LES CLAYPOOL
Name: Les Claypool
Birth name: Leslie Edward Claypool
Also known as Colonel Claypool
Born: 29 September 1963 Richmond, California, U.S.
Leslie Edward "Les" Claypool (born September 29, 1963 in Richmond, California, U.S.)
is a singer, lyricist, bassist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer, best known
for his work with the alternative rock band Primus. Claypool's mastery of the
electric bass has brought him into the spotlight with his funky, creative
playing style. Claypool mixes finger-tapping, flamenco-like strumming, and a
Larry Graham-like slap technique to develop his own unique style and has earned
respect as one of rock's premier bass talents, becoming an influence for younger
bassists in recent years.
Claypool has also self produced and engineered his solo releases from his own
studio "Rancho Relaxo." In 2006 was the release of a full-length feature film
Electric Apricot written and directed by Claypool as well as a debut novel South
of the Pumphouse.
Name: Les Claypool
Birth name: Leslie Edward Claypool
Also known as Colonel Claypool
Born: 29 September 1963 Richmond, California, U.S.
Leslie Edward "Les" Claypool (born September 29, 1963 in Richmond, California, U.S.)
is a singer, lyricist, bassist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer, best known
for his work with the alternative rock band Primus. Claypool's mastery of the
electric bass has brought him into the spotlight with his funky, creative
playing style. Claypool mixes finger-tapping, flamenco-like strumming, and a
Larry Graham-like slap technique to develop his own unique style and has earned
respect as one of rock's premier bass talents, becoming an influence for younger
bassists in recent years.
Claypool has also self produced and engineered his solo releases from his own
studio "Rancho Relaxo." In 2006 was the release of a full-length feature film
Electric Apricot written and directed by Claypool as well as a debut novel South
of the Pumphouse.