Been a Primus fan since my middle school days in the early 90s. I’m now in my 40s and whenever I listen to any Primus I’m instantly transported back to 13 years old.
The original band had probably one of the best group of individual musicians of all time. So tight, in sync, and a sight to see and listen to. Truly amazing!!
This is pretty close to the original lineup of Les, Jay Lane on drums, and Todd Huth on guitar. The “classic” lineup is Les, Larry LaLonde on guitar, and Herb Alexander on drums, which is also the current lineup. Jay was in the band the time of this show and that’s him on drums in this video.
Les is one the best bass players of all time. His mix of Grove funk rock all wrapped up in his unique style. You really need to do a deep dive into their music
Love Primus!!! If you love bass guitar then you’ll love Primus :) Les Claypool is easily in the top 3 bassist of all time! He was the only bassist who auditioned for Metallica that instead of being told he wasn’t quite up to par, he was told he had his own thing going on and was essentially ‘too good’ to be in the band! I’d say that it’s very rare to be told that you’re too good to be in a particular band I think they felt a little threatened (possibly) of being out shined instrumentally on a nightly basis Having said that, his genre is clearly wildly different than that of Metallica’s.
I would say that it wasn't because he was too good, it was because his style of music was too different to what they were hoping to achieve. Either way, we got 2 goo bands out of the whole situation.
@@AnomaTaylor It also might have had something to do with band members being dicks to their bass players after Burton and they kinda realized this guy was too good to be pushed around.
They don't expect to be taken seriously, but most of their songs actually have extremely deep meanings buried under the humor, Too Many Puppies is a good example.
@@xerodelacroix5552 and jerry was a race car driver and my name is mud and frizzle fry lol. Those songs are sooo dark when you really process and digest those lyrics lol
The guitarist Larry Lalonde was in the band Possesed who arguably created death metal, kinda funny seeing one of the guys who created death metal playing this kind of music
PRIMUS SUCKS! One of my favorite bands from the era. I saw them live 3 or 4 times in the early 90s. Epic performances each time. Original drummer, Tim Alexander (aka Herb), is a force on the drums. As is Les Claypool on bass.
There was a small venue in Tijuana called Iguanas (not sure if it still exists). We went down from San Diego twice to see Primus play there (and once to see Frank Black -also an amazing show). These were some wild shows with (slightly crazed) fans jumping off the 2nd level of seats into the mosh pit). I had a great view of Herb and made eye contact with him several times during both shows. He made funny faces at me. Such an incredible experience.
Believe it or not, they had a drummer before Tim called Curveball. I saw them then in a bar in Berkeley. 4 of us in the bar, including the bartender, and they played like they owned the world. And they did.
Yes they do. Saw them 5 times from 1993 to 1999. Last time I saw them was at the H.O.B. in Vegas with System Of A Down opening, who really did suck compared to Primus. Buckethead actually opened that show. It was pretty insane. They were at their best though with Tim "Herb" Alexander.
fan since the 90s at some Lollapalooza or some festival clip I believe on national tv here in denmark, it was Those Damn Blue CollarTweakers, that bass line was amazing!Then I saw a live clip of Tommy here!
One of the greatest bands of ALL TIME… The musicianship is amazing. I’ve seen them numerous times, since the 80’s and my jaw still hangs open. I love me some Primus!
I threw Primus in my top 5 favorite bands many years ago. I was lucky enough to see them live in my town o Tonawanda NY, for free This band is beyond it's time and definitely rules over most.
Still one of 5he best shows Ive been to in my 46 years of life!!! My 16th birthday, got my nose broken but that doesnt matter in the big main mosh pit of the 3 going that night!!!! It was my birthday present and a great one!!!!
