Les Claypool

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Full Name
Leslie Edward Claypool
Born
September 29th, 1963
Height
6ft 2in
Hometown
El Sobrante, California, USA
Net Worth
Estimated $8 million
Partner
Chaney Claypool
Family
Les Claypool was born in Richmond, California, and raised in El Sobrante. He is married to Chaney Claypool, and the couple have two children. Away from music, he is an avid fisherman and owns a vineyard and winery in California.
Years Active
1984–present
Bands
Primus, The ClayPool Lennon Delirium, Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade
Top Tracks
'Jerry Was a Race Car Driver', 'Tommy the Cat', 'My Name Is Mud', 'Wynona's Big Brown Beaver', 'John the Fisherman'
Top Albums
Sailing the Seas of Cheese, Pork Soda, Frizzle Fry, Tales from the Punchbowl, The Desaturating Seven
Records Sold
More than 5 million records worldwide
Number Ones
Primus has achieved multiple number one albums on the US Hard Rock and Alternative charts.
Fun Facts
Les Claypool auditioned for Metallica following the death of bassist Cliff Burton, but the band felt he was "too good" and too distinctive for their style. ### His unique bass technique combines slap, tapping, flamenco-style strumming and effects to create a sound unlike almost any other rock bassist. ### Outside Primus, Claypool has collaborated with musicians including Sean Lennon, Trey Anastasio, Stewart Copeland and Tom Waits.
Related Artists
Primus, Oysterhead, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, Colonel Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, Tom Waits

Les Claypool is an American bassist, singer, songwriter and producer best known as the founder, frontman and principal songwriter of the alternative rock band Primus. Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most innovative bass guitarists in rock music, Claypool is celebrated for his virtuosic slap bass, tapping techniques, quirky songwriting and eclectic blend of funk, progressive rock, metal and experimental music. Alongside Primus, he has led numerous side projects, including Colonel Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, Oysterhead and The Claypool Lennon Delirium, earning a reputation as one of modern rock’s most original musicians.

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Les Claypool is an American bassist, singer and songwriter best known as the frontman of Primus and one of the most innovative bass players in rock music.
Les Claypool is best known for leading Primus and for his highly distinctive bass playing on songs including 'Jerry Was a Race Car Driver', 'My Name Is Mud' and 'Tommy the Cat'.
Yes. Les Claypool auditioned to replace Cliff Burton in Metallica in 1986. Although he was not selected, the band praised his exceptional talent and recognised that his unique style was better suited to his own musical projects.
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