#music

[@elaw2414]

I pretty much died when it was revealed he's talking to Geddy.

[@carpediemarts705]

Well they DO hang out together at times. Primus did a whole Rush playlist tour recently, something Lee can't really do anymore.

[@99FXR]

No shit! 😂😂 Just a casual convo between two bass legends

[@benjaminjohnson8431]

Does he have a channel where he is doing interviews?

[@Superdude255]

Ya that was sick

[@hgfskate]

@@benjaminjohnson8431I think this was from an episode of Geddy Lee’s show Are Bass Players Human Too?

[@suequick334]

That's the best compliment a bass player can get .....cheers

[@fashionofthechrist]

That last line made Les explode inside

[@yodathehutt1557]

You know it man. I could die a happy man with a compliment like that from one of your peers and inspirations! so cool

[@MrDrummerman32]

Yeah man. LC idol just called him idol worthy

[@carpediemarts705]

Made me want to hear the rest of TBE interview.

[@THEKACK123]

Or he is like uhh we opened a show for you? 😂

[@gopherbarney8707]

For some reason I feel like his initial response would be "ohh fuck you" *blushes*

[@ViciousDeliciousIV]

We lived in the perfect spot in history to see two of the world's greatest bass players have a conversation

[@Michael_reed961]

Agreed! I was privileged to have seen Motorhead and Heaven and Hell before Dio and Lemmy died. I know they're more the same generation but, I'm glad I got to see two amazing greats in concert together before they died.

[@nickynick9800]

It’s like two elder wizards have a podcast

[@cleech74]

With an intro song that has a brief, eloquent opening statement by Jack Black.

[@adamgreiner390]

What's the name of their podcast!?

[@mustardbackpack]

This is from a limited series Geddy Lee did called "Are bass players human too?"

[@handtogocam]

@@cleech74 👌🏽

[@andrewbrewer8381]

That's because it is hahahahaha.... that's a legends session right there

[@heatherjones2701]

2 of the all time greats of bass playing. AWESOME!

[@leoscheifler]

Rock on!

[@maidenshazza]

Geddy is the most humble musician on the planet. Just love his openness every time he says something. True legend

[@steve-from-toronto]

He’s a normal everyday guy too. Here in Toronto it’s common to see Geddy in one of the grocery stores in his neighbourhood, or at his seats behind home plate at the Blue Jays games. Obviously he’s very recognizable, especially here, but he’s very easygoing and always smiling just going about his day. No “celebrity” attitude whatsoever, just a lovely guy.

[@uhill74]

That whole band was humble. The fact Geddy can sing and play like that is ridiculous

[@MrAdvance2go]

​@@steve-from-torontohas the most impressive baseball collection I've ever seen

[@Vincerama]

But then slide in "When I saw you play for the first time ... opening for US ..."

[@x1625]

A true Canadian

[@micahj9828]

Les and Geddy just sitiin and talkin bass is wild. Makes my heart warm for some reason.

[@dennismayo4307]

Angels of the Craft...

[@jeffreese1828]

That's cos it's just so cool , man . 👍 🍻

[@ddpuma7812]

The amount of talent in this interview is unmeasurable

[@akinor1414]

Where can i find this interview?

[@thomasfoolery8408]

I had the EXACT thought! First Thing!!!

[@gattingbowledwarne]

@@akinor1414I think it’s on paramount +

[@adamcosta5157]

@@akinor1414 Geeddy Lee's Are Bass Players Human Too? On Netflix

[@jeremyhearn8941]

@ddpuma7812 immeasurable, but yes your correct and forget my grammar policing. Definitely a great and informative video

[@seandobson6221]

Two of the GOATS when it comes to playing bass! I was in high school when Primus hit the scene. Genius!

[@caveboy1984]

"I can't do it". I don't believe you Mr. Claypool

[@anthonywarfield7348]

It's like an IM telling a beginner that he's (the IM) no good because GM's are better.

[@EamonBrennan-f2j]

He probably can't. I tried it couple of time with a mate who had a upright. It's a totally different skill. Now he definitely could do it if he dedicated some time to it, but straight out of the gate, Nah.

[@scotts4298]

​@@anthonywarfield7348all managers are useless 😂

[@ookie4179]

@@EamonBrennan-f2jpretty sure he’s used one in his live show though lol

[@EamonBrennan-f2j]

@@ookie4179 You do know there are various different techniques that you can use with an upright? I can muddle through with the basic upright technique, but I can't slap, or pinch, or pluck, or bow. Seriously, why do people LOL at their own ignorant comments?

[@jushas8926]

Why do i feel so emotional watching this?

