Primus
Press Reviews

About the Artist

Primus emerged from the mid-'80s San Francisco scene as a band that defied easy categorization, blending metal, funk, punk, country, and experimental sounds into a quirky, genre-bending sonic concoction. With Les Claypool's distinctive slap-bass technique and surreal, often humorous storytelling lyrics, along with guitarist Larry LaLonde's eclectic riffs and Tim Alexander's powerful drumming, their music offers both virtuosic musicianship and oddball charm. Known for hits like "My Name Is Mud" and "Jerry Was a Race Car Driver," Primus carved out a unique niche within '90s alt-rock, balancing technical prowess with offbeat humor and theatrical live performances that feel like a cross between a carnival show and a masterclass in progressive rock. Their loyal fans often recount the impact of their early albums, like 'Frizzle Fry' and 'Sailing the Seas of Cheese,' as a welcome antidote to genre conformity, and the band’s reunion tours continue to draw crowds hungry for that infectious blend of dark whimsy and irreverent groove. It’s been said that catching Primus live is an experience equal parts musical awe and madcap storytelling, the sort of show that might have a fan wondering if they stumbled into a puppet show directed by an audio engineer with a penchant for cryptic humor.