This can help explain the "PRIMUS SUCKS" comments in here. It's actually an endearing term between fans. Their first album was recorded live, and Les Claypool (bass/vocals) had something to say before they left the stage. Got it queued up to the perfect spot (I think) ruclips.net/video/tomqmHcRxTU/видео.html
I love Primus. The bass player, Les Claypool, lives near me in Sonoma, California. If you are ever in the area wine tasting, you have to check out his Purple Pachyderm wine at Claypool Cellars. Watching Primus live is always an amazing treat.
First heard them in 90'....Didnt know them the first show at the Back Room, then went to the Rush, specifically because Primus opened for them. Shortly after, I airbrushed Skeeter playing airbass on the trunk of my 73' Camero.
I graduated HS in '86, and I'd already seen Primus 3 times. The first two times because they were one of the opening acts. The third time, I bought tickets to see them. Been a fan ever since. Their first 3 albums are my favorites.
When Les was asked about freestyle jamming with Geddy he replied "There were times I just couldn't keep up". I discovered Primus shortly after getting my first Bass in 1991 at the age of 16.
Primus has had 2 primary drummers, Tim Alexander and Bryan Mantia. They both must have been busy cause I'm not sure who is playing in this video. You should check out Eleven by Primus next (Tim Alexander). The Drums really drive the song and open it with a really nice drum intro.
It's Jay Lane, he was in the original lineup of Primus before their first recording, then was replaced by Tim Alexander. He played again with Primus from 2010 to 2013.
He is touring with Dead and Co. right now. That’s why he isn’t playing with Claypools’s fearless flying frog brigade right now. He only has Sean Lennon and Harry Waters and they cover “Animals” in its entirety every show.
All time big fan, 1993 you could call the radio station request a song I called & asked for Jerry was a race car driver off the Album Sailing the Seas of cheese it was awesome !
Such a great, super funky song. The guitarist reminds my of Zappa...just crazy licks. The drummer is killing it and Les Claypool's slap chords are outstanding. His vocals are a hoot. What a classic and their fans eat it up. Primus is truly a unique band. Thanks Colby!
Seattle here. Huge Primus fan. Or "Primus Sucks" if you're in the know. Seen them live several times in and around the Seattle area in the '90s. They always put on a hell of a show and make a lot of very coordinated noise for a 3-piece band. Thanks for the fun!
Was kinda into Primus back in the 80s as I am from Sebastopol, Ca and so is Les. I really got into them though when I saw them open for Rush on the Roll The Bones tour. When Colby says "I dont know whats going on...", well... weed helps. Primus makes a LOT more sense when you are high.
My first year of high school when South Park first came on the air in Australia was my introduction to Primus, went and bought CD the next day. Been a fan ever since
You should check them out more. Great band. They've had a few drummers, but all have been great. Tim Alexander is the main drummer, but during breaks he took they have also had Brain and Jay. Both of them played some with the band previously before Tim and their big break out in the 90s. I think this was Jay here. Primus has a sound that is instantly recognizable as them and nobody else.
Yeah if you really want to experience Primus, you need to look at them with Tim Alexander playing drums. This dude is really good, but Tim is the best.
Always interesting to hear a more traditional musician viewing untraditional. I’m not a fan of punk metal, but because primus is so good they’re kind of hypnotic. And I watch them a lot because they’re that damn good at whatever the hell they’re doing
Not the biggest fan because of their style, but you are just dead from the neck up if you can't listen and be utterly stunned by the talent and bizarre (brilliant) songwriting. There are lots of GREAT bands to check out at the pro level, but if you're ever looking for something a little different, check out Kick The Cat....a Chicago band that's Jazz/Metal fusion and stocked with incredible players. I worked with them a handful of times and the talent level is just utterly ridiculous (the bassist once played a wedding in a completely different tuning just to make it challenging to play the set list while transposing on the fly). They never made it big, but man.....they were savage on stage.
Been listening to them since probably ‘96 or so, 5th or 6th grade. They were very popular around that time, just in theme for me to start finding my own taste in music. I’m forgetting the songs but Les plays using a cello bow. He’s a crazy genius on the bass. Whole band is great and weird in the best sort of way. One of the oddest bands to go pretty mainstream, I believe due to “Jerry was a race-car driver”.