[@brunopaolucci6054]

Because you see Geddy and it reminds you of the professor.

[@GiganticWeen]

@@brunopaolucci6054 reading this made me think of him and get sad.

[@brentabbott3954]

To see his face light up when Geddy gives him a compliment is awesome. What a sense of compilation.

[@michaelbiniakewitz2329]

What do you mean compilation? By putting them in same interview?

[@broseywales5538]

​@@michaelbiniakewitz2329 *accomplishment

[@Dravoth]

Bizarre comment

[@Xinjiekou_新街口_Station]

@@Dravoth "Bizarre comment" What a min, what bazaar did you purchase the comment? oh Bizarre ........................

[@MorganEllon]

​@@DravothWeird how

[@Mr4thahaters]

Two legends in one room. I could listen to these two talk all day.

[@timramaekers7020]

I saw Primus open for Rush in 1992 on the Role the Bones Tour. It was great!!

[@heatmyzer9]

Primus rocked Kashmir in that set…. Epic.

[@cthulhuhoops7538]

When I was 16, a friend of my best friend's family was a stage manager(or lighting director? I can't remember) on that tour, so we got all access passes. Didn't get to meet any of the bands but it was still a blast! I had never heard of Primus until that night.

[@leoscheifler]

Wow man that’s awesome

[@SharonMclean-y8c]

@@timramaekers7020 me too one of those shows you can't f orget

[@Splattertube]

Same. Went out and bought Sailing the Seas of Cheese the next day.

[@mikewatts1533]

Two great iconic bassists just sitting around talking about something they love. Thanks

[@keithgupton9349]

From Jaco Pastorius to Larry Graham. There are so many incredible bass players out there who all deserve to be admired and recognized.

[@mattmccusker7639]

Larry Graham looks like the father Wayens brothers 😅

[@samueladams1775]

Don't forget Marcus Miller

[@BeatlesFan1975]

They ARE admired.

[@chriso8193]

@@mattmccusker7639 Racist.

[@chriso8193]

Louis Johnson.

[@tonybell7267]

Wow two of the best bassists in one conversation 👍

[@iavv334]

are these guys known for bass or something?

[@genesisfan029]

@@iavv334no, the tuba. World class tuba players!

[@leadbones]

I think you mean the two best bassists.

[@SnotrocketLT4]

@@leadbonesNo doubt!!!!

[@OxTheHerdzz]

Les isn't even in the same solar system as Geddy when it comes to skill.

[@JasonClark-p3f]

So cool seeing these 2 bass geniuses together

[@archivist17]

What a gorgeous tone from Geddy's instrument.

[@HomeyKhann]

Looks like a Carl Thompson.

[@edbur1]

And they're either both playing the same bass or the same brand of bass.

[@grffx]

She rocks! Absolutely stunning too

[@dale8809]

Holy crap I'm freaking out. My two favorite bass players!

[@geraldbloom4193]

Two of the most incredible musicians being immensely humble of their abilities.

[@discobassgroove]

Les showing respect to Larry Graham is just so sick

[@tim4883]

My two favorite's. They are bass gods. Thank you for all the years.

[@hvaleos666]

When I realized he's talking to Geddy and nearly lost my mind. What I wouldn't give for a bass lesson from these two

[@spezifisch4468]

Same! I was like "oh nice an interview with one of the greatest bassists" geddy shows up "oh it's an interview with the two greatest bassists holy hell"

[@hvaleos666]

@@spezifisch4468 hahaha I had the same reaction

[@Piaseczno1]

Me too, and I don't even play a bass guitar. It would have been awesome to just watch a Rush practice session or rehearsal.

[@nickhaviland500]

It would cause your brain to Frizzle Fry

[@DavidAllen-dj7sd]

Then go and look at the God of bass player Larry Graham and see his video on bass playing.

[@dfolz1101]

2 absolute legends in a room together. What a day that must've been.

[@littleleaf8541]

Imagine hearing your inspiration tell you that you inspire them

[@basicstormtruper1142]

Like a dad saying he's proud of their kid, it's something magical.

[@littleleaf8541]

@@basicstormtruper1142 something black kids will never understand

[@mr.joseph7806]

Two great musicians sitting together. Awesome

[@ericgagne930]

Crazy! I love the fact that these two guys are in the same video short talking about bass stuff, so cool!

[@OrdoSanctiBenedictus]

So cool to see these two interacting

[@demetrisloukas8586]

Fun Fact: The Larry Graham mentioned here, legendary bass player, is also Drake's uncle

[@leoscheifler]

Good one

[@bluethunder4542]

One was talented

[@MaxBeline-vc4fg]

And drakes a homosexual 🤮🔚

[@Pepper-cd9yr]

Are you fucking kidding me

[@TheRealHucasys]

😮

[@derflitermouse8976]

To get such a complement from Geddy Lee... for any bass player... mind blown!

