of Les Claypool: 5 Gallons Of Diesel
Les Claypool: 5 Gallons Of Diesel
Les Claypool was
42 in Les Claypool: 5 Gallons Of Diesel
as 'himself'.
Tue, Nov 15 2005
Poster of Primus: Hallucino-Genetics
Primus: Hallucino-Genetics
Les Claypool was
41 in Primus: Hallucino-Genetics
as 'Bass'.
Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People
Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People
Les Claypool was
40 in Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Oct 07 2003
Poster of Gov't Mule: The Deepest End
Gov't Mule: The Deepest End
Les Claypool was
40 in Gov't Mule: The Deepest End
as 'Bass'.
Tue, Oct 07 2003
Poster of Rising Low
Rising Low
Les Claypool was
39 in Rising Low
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Oct 08 2002
Poster of We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll
We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll
Les Claypool was
37 in We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll
as 'Self (Primus)'.
Fri, Jan 19 2001
Poster of Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
Les Claypool was
35 in Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 08 1998
Poster of Pink as the Day She Was Born
Pink as the Day She Was Born
Les Claypool was
33 in Pink as the Day She Was Born
Fri, Jul 04 1997
Poster of Primus: The Devil Went Down to Georgia
Primus: The Devil Went Down to Georgia
Les Claypool was
32 in Primus: The Devil Went Down to Georgia
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Primus - Woodstock 94
Primus - Woodstock 94
Les Claypool was
30 in Primus - Woodstock 94
as 'bass, vocals'.
Sat, Aug 13 1994
Poster of The Return of Spinal Tap
The Return of Spinal Tap
Les Claypool was
29 in The Return of Spinal Tap
as 'Les Claypool (extended version)'.
Thu, Dec 31 1992
Poster of Kung Fu Rascals
Kung Fu Rascals
Les Claypool was
28 in Kung Fu Rascals
as 'Sherriff of Ching Wa County'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
Les Claypool was
27 in Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
as 'Primus'.
Fri, Jul 19 1991
Poster of Primus - Cheesy Home Video
Primus - Cheesy Home Video
Les Claypool will be
61+ in Primus - Cheesy Home Video
Unreleased
Poster of Primus: Jerry Was a Racecar Driver
Primus: Jerry Was a Racecar Driver
Les Claypool will be
61+ in Primus: Jerry Was a Racecar Driver
as 'Les Claypool'.
Unreleased
Poster of Primus - Mountain Jam Festival (06.09.2013)
Primus - Mountain Jam Festival (06.09.2013)
Les Claypool will be
61+ in Primus - Mountain Jam Festival (06.09.2013)
as 'bass, wokal'.
Unreleased
Poster of The Claypool Lennon Delirium - Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival 05.08.2016
The Claypool Lennon Delirium - Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival 05.08.2016
Les Claypool will be
61+ in The Claypool Lennon Delirium - Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival 05.08.2016
Unreleased
Poster of Primus - Hulaween 2015
Primus - Hulaween 2015
Les Claypool will be
61+ in Primus - Hulaween 2015
as 'bass, wokal'.
Unreleased
Poster of The Claypool Lennon Delirium - The Fillmore, Philadelphia, PA [31.08.2016]
The Claypool Lennon Delirium - The Fillmore, Philadelphia, PA [31.08.2016]
Les Claypool will be
61+ in The Claypool Lennon Delirium - The Fillmore, Philadelphia, PA [31.08.2016]
Unreleased

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Poster of Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?
Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?
Les Claypool was
60+ in Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?
First Air Date
Tue, Dec 05 2023
Poster of Where Are They Now?
Where Are They Now?
Les Claypool was
35+ in Where Are They Now?
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 07 1999
Poster of South Park
South Park
Les Claypool was
33+ in South Park
as 'Les Claypool (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 13 1997
Poster of Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Les Claypool was
30+ in Space Ghost Coast to Coast
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 15 1994