Big Primus fan from Montreal here! You should react to more, because they have two different drummers, one very busy (that one obviously) and one super minimalist.
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Been a Primus fan since my middle school days in the early 90s. I’m now in my 40s and whenever I listen to any Primus I’m instantly transported back to 13 years old.
I'm a little older than you, but same friend.
Exactly the same!
Same, still smoke the same amount of weed as well though
same here! i literally taught myself to play drums by obsessively listening to Frizzle Fry..i had alot of free time in the early 90s haha
relatively new Primus fan, got turned on through the fearless flying frog brigade, but Jesus fuck this version!
The original band had probably one of the best group of individual musicians of all time. So tight, in sync, and a sight to see and listen to. Truly amazing!!
This isn't close to being the original band, but you're still right.
If Todd Huth was playing guitar it would be the original lineup.
This is pretty close to the original lineup of Les, Jay Lane on drums, and Todd Huth on guitar. The “classic” lineup is Les, Larry LaLonde on guitar, and Herb Alexander on drums, which is also the current lineup. Jay was in the band the time of this show and that’s him on drums in this video.
Don't forget that Larry LaLonde also arguably invented death metal. So many people don't realize LaLonde was in Possessed, lol.
@@xerodelacroix5552 And when he was learning guitar, he was one of Joe Satriani's students.
i'm always puzzled when i see good musicians unaware of Primus's existance
Les is one the best bass players of all time. His mix of Grove funk rock all wrapped up in his unique style. You really need to do a deep dive into their music
Love Primus!!! If you love bass guitar then you’ll love Primus :)
Les Claypool is easily in the top 3 bassist of all time!
He was the only bassist who auditioned for Metallica that instead of being told he wasn’t quite up to par, he was told he had his own thing going on and was essentially ‘too good’ to be in the band!
I’d say that it’s very rare to be told that you’re too good to be in a particular band
I think they felt a little threatened (possibly) of being out shined instrumentally on a nightly basis
Having said that, his genre is clearly wildly different than that of Metallica’s.
I would say that it wasn't because he was too good, it was because his style of music was too different to what they were hoping to achieve.
Either way, we got 2 goo bands out of the whole situation.
@@AnomaTaylor It also might have had something to do with band members being dicks to their bass players after Burton and they kinda realized this guy was too good to be pushed around.
More Primus,please!!!!! Incredibly talented band,but they don’t take themselves seriously. They don’t expect to be taken seriously. Gotta love them👍🤘🤘
Tweekers from Woodstock, would be cool!
They don't expect to be taken seriously, but most of their songs actually have extremely deep meanings buried under the humor, Too Many Puppies is a good example.
@@xerodelacroix5552 and jerry was a race car driver and my name is mud and frizzle fry lol. Those songs are sooo dark when you really process and digest those lyrics lol
The guitarist Larry Lalonde was in the band Possesed who arguably created death metal, kinda funny seeing one of the guys who created death metal playing this kind of music
I'm a bassist of 22 years and guitarist of about 8. Ler is one of my favorite guitarists of all time! No one on Earth sounds like him.
Ler is a massively underrated talent.
Saw them a bunch of times during the 90's when I lived in New Orleans. Never disappointed
PRIMUS SUCKS!
One of my favorite bands from the era. I saw them live 3 or 4 times in the early 90s. Epic performances each time. Original drummer, Tim Alexander (aka Herb), is a force on the drums. As is Les Claypool on bass.
I’m not jealous of you at all…😭😭
There was a small venue in Tijuana called Iguanas (not sure if it still exists). We went down from San Diego twice to see Primus play there (and once to see Frank Black -also an amazing show). These were some wild shows with (slightly crazed) fans jumping off the 2nd level of seats into the mosh pit). I had a great view of Herb and made eye contact with him several times during both shows. He made funny faces at me. Such an incredible experience.