[@dalehodges5362]

Stanley Clark too.❤❤🎉

[@leoscheifler]

Yeah let’s go

[@vaughnmiller4371]

Exactly. Stanley on the upright acoustic and the electric Bass.

[@Sean-os2pe]

y would a great conversation with these two amazing classics❤ I can listen to them for hours❤

[@bowelrupture]

the weird thing is that the term: slapping and popping was very common mid 80s. Simply because Mark King of Level 42 made that kind of playing very visual on TV. We were talking then about slapping bass.

[@jaybowden2658]

I’d say that slap bass started to be a thing pre-Level 42, Stanley Clarke favoured it a lot, and it was a preset built into the Fairlight CMI

[@chrisross-fd3fo]

It just seems so out of place that Level 42 has one of the great bass players ..Yet theres Mark King...The documentary ..The Slap Maxwell Story from the 80s gives insight...Dabney Coleman has a dual role as Larry Graham and Jaco Pastorius..😅

[@davidzimbrick3337]

It's been called slap since it was pioneered in the seventies

[@joedebottis6715]

Two of the greatest musicians to ever play bass, togather talking shop....❤ it

[@NelsonDrake-js5xl]

This is an awesome post. Best thing I've seen all week. Thank you.

[@leoscheifler]

Wow, thank you! Glad u enjoy it

[@TheSyl63]

@@leoscheiflerwhere is the full interview??

[@RyanKassel]

​@@TheSyl63yes does anyone have the link to the full interview?

[@jeffbolton622]

Two absolute geniuses on the bass!

[@DiedraT.-qi2de]

It's always going to be a great interview when a musician interviews a musician

[@HarryToeface]

2 of my most favorite musicians in the same room my mind is BLOWN!

[@helco2856]

Two living legends, dope shit here.

[@rtothec1234]

Slappadebess mon!!!

[@FlipGuitarist80]

Caught that too! He probably saw the movie I love you man and couldn’t help himself. Probably remembered the Rush part in the movie too. 😂

[@fawkessterling6275]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@feellucky271]

Paul Rudd yeah? I Love You Man might have been the movie.Rudd is funny. Geddy and Les are amazing. Rush fan since high school in 70s.

[@danielzimmerman5837]

I was scrolling for this comment!

[@StCP42]

Pure Brilliance, these two.

[@garretisla5282]

I can die happy, knowing that Les opened for Geddy.😮

[@Jeremy-b2i5r]

On the Sailing the Seas of Cheese tour in 1991. Wish I could have seen it in person

[@justinchico]

I did, Rush Counterparts tour 1993. First time seeing Rush and Primus both.

[@williamhades9797]

They would play on the same stage again in 2023 with the creators of South Park and Ween to celebrate the show turning 25. It’s a fun show to watch if you’re interested

[@Lady_Liberty1977]

I’d faint if Geddy Lee said that to me! Two baddest mother flowers of the bass world!!!! 🎉

[@merkazoidduff7651]

First time I ever even heard of Primus was walking up to a Rush concert they were opening. They melted my fragile little mind.

[@tylerdrechsel8840]

Love the reference

[@alextheskaterdude07]

Same here. I saw Primus open for Rush in 1992 on the Roll The Bones Tour.

[@merkazoidduff7651]

@ Yeah, I saw them in Austin. One of my best friends saw Rush in Dallas, I think, a few days later, but they were touring with Mr. Big. He’s still jealous of me to this day.

[@groovi8621]

I love this..show more please..my two favorite men in the world!

[@michalpowell3549]

Love the funk.

[@ZakkandtheJ]

Two of the greatest bass players I've ever been fortunate enough to see perform live and two of the greatest bass players on this Earth

[@weisswurstfruhstuck8523]

Full video link please 🙏🏻

[@leoscheifler]

Paramount plus documentary called are bassist humans too?

[@weisswurstfruhstuck8523]

@@leoscheiflerthanks a lot.

[@meanstoanend81]

It's so magical really 🔥

[@TimPimentel3006]

Where’s the rest of this conversation between Geddy and Les?

[@cpetty4305]

Yea I wanna know too. Can’t find it.

[@RS-ob1vr]

2 of my favorites ❤😊😊

[@jimmyabarca5931]

Gene Simmons doesn't like this 😅

[@ajayasiver3944]

thats because he can't play like either one of these guys.

[@69Harveyb1]

Rush opened for KISS early in their careers. The members of Rush have shown great respect for KISS.

