Les Claypool on being reinvigorated by the jam band scene.

Les Claypool talks about being welcomed into the jam band scene where he found the focus on music, and not on image, a very welcome change from his later days with Primus.
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[@missmilky6677]

"The image has nothing to do with it, it's all about the music" - Les Claypool

[@imaredhead420]

He was around in the 90s during the grunge era. He watched alot of his friends die of drugs. It is true the 90s were the most deadliest era for music for a reason.

[@lunarvania8073]

With his iconic 5 wood bass, monkey mask, and fan made whamola.

[@seanwalker4710]

That's also why I have respect for Kurt Cobain he felt the same way about music . It is definitely shown in how he dressed, acted and talked .

[@lilbuddy324]

@@imaredhead420no it wasn’t

[@zfatbcvxbthsbcv]

I can confirm this was said by Les Claypool during this clip.

[@jefferyburns5808]

the Fred durst sneak diss 😂

[@ongogoblogian1343]

What brain hears: “guys in backwards red caps” What brain sees: “ sad fred durst”

[@mrseaweed88]

​@@ongogoblogian1343absolutely

[@seanwalker4710]

Lol Right which is funny cuz they're probably musicians who have cross path s can't get enough of claypool love the guy

[@bgaylor873]

I love Clay but history has proved Fred is beyond the red hat. He dresses like a hick on purpose now bc he doesnt give a fuck. I love them both!

[@meirann8095]

​@@seanwalker4710 Fred Durst even co-produced Lacquer Head of i remember correctly

[@robocars]

Best bass player of all time

[@ATK10155]

There will never be another Les Claypool.

[@Sapoguapo]

Met Les at kirkwood ski resort years back. He is such a kind soul

[@joeyduncan1365]

That's freakin rad!

[@spudkidmandudebro]

They played at Kirkwood?!?! I am now officially furious I didn’t even know

[@elysabethpoodle6234]

Oh cool that's nice to hear. You think of him spitting on the 'My name is Mud' video and to hear you say that hahaha.

[@JayDillDrums]

Les is a legend .. and I don’t use that word lightly

[@xdsamurai1588]

I can agree with that. Greatest bass player in my lifetime. And I don’t say that lightly either

[@R.A.D.G59]

Absolute genius. One of a kind musician.

[@johnbilbo8639]

Your the best Les ...❤ your music

[@neutthehuman9029]

Hands down, best bass player EVER; LES fkknn CLAYPOOL‼️🙏🏽‼️

[@jamescarterjones]

Oysterhead is probably the best live show I've ever witnessed.

[@magincap70]

I would be happy over the moon if I saw less Claypool setting up at the bar i was in. I've seen primus a few times with various drummers and always amazing opening bands from limp bizkit to I think incubus and maybe even power man 5000? Les always puts on a show. Amazing talent.

[@derekhoover5304]

I live in a small town in a redneck state and primus used to come to this bar at least once a year. Usually multiple times a year. That place would be packed and we would trash that bar. Good times.

[@doomlava222]

How does a bassist become such an anigma and such a good dude at the same time? Fkn legend.

[@susanmroz7918]

you are such a beautiful soul❤

[@BiLdoEMcLown]

I would love to see Les get back together with bucket head. Those two have styles that compliment one another so well.

[@evanwolf6618]

Yes . I saw them at Roseland in N.Y.C. It was Very Good !!

[@PTEC]

Going down to South Park gonna have myself a time

[@davidolszowka3716]

Music NOT image. Thanks Les!!! Hopefully we're back to musicians actually playing their instruments.

[@grahamwilson8843]

This is exactly the reason the Grateful Dead got so popular. By prioritizing musical expression and emotion over replaying that same plastic performance over and over. Of course, they weren't the first to do it, but they brought it to the mainstream masses. Thank you Pigpen, Jerry, Phil, Bob, Mickey, Bill, Donna, Kieth, Brent, Bruce, Vince, Tom, and everyone one else involved, for laying the groundwork for Les to build on.

[@bluecollar825]

Another person to just flat out refuse to acknowledge Vince's contributions to the band smh. I just don't understand it. Wether y'all like it or not his time in the band happened.🤣

[@grahamwilson8843]

@@bluecollar825 Added 😉 I'll have to put on a show of his in repentance.

[@bluecollar825]

@@grahamwilson8843 lol thanks. Might as well throw Pigpen in there while you're at it. I'd say Tom deserves a nod as well but what do I know. Take care friend.🤝

[@doodahman2995]

What. No Pig??

[@grahamwilson8843]

@@doodahman2995 Good catch sir. 👍

[@robisbell3468]

I’ll buy that ticket every time he comes around. No matter what band he is part of at the time. I will always love Primus but CLD and the Frog Brigade have been amazing shows. The farewell to kings tour was so nice I saw it twice. Rock on Les, the fans are here for it.

[@tombarnhart9764]

Couldn't agree more!