Believe it or not, they had a drummer before Tim called Curveball. I saw them then in a bar in Berkeley. 4 of us in the bar, including the bartender, and they played like they owned the world. And they did.
Don't forget Larry Lalonde on guitar that studied with Joe Satriani
Yes they do. Saw them 5 times from 1993 to 1999. Last time I saw them was at the H.O.B. in Vegas with System Of A Down opening, who really did suck compared to Primus. Buckethead actually opened that show. It was pretty insane. They were at their best though with Tim "Herb" Alexander.
Primus are freaking gods! Been a fan for over 30 years now! And seen Them live several times. Fantastik.
fan since the 90s at some Lollapalooza or some festival clip I believe on national tv here in denmark, it was Those Damn Blue CollarTweakers, that bass line was amazing!Then I saw a live clip of Tommy here!
They played at Roskilde Festival in 97’ I were there😉
One of the greatest bands of ALL TIME… The musicianship is amazing. I’ve seen them numerous times, since the 80’s and my jaw still hangs open. I love me some Primus!
Les Claypool (the bassist) is called "The king of Weird" for good reason... but man, he can play! The whole band, though is so tight.
You just witnessed the one and only Les Claypool being one of the best bass players ever. Primus is Zappa level genius.
Oh Jesus Christ the drums in this performance are so good. I'm glad you reacted to this specific one
Les Claypool is a mad genius who has never held to any set convention in music....period.
Is it funk? Is it grunge? Is it jazz? No, it's Primus
It’s Psychadelic Polka
I love the guitar player. It's like he knows all the right notes and throes them out the window and does something else.
I got to see these guys this spring and of the 100s of bands I’ve ever watched they’re hands down the best.
I threw Primus in my top 5 favorite bands many years ago. I was lucky enough to see them live in my town o Tonawanda NY, for free This band is beyond it's time and definitely rules over most.
Still one of 5he best shows Ive been to in my 46 years of life!!! My 16th birthday, got my nose broken but that doesnt matter in the big main mosh pit of the 3 going that night!!!! It was my birthday present and a great one!!!!
This can help explain the "PRIMUS SUCKS" comments in here. It's actually an endearing term between fans. Their first album was recorded live, and Les Claypool (bass/vocals) had something to say before they left the stage. Got it queued up to the perfect spot (I think)
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Saw them in '94. Lollapalooza in Philly. 335,000 people, my favorite song by them is Fish On
Been into Primus since Sailing the Seas of Cheese album. I saw them live when they supported Rush back in the early 90s. Awesome band.
Wow! That Primus party is jaming !!!😝
They are so funny & very talented. I’m glad you listened to the music instead of trying to figure out the words. That is where most people get lost.
I love Primus. The bass player, Les Claypool, lives near me in Sonoma, California. If you are ever in the area wine tasting, you have to check out his Purple Pachyderm wine at Claypool Cellars. Watching Primus live is always an amazing treat.
Primus Sucks 🤘🏻
"What's he doing"
Primus fans: uh, Les Claypool things
" I don't know what's going on" See now you're getting it!
Yes Primus! Seriously good musicians with humor, a perfect combination :)
The second time I saw them live, we got to hang after the show.. 'got to blaze with herb!! Tim...
First heard them in 90'....Didnt know them the first show at the Back Room, then went to the Rush, specifically because Primus opened for them. Shortly after, I airbrushed Skeeter playing airbass on the trunk of my 73' Camero.
“What just happened”
My response to anything Les Claypool lmao
Dude is an absolute mad genius. One of the greatest!
I love the face When I tell people who have no idea that it’s the band that wrote the South Park theme.
30 years later and those songs still impress
I'm Primus fans from 35 years. saw them 3 times in Italy, that is art
“That bass player…” DUDE! That’s THE BASS PLAYER OF MY GENERATION. Great reaction!
I graduated HS in '86, and I'd already seen Primus 3 times. The first two times because they were one of the opening acts. The third time, I bought tickets to see them. Been a fan ever since. Their first 3 albums are my favorites.