[@gixxusmetalman7435]

2 of the greatest most entertaining bass players ever!

[@drfixit1554]

Some sort of video description would be nice.

[@_meatsauce]

"Geddy Lee, legendary bassist and vocalist of Rush, stars in a new docuseries set out to answer one question: Are bass players human, too? He visits fellow bass players Krist Novoselic of Nirvana, Melissa Auf der Maur of Hole, Robert Trujillo of Metallica, and Les Claypool of Primus, to explore their expansive worlds beyond music."

[@leoscheifler]

🤘🏼🤘🏼❤️

[@drfixit1554]

@@_meatsauce So that was Les right?

[@jopp3786]

​@@drfixit1554 Yes

[@MikeS-kw2hr]

Senior year in high school went to this tour Syracuse NY 1992. Could have been end of 91. Been a minute. Herb please come home. You're so far beyond respected and loved!

[@thatguyyoudontknow]

Two of the best of all time. Both absolute pioneers in music theory!

[@justins2497]

I would be in Heaven if i went to a Rush show and Primus opened!!!!! I'd die of glorious bass overload!!!!

[@Hendrix1942Fan]

When it shows Geddy I smiled with glee. 2 very good bassists

[@painkillerjones6232]

Two of the greatest bass players alive!

[@kylemitri3070]

Having the two best people to have ever played Bass guitar in a room together talking is surreal

[@jeremiahscarlett1784]

To get called an influence by Geddy Lee, even though you're Les Claypool, still had to be a heart fluttering moment

[@joebeastyg5686]

What a duo!

[@dekion261]

The greatest comment anyone can receive is when an icon tells them something they do influences their view or approach to the same thing they both have in common. I bet that will never be forgotten by Les, ever.

[@lastofthe4horsemen279]

Geddy blew Les's mind.Love how he says the thumpin and the pluckin.Great old pics of Les.Never been a Primus fan but l love their fearless exploration.

[@jameslaspesa6834]

Bro,, 2 of the sickest bass players of my generation 🤙🤘🤟

[@sheldonsmith1294]

Two of the best right there.

[@RonBrooks-sj4sg]

Primus base lines are so memorable, he makes it fun to watch. Thank you Mr. Claypool

[@yourdrummer2034]

I love both of these guys! Les' head almost exploded at the end there!

[@Joe-McNally]

Two absolute legends, I’m not worthy.

[@slipperymoon36]

wow! the two greatest bases of all times talking together... I'd love to see that whole interview!

[@dt90891]

Geddy giving the roses. Nice chat among buds. Awesome

[@briangriffin8106]

Les Claypool is one of the most original, one of a kind musicians. As well as a unique individual. Even his songs that are "just ok" are amazing.

[@elizabetheaton3882]

These 2bass players are so awesome.

[@Goat2sleep]

Les lit right up when Geddy compliments him😌

[@robbycatalina226]

Les is a gd legend!

[@michaelsmyth3935]

Two of the Best.

[@mcwpicfed]

When Geddy says to Les "you influenced me" you know you're great

[@matthewheywood8532]

Two of the best bassists talking about the bass I want to see the whole thing

[@SavageListener]

They both have great rhythm because they both had some of the greatest drummers in the world.

[@gregpushman5793]

What a compliment, can see it in Les's eyes, thrilled

[@247Therocker]

Two of the all time greats

[@leoscheifler]

🤘🏼🫶🏻

[@markmedina7636]

Raaaad . . . Les and Getty together talking bass! 💥

[@simpson7382]

2 of the greatest rock bass players of all time

[@lgd4247]

Les, you groove me.

[@CaptGizmo01]

2 absolute legends

[@elliehope266]

The two greatest bassists alive in the same room

[@KevinBallard-lh6ww]

Two LEGENDS!!

[@DVS_MAGGOT]

2 of the infinity stones of Bass right here.

[@scullyg811]

Two legends great bass players. I wish that Chris squire was still alive and you got to throw in John Entwhistle. Bootsy Collins. Bernard Edwards

[@MarvinStarr-i6f]

Whoa two complete legends

[@drakeorion94]

I never appreciated Les until I saw him play live and was blown away.

[@sterlingsimmons953]

Two legends !

[@sigfredomatos8200]

Two living Legends chit-chating bass, I'm looking for this session

[@thesapodcast]

Wtf I need Geddy Lee to just casually be sitting there listening to me rant and just say “yeah” 😂😂😂

[@rokkitman59]

The two best bassist’s EVER!!

[@SimonBellaMondo]

Les Claypool interviewed by the greatest rock vocalist, just amazing

[@JazzyBFunky]

Talent overload on set