[@seanwalker4710]

Yeah I've seen frog brigade several times , in Eugene actually and on the coastline they're amazing live They just rock so good though together You could throw lesson any lineup and he would rock lol

[@kisle3195]

Almost 60 and still rocking hard a real treasure in music.

[@john-ic5pz]

at 50 I gotta 🤣 dont buy the hype about what you can and can't or should and shouldn't do at whatever age even if you only half way take care of your body along the way and you'll still be able to run a marathon at 70. ❤️‍🩹 ✊🏻 rock on bro

[@user-nv6ir3mq2n]

'Let's play...cool!' -Les Claypool

[@evanjohnson5480]

I really love some of his projects. His stuff with Sean Lennon is soooo good.

[@cleech74]

Yeah, when he collaborated with Trey for the first Oysterhead show in New Orleans, he embraced certain aspects of the jam band scene, and it got his creative juices flowing. Being able to do some improvising in a live setting, he became an even better musician than his earlier days in Primus. He started branching out creatively, and performing in a number of projects with different band members, which made for some great music. He brought that creativity with him when getting back to playing with Primus, and passion to something that had become a bit stale for a while. I saw a show from the Seas of Cheese tour, where they played the whole album. The improvised jamming they did with American Life blew us all away, as did for performing all the different versions of Southbound Pachyderm, and other classic songs. He’ll always be a favorite to see live, since he brings the heat every damn time.

[@sillybutt7]

We love you less. We love you for you, who you are as an artist, a writer, creator, musician, and just who you are. We love you dude!

[@jeffg4465]

Damn I need to find this whole interview. I just saw les with his frog Brigade and it was fucking mind altering. I haven't seen anyone Play 3 hours straight in a long long time

[@danielhornbeck6588]

Dig his interview on Marc Maron's podcast

[@bluntforcetrauma2141]

Mountain Aire fest 2000 was awesome. Only came to see the Frog Brigade that year in my hometown of Angels Camp, Ca. Last concert I went to was three years ago. Slayer's final show at the Forum. Primus kicked ass that night.

[@joes.8500]

Legend.

[@HaleyMatthews]

Best bassist and best energy....just the fucking best.

[@JayDillDrums]

God, he’s so right. It’s about the music. I get that feeling when I’m playing my drums. Sometimes I totally forgot I’m streaming. And I just am in the beat.

[@phunkyjunkee]

Streaming?

[@Greenhornet204]

What

[@JayDillDrums]

@@Greenhornet204 clearly you can’t relate so never mind- people need to learn that they don’t have to comment on everything…

[@Greenhornet204]

@@JayDillDrums yea go back to streaming 😂

[@JayDillDrums]

@@Greenhornet204 imagine jus coming on KZbin to hate?!?!? Get a hobby bro.

[@angelopalmieri434]

I’m super critical about a lot of musicians especially when someone says they were “the best” but this man hands down is the best bass player I’ve ever heard

[@franciscoramirez3682]

I feel like Les is the only person people are really willing to take chances. Every other band they want more new music but consistent to what made them famous

[@tinyclub8542]

Les claypool and the Frog Brigade at Family affair festival on the Oregon coast many moons ago was rocking!

[@DETmichigan-yy6lf]

I'm going to check them out TONIGHT in Franklin TN. haven't seen them since 1996

[@txbarker78]

Love you Les....you brought happiness into my life, inspired me, shit...I still remember jamming Seas of Cheese going to Mexico as a kid, then Punch bowl when I was in Marines....lololol.....good times had to good music...can't beat that Thank you Les

[@doodahman2995]

Semper Fi Brother

[@Tbizzh]

Les, you're the best. I love your music no matter who you're surrounded by.

[@kahvinetic]

Love it when I see all walks enjoy all genres... the respect for the art is more important than the hair color or name of sneaker... I used to be the only B-Boy in CBGBs rocking out to Bad Brains and would see hardcore rockers in hip hop venues...

[@jared5670]

We love you Les

[@lgd4247]

I discovered Primus in 2018, immediately hooked. I love everything Les and or Primus plays!

[@imaredhead420]

I'm glad he was around in the 90s and friends with alot of grunge lead singers and most of them died of a preventable death. So I'm glad he found joy in performing again.

[@bold810]

That's Our Les. 🎉 He knows Petaluma.

[@jasonsenator6144]

I recently met a guy who was a roadie for iggy pop and he toured with primus when they only had one vinyl record with 3 or 4 songs on it and told me they would hand it out to anyone who wanted it. He also said iggy would sweat a lot before he went on stage.

[@JeremyBurnett]

This man is a genius!

[@user-yt5bt6og1l]

You go Les do your thing man

[@neonmonkey1942]

About to see Les next week at Sessanta! Can't wait!

[@thatguyineverycommentssection]

underrated bass player

[@johns1159]

One of the best musicians on the planet! Pure genius!

[@MrYatesj1]

Talk about shape shifters Les is top 5 bass players ever.