Fan since I first heard them. They have it all. They even have things you didn't know they had or could exist.
"I don't know what's going on"
"What just happened?"
The 2 most common descriptions of Primus by both longtime fans and the uninitiated.
That classic Les just blew my mind look
Primus is definitely an influential band for many musicians. Probably more than people realize.
One of those lost Superband projects called “Victor”had Les, Neil The Professor on drums. Lost to time but worth digging for.
He plays bass, sings, and dances like the South Park musician.
When Les was asked about freestyle jamming with Geddy he replied "There were times I just couldn't keep up". I discovered Primus shortly after getting my first Bass in 1991 at the age of 16.
I'm 65 now. I discovered Les Claypool and Primus back in my late twenties or early thirties. Probs my most favorite band of all time.
Primus has had 2 primary drummers, Tim Alexander and Bryan Mantia. They both must have been busy cause I'm not sure who is playing in this video.
You should check out Eleven by Primus next (Tim Alexander). The Drums really drive the song and open it with a really nice drum intro.
It's Jay Lane, he was in the original lineup of Primus before their first recording, then was replaced by Tim Alexander. He played again with Primus from 2010 to 2013.
@@chucku00 ahh k. Good to know. I had heard of Jay Lane before in interviews but never knew what he looked like.
He is touring with Dead and Co. right now. That’s why he isn’t playing with Claypools’s fearless flying frog brigade right now. He only has Sean Lennon and Harry Waters and they cover “Animals” in its entirety every show.
@@sacramento60 If you want to get a sample of what Jay is like in studio, he played on the Primus album Green Naugahyde.
All time big fan, 1993 you could call the radio station request a song I called & asked for Jerry was a race car driver off the Album Sailing the Seas of cheese it was awesome !
Primus is unique is all the explanation needed. Their style is unique and you feel that with every sing
Top notch musicians
The articulation in Les’s playing is phenomenal. I love the bass tone.
Primus and Smashing Pumpkins are my favorite of the 90s. Both have great drummers. But I would say Jimmy Chamberlain is a BEAST.
All 3 of their drummers are really good.
Such a great, super funky song. The guitarist reminds my of Zappa...just crazy licks. The drummer is killing it and Les Claypool's slap chords are outstanding. His vocals are a hoot. What a classic and their fans eat it up. Primus is truly a unique band. Thanks Colby!
Seattle here. Huge Primus fan. Or "Primus Sucks" if you're in the know. Seen them live several times in and around the Seattle area in the '90s. They always put on a hell of a show and make a lot of very coordinated noise for a 3-piece band. Thanks for the fun!
He said let me know where you all are watching from. MY KITCHEN 😁❤
Fun fact: The drummer seen in this video is the original primus drummer.
Tommy the Cat & Jerry was a Racecar Driver are two of my all time favorite Primus tunes!
Was kinda into Primus back in the 80s as I am from Sebastopol, Ca and so is Les. I really got into them though when I saw them open for Rush on the Roll The Bones tour. When Colby says "I dont know whats going on...", well... weed helps. Primus makes a LOT more sense when you are high.
My first year of high school when South Park first came on the air in Australia was my introduction to Primus, went and bought CD the next day. Been a fan ever since
This guy says what I say every time I listen to primus. "These guys are good "
Primus was life back in 90's. The original line-up was 100% hands down the cream of the crop.
Primus' primary place of residence - THE POCKET
Saw them live in their Bay Area heyday. Brilliant musicianship. And chaotic creative genius!
"Man, they're in sync". We always called it "tight". Those tight bands stood out from the rest
You should check them out more. Great band. They've had a few drummers, but all have been great. Tim Alexander is the main drummer, but during breaks he took they have also had Brain and Jay. Both of them played some with the band previously before Tim and their big break out in the 90s. I think this was Jay here. Primus has a sound that is instantly recognizable as them and nobody else.
