Les Claypool

Les Claypool

Born: September 29, 1963
in Richmond, California, USA
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.

Movies for Les Claypool...

Title: Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?
Released: December 5, 2023
Type: TV
Famed Rush bassist Geddy Lee travels to the homes of some of music’s most renowned bass players and digs into the stories that make these musicians stand out. A follow-up to his recent book, “Geddy Lee’s Big Beautiful Book of Bass,” the new 4-part series features episodes with Krist Novoselic (Nirvana), Les Claypool (Primus), Melissa Auf der Maur (Hole, Smashing Pumpkins) and Rob Trujillo (Metallica).
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South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
Title: South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
Character: Self (Primus)
Released: August 14, 2022
Type: Movie
Trey Parker and Matt Stone celebrate South Park's 25th anniversary with a concert in Colorado, featuring Primus and Ween.
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Precious Metals
Title: Precious Metals
Character: Pachyderm Gold
Released: January 23, 2021
Type: Movie
Presented by EMG Pickups, this Northern California gold rush story has a surprise twist you didn't see coming.
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Primus Alive From Pachyderm Station
Title: Primus Alive From Pachyderm Station
Released: December 11, 2020
Type: Movie
Like so many other touring bands, Primus was forced to reschedule their 2020 touring plans; Alive From Pachyderm Station offers fans their first chance this year to see the band in concert. The show was filmed at Les Claypool’s Sebastopol, California winery Claypool Cellars, marking the band’s first time playing at the location.
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The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Live at House of Blues
Title: The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Live at House of Blues
Character: Self
Released: August 26, 2016
Type: Movie
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Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents
Title: Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents
Character: Himself
Released: March 14, 2015
Type: Movie
Theory of Obscurity tells the story of the renegade sound and video collective known as The Residents…a story that spans 40 years and is clouded in mystery. Many details surrounding the group are secret, including the identities of its members. They always perform wearing masks and costumes, which is part of their magic. At its heart, this story is about perseverance and chasing your dream. The Residents never caved to convention. They never compromised. They’ve followed their muse for decades and thousands of fans have hung on for the ride. Along the way they’ve also inspired many people to be weird, take chances and find their own voice.
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The Murders of Brandywine Theater
Title: The Murders of Brandywine Theater
Character: Moxxy (voice)
Released: September 12, 2014
Type: Movie
Story of a depressed, small-town ventriloquist named Henry (Bachar) who finally comes out of his shell when his puppet ‘Moxxy’ (voiced by Les Claypool of Primus fame) begins speaking up for him. All is seemingly well until the cruel and charismatic puppet becomes uncontrollable, resulting in a bizarre battle of wills and even murder.
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Primus - Sailing The Seas Of Cheese
Title: Primus - Sailing The Seas Of Cheese
Character: Bass, Vocals
Released: May 17, 2013
Type: Movie
DVD and Blu-ray release of the Primus Album Sailing the Seas of Cheese
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Everyday Sunshine:  The Story of Fishbone
Title: Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
Character: Himself
Released: October 7, 2011
Type: Movie
From the shifting fault lines of Hollywood fantasies and the economic and racial tensions of Reagan's America, Fishbone rose and became one of the most original bands of the last 25 years. With a blistering combination of punk and funk they demolished the walls of genre and challenged the racial stereotypes and the political order of the music industry and of the nation.
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Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story
Title: Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story
Character: Himself
Released: April 29, 2011
Type: Movie
Gatling Pictures' "Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story" examines the life and work of Mark Sandman, deceased frontman of Boston "low rock" band Morphine. From his Newton, Mass., roots to his travels across America and around the globe, Sandman left an indelible imprint as one of the most distinctive musicians of his generation. Along with revisiting the "unique and sultry sound" of his music, the film explores the meaning of family through this critically praised and personally conflicted singer, songwriter and innovative instrumentalist.
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Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage
Title: Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage
Character: Self
Released: June 29, 2010
Type: Movie
An in-depth look at the Canadian rock band Rush, chronicling the band's musical evolution from their progressive rock sound of the '70s to their current heavy rock style.
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Pig Hunt
Title: Pig Hunt
Character: Preacher
Released: July 31, 2008
Type: Movie
When John takes his San Francisco friends to his deceased uncle's remote ranch to hunt wild pigs, it seems like a typical guys weekend with guns - despite the presence of John's sexy girlfriend Brooks. But as John and his crew trek deeper into the forest, they begin tracking the awful truth about his uncle's demise and the legend of The Ripper -- a murderous three-thousand-pound black boar!
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Electric Apricot
Title: Electric Apricot
Character: Lapland 'Lapdog' Miclovich
Released: November 9, 2007
Type: Movie
Electric Apricot is a spoof of jam bands centered around the band, Electric Apricot, in the style of "This Is Spinal Tap"
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Les Claypool: Fancy
Title: Les Claypool: Fancy
Character: himself
Released: May 29, 2007
Type: Movie
The first live DVD from Claypool, Primus' main man; a complete concert from his 2006 Summer tour with band. The tour was in support of Claypool's then current cd release of "Whales and Woe" and features material from the album. In addition to being a virtuoso bass player for Primus, Les Claypool purveys his punk-funk sound in side projects like Sausage, the Frog Brigade, Oysterhead, Les Claypool and the Holy Mackerel, and his own solo career. This concert film captures Claypool in a live performance culled from his 2006 tour for that year's solo album, OF WHALES AND WOE.
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Primus - Blame It On The Fish
Title: Primus - Blame It On The Fish
Character: Self
Released: October 17, 2006
Type: Movie
In 2003, the eccentric rock band Primus returned from a four-year recording and touring hiatus with a new collection of material, ANIMALS SHOULD NOT ACT LIKE PEOPLE, and a supporting tour dubbed the Tour de Fromage. BLAME IT ON THE FISH documents the tour in typical Primus (i.e. weird) fashion with an appropriately bizarre collection of live-performance clips, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage, as well as bonus material that includes a "futuristic" mockumentary that reimagines the band 60 years into the future.
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Les Claypool: 5 Gallons Of Diesel
Title: Les Claypool: 5 Gallons Of Diesel
Character: himself
Released: November 15, 2005
Type: Movie
Best known as the bass-playing frontman of punk-funk pioneers Primus, fringe-art genius Les Claypool has expanded his journeys into musical madness with a myriad of collaborative side projects. 5 GALLONS OF DIESEL presents a collection of live performances, music videos, behind-the-scenes footage, and other bonus material from Claypool's non-Primus ventures, including Oysterhead, Colonel Claypool's Bucket of Bernie Brains, Sausage, Frog Brigade, and Holy Mackerel.
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Primus: Hallucino-Genetics
Title: Primus: Hallucino-Genetics
Character: Bass
Released: November 16, 2004
Type: Movie
The first concert dvd from Primus launches their new spin-off label, Frizzle Fry, Inc. Filmed at the last US show in June, 2004 at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, this dvd captures the band at their live peak. The Hallucino-Genetics Tour this past summer culminated a year of hugely successful live performances for the original lineup of the band.
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Gov't Mule: The Deepest End
Title: Gov't Mule: The Deepest End
Character: Bass
Released: October 7, 2003
Type: Movie
In 2003, after recording The Deep End, Volume 1 (2001) and Volume 2 (2002), Gov't Mule gathered several musicians that had worked on the Deep End sessions as well as a few other friends for a live concert. This was intended as the culmination of the Deep End project, which was a tribute to their late bassist Allen Woody, who died in 2000. Two CD plus DVD set recorded live at the historic Deepest End Concert in New Orleans, LA on May 3rd, 2003. DVD includes 15 minutes of behind the scenes footage plus a photo gallery. Starring Gov't Mule (Warren Haynes, Matt Abts, and Danny Louis). Featuring appearances by bass players Les Claypool, Mike Gordon, Jason Newsted, Victor Wooten, George Porter, Jr, Dave Schools, Greg Rzab, Rob Wasserman, and more. Also featuring appearances by the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Fred Wesley, Karl Denson, Bernie Worrell, Bela Fleck, and many others.
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Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People
Title: Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People
Character: Himself
Released: October 7, 2003
Type: Movie
This two-disc package features a CD of five new songs and a DVD that brings together every Primus music video plus unreleased live performances and more. The CD/DVD Animals Should Not Try To Act Like People (Interscope Records), to be released October 7, 2003, finds After trailblazing their way through the alternative rock boom of the early 1990s, Primus took a four-year break after more than a decade together. In 2003 the original line-up of the band reconvened to test the waters, with spectacular results. This release celebrates their reunion by including every video from their halcyon days, as well as live material and behind the scenes footage.
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Rising Low
Title: Rising Low
Character: Himself
Released: October 8, 2002
Type: Movie
Based on the life and death of Gov't Mule bassist Allen Woody, and the making of a double-disc tribute album (Gov't Mule's The Deep End , Volumes 1 & 2) featuring a host of legendary bass players. Throughout the film, director Mike Gordon (of Phish, who also plays on the album) interviews Woody's family and bandmates and also discusses the philosophy and technique of bass playing with a number of the instrument's legends, including Chris Squire, Les Claypool, John Entwistle, Flea, Bootsy Collins, Mike Watt, Roger Glover and others.
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We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll
Title: We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll
Character: Self (Primus)
Released: January 19, 2001
Type: Movie
Penelope Spheeris presents an amazing chronicle of the travelling musical carnival known as OZZfest, the most successful summer concert tour for the last five years. Complete access to incredible material sends this documentary film into the realm of pure entertainment. Unforgettable moments from zealous religious protesters, outrageous fans and the guys (and girls) backstage provide an insightful view into the soul of white, middle-class America. A stunning and sometimes disturbing glimpse of a cultural movement, this film is sure to be a reference for historians for decades to come. This comment on Middle America skates the line between your worst nightmare and the best time you’ve ever had. Features interviews with, and performances by BLACK SABBATH, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, SLIPKNOT, PRIMUS, ROB ZOMBIE, GODSMACK and more.
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Title: Where Are They Now?
Character: Self
Released: June 7, 1999
Type: TV
Where Are They Now? was a television series on VH1 that featured past celebrities and updated on their current professional and personal status. Each episode was dedicated to another genre. Though not always in sequence, some episodes were a continuation of the motif of episodes from the past. Those episodes sometimes had Roman numerals in their title to signify their sequel status.
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Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
Title: Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
Character: Self
Released: December 8, 1998
Type: Movie
The fascinating life of South Park's musical cafeteria employee, Jerome "Chef" McElroy, is examined in this exclusive behind-the-scenes special. Chef's influence on a generation of musicians and rock stars is revealed through candid interviews with Elton John, Flea, Ike Turner, Meatloaf, Ozzy Osborne and many others. This one-off mockumentary is produced in the style of VH1's Behind the Music.
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Title: South Park
Character: Les Claypool (voice)
Released: August 13, 1997
Type: TV
Follows the misadventures of four irreverent grade-schoolers in the quiet, dysfunctional town of South Park, Colorado.
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Pink as the Day She Was Born
Title: Pink as the Day She Was Born
Released: July 4, 1997
Type: Movie
A rock-n-roll sex comedy about a young girl who will do anything to become a rock star, working in an LA domination parlor to support herself.
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Primus: The Devil Went Down to Georgia
Title: Primus: The Devil Went Down to Georgia
Character: Narrator
Released: January 1, 1996
Type: Movie
Charlie Daniels Band's "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" covered and put to animation.
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Primus - Woodstock 94 (OFFICIAL) (08.14.94)
Title: Primus - Woodstock 94 (OFFICIAL) (08.14.94)
Character: bass, wokal
Released: August 14, 1994
Type: Movie
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Title: Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Released: April 15, 1994
Type: TV
A cartoon superhero interacts with live guests via his television set in this parody talk show based on 1960s Hanna-Barbera cartoon character Space Ghost.
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The Return of Spinal Tap
Title: The Return of Spinal Tap
Character: Les Claypool (extended version)
Released: December 31, 1992
Type: Movie
Spinal Tap is back in a whole new feature-length rockumentary. Go behind the scenes and find out where the somewhat-less-than-fab three are now -- and where it all began in Squatney, England. Also, catch up with director Marty DiBergi, ex-Polymer marketing whiz Artie Fufkin, and Jeanine, who now owns a shop specializing in itchy Irish clothing.
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Kung Fu Rascals
Title: Kung Fu Rascals
Character: Sherriff of Ching Wa County
Released: January 1, 1992
Type: Movie
In the tradition of Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and the Three Stooges comes this wildly funny action comedy from director Steve Wang. When chased by mutated monsters, crafty ninjas and a 300 foot tall stone god, the bumbling heroes battle against the powers of darkness in search of "The Power Most Big".
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Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
Title: Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
Character: Primus
Released: July 19, 1991
Type: Movie
Amiable slackers Bill and Ted are once again roped into a fantastical adventure when De Nomolos, a villain from the future, sends evil robot duplicates of the two lads to terminate and replace them. The robot doubles actually succeed in killing Bill and Ted, but the two are determined to escape the afterlife, challenging the Grim Reaper to a series of games in order to return to the land of the living.
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Primus - Hulaween 2015
Title: Primus - Hulaween 2015
Character: bass, wokal
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
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The Claypool Lennon Delirium - Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival 05.08.2016
Title: The Claypool Lennon Delirium - Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival 05.08.2016
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
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Primus - Cheesy Home Video
Title: Primus - Cheesy Home Video
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Cheesy Home Video is the first home video from Primus, released in 1992 on VHS in conjunction with the band's first covers EP Miscellaneous Debris. The video includes three music videos interspersed with live footage filmed in the United States and Europe from the Roll the Bones tour, and interviews with the band at home and on Les Claypool's boat, hosted by Bob Cock.
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The Claypool Lennon Delirium - The Fillmore, Philadelphia, PA [31.08.2016]
Title: The Claypool Lennon Delirium - The Fillmore, Philadelphia, PA [31.08.2016]
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
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Primus  - Orpheum Theatre  Los Angeles (09-19-2015)
Title: Primus - Orpheum Theatre Los Angeles (09-19-2015)
Character: bass, wokal
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
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Primus - Mountain Jam Festival (06.09.2013)
Title: Primus - Mountain Jam Festival (06.09.2013)
Character: bass, wokal
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
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Primus: Jerry Was a Racecar Driver
Title: Primus: Jerry Was a Racecar Driver
Character: Les Claypool
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Steven Phillips goes to order some nachos, to which the nacho vender replies, "S T E A M Y". Steven walks out with his nachos and is distracted by two people starting up a car, not long before being knocked over by a skateboarder, and spills his nachos. The nachos then magically activate a Primus performance, where they tell the story of Jerry, who never did win no checkered flag, but he never did come in last. It also tells the story of Captain Pierce, a fireman who was forced to retire his job at the age of sixty five. The story concludes with Jerry having one too many cold beers one night and wrapping his car around a telephone pole. A tragic tale.