[@ShEDDiNgmYSkiN]

I wish I got to see Colonel Claypool's Bucket of Bernie Brains. Les is a damn genius.

[@seanwalker4710]

I've seen claypool almost 20 times maybe more I think I forgot lol I've worked and done the shows at McDonald's theater and in small venues and bars I've been to shows at where he played, thanks for your inspiration and all your music your notes and words always vibrate through my soul love Sean rocker the Walker

[@rse1113]

Fully endorse the Fred Durst dig. I’m from Jacksonville and that band set us back 20 years.

[@IAMMASONDAVIDSONGOBIN]

Les is such a true artist....

[@charlesdesrochers4981]

Agreed. Music music music. Never stop no matter what!

[@doodahman2995]

One of my greatest music memories was Gathering of the Vibes in NY at the Harley Rendezvous site early 2000s, and Les Claypool came out and opened with Locomotive Breath. The crowd went WILD!!!!

[@PazSince81]

This is why I like Primus much luv n support always

[@carieevans3787]

I love him and Primus. Was just listening to them the other day.

[@slamgasm666]

An incredible human being.

[@SOWECHEE]

I knew there were other reasons on why I like this musician

[@tylerao]

And now, we get Primus again

[@user-zu4wc1mb9f]

Right on Les

[@justindurante1740]

This is why they r amazing seen them 7x but there tribute to the kings Rush cover tour was 1 of greatest shows ever! Postponed a yr cuz covid so we showed late 2 skip intro bands there were none and still saw a 3 1/2hr show

[@renesaenz5463]

its all about the music. rock on

[@user-sk5is4uv4h]

True story....working at my retail store in Lodi, Ca., when an elderly man, probably in his 80s, walks up wearing Vans and a PRIMUS t-shirt. I told him "good band", to which he replied, "yeah, i think so too....i remember telling Les to get a real job....glad he didnt listen...". He then walked away and my dumb-ass was too shocked to ask the man for his name. 😂😢

[@davidkoester258]

Les is more 🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Rayman-cd8bd]

Seems like a lot of people in the comments didn’t understand what he said

[@zackpumpkinhead8882]

Les the billy goat

[@khristhetechsupportguy6069]

ofc Les cares about the music he's the best bass player of his generation and imo ever

[@adambrunner9462]

That is fuckin awesome! Les is the man. He belongs with us!

[@roberthall573]

Monster hands

[@user-xr1fb3lr4t]

Best bass player ever he changed music good job brother

[@reginaldking582]

Bass innovator for certain,one of the greatest.

[@Stu_DLNGR]

We're not worthy 🙌 We're not worthy 🙌 The fukn GOAT

[@STABtheCLAM]

I don't care what band your in Les is still listen to ya! Love you Les!!! #NoHomo

[@ghoulboy6678]

WHAT

[@kylelindemuth5481]

Thank you Les!

[@beermaninc.511]

Love your music Les! Slap that bass!

[@christinawells4160]

Small world, just had a mind-blowing rememberance by facing not fear but facing instinct and loss, still have my lows like yesterday but instead of "crying about it" I use it and epiphany on remembering music from way back when like green eyed lady came to me but i cant sing wichita lineman without tears and loosing my pitch holds and tell myself "you were the strings guy and maybe if you keep moving better forward youll eventually feel better again, when its hard earned and ive literally got everything but no more smiles or togetherness all self no group after being raised with a intimidating yet loving patriarch that just wanted his family to move better forward as he went from depression era creek jumping kid to a brass full bird col and left a furnished Florida beach house furnished w a car to buy a fam business and move state to run a family owned operated country club

[@virisanctusvirisanctus7526]

Les... Living.

[@PERCANGLE412]

Lmao lil shade thrown at Fred

[@Weldywelderfac3]

Gotta be the greatest bassist

[@adambarber7848]

Love your work...

[@rickvenlo1362]

Wonderful

[@fluxalt]

Good. Can't wait to see him for 50 more shows.

[@chrismccarthy1561]

Gold's Beach Oregon with Mark Curran's band

[@raddastronaut]

Les is the best composer of our time.

[@terripebeahsy6555]

Amen brother!!

[@acevendettaflightclips2189]

Les is the man

[@TeutobergForestryService]

First time I’ve heard him speak

[@carolcromie8616]

Gotta have fun playing for sure

[@codyjarvis4557]

100% I still wanna see the thunder brigade tho

[@treeklr87]

Awesome 👌

[@konjkar]

Primus was my fave band as a kid and the main reason I picked up the bass. But for me Les' jamband phase was the beginning of the end for Primus.

[@doodahman2995]

Can't wait to see Primus, Puscifer, and Perfect Circle.

[@ron8935]

Lester is cool 😎

[@justinkauffman731]

Hell yeah. I noticed

[@SimplePleasuresMTB]

Living Life

[@dudleyvasausage7879]

man les is so cool. i wanna talk about fishing with this guy.

[@SoCalburro]

The best if