Yeah if you really want to experience Primus, you need to look at them with Tim Alexander playing drums. This dude is really good, but Tim is the best.
Been a Primus fan for 35 years
I agree, I think that bass player is going places.
Been a Primus fan since the start of the 90s & they were fantastic live at Rock City in Nottingham England
It was a cool video until you called Les Claypool “that bass player” lol
The guitar player for Primus used to play in a satanic thrash band called Possessed in the 80's.
In México we Love primus,,, they are awesome. 😊😊😊
Most kids only know Primus because of the South Park theme. There's so much more. Primus are so cool because there's no other band like em 🤟😔
Unique is a very good way to describe primus! I don't think there ever be another band like them. Gutted I never got to see them live. Sad times😢
They still play live dude you haven't missed him yet.
They still play live dude you haven't missed him yet.
They still play live dude you haven't missed him yet.
Always interesting to hear a more traditional musician viewing untraditional. I’m not a fan of punk metal, but because primus is so good they’re kind of hypnotic. And I watch them a lot because they’re that damn good at whatever the hell they’re doing
Primus is the reason I started playing bass
Imagine showing up as his drummer for the first time.
"Do you know the songs?"
"Na, I'll just fall in with the bass."
You should check out more primus they are amazing that entire Bonnaroo show is great my fav albums are frizzle fry and the brown album
went to see them in berlin with my good friends and also high school band in my 30 bday. almost 9 years ago.
One Awesome Band . All great musicians.
Les, such a talented musician 👏🏼 🙌
Baddest bass player on the planet, facts. Ppl overlook their playing for their comedy. But when they play like they do live it's amazing.
One of my favourite bands. Saw them supporting Jane's addiction in the early nineties. Wot a feckin gig ❤
Haha..the Primus machine!
“Man, that bass player really has some talent!” 🤣🤣🤣
The primal drummer has some fast hands man. John the fisherman is epic
Started listening to Primus stationed at Camp Lejune in 1993
Not the biggest fan because of their style, but you are just dead from the neck up if you can't listen and be utterly stunned by the talent and bizarre (brilliant) songwriting. There are lots of GREAT bands to check out at the pro level, but if you're ever looking for something a little different, check out Kick The Cat....a Chicago band that's Jazz/Metal fusion and stocked with incredible players. I worked with them a handful of times and the talent level is just utterly ridiculous (the bassist once played a wedding in a completely different tuning just to make it challenging to play the set list while transposing on the fly). They never made it big, but man.....they were savage on stage.
Saw them in Hollywood back in the early 90’s. Very fun!
Been listening to them since probably ‘96 or so, 5th or 6th grade. They were very popular around that time, just in theme for me to start finding my own taste in music. I’m forgetting the songs but Les plays using a cello bow. He’s a crazy genius on the bass. Whole band is great and weird in the best sort of way. One of the oddest bands to go pretty mainstream, I believe due to “Jerry was a race-car driver”.
And that bass player is Les Claypool, who's not only that good, but versatile, and a very kind and thoughtful individual.
Primus absolutely awesome band so many albums for you to listen to enjoy
That man is insane !!!! I don't know how he does that!!! They are a monsters!!!
Primus. One of a kind I say unto thee. Saw them during the Bay Area golden age: Primus, Faith No More, Jellyfish, Psychefunkapus....
I'll never forget seeing them open for Tool with a "Primus and the Chocolate Factory" theme set.
I think the best way to describe Primus to someone who hasn't heard them is they are like Rush...but if Rush just took an absolute load of PCP.
🔥🔥This isn’t even Tim Alexander on drums! His version (original) is level 10+
Big Primus fan from Montreal here! You should react to more, because they have two different drummers, one very busy (that one obviously) and one super minimalist.
What’s goin on is straight awesomeness!!🔥🔥🔥
That “ bass player “ is none other than Les Claypool, second ONLY to Getty Lee from RUSH…
Jillys on Smack from this performance is great too...Les plays the bass that he designed.