Les Claypool

Leslie Edward "Les" Claypool (born September 29, 1963) is an American bassist, singer, songwriter and author, best known as the founder and frontman of Primus and for his distinctive, highly individual bass technique and solo projects.

Founder and frontman of Primus; noted for dominant bass-led compositions and use of instruments such as bass banjo, resonator bass and the whamola. Released solo albums including Of Whales And Woe and Of Fungi and Foe; wrote the novel South of the Pumphouse (Italian: A Sud Del Capanno) and was involved with the documentary Electric Apricot. Reviews emphasize his genre-blending (funk, jazz, metal, psychedelia, progressive) and strong live performances.

DeBaser reviews celebrate Les Claypool's singular bass technique and eclectic solo work. Critics highlight genre-hopping performances (funk, jazz, metal, psychedelia) and strong live shows. His solo albums 'Of Whales And Woe' and 'Of Fungi and Foe' receive praise for originality. Claypool's literary and film ventures (South of the Pumphouse, Electric Apricot) are noted.

For:Fans of experimental, funk-led rock, Primus followers, readers interested in musician-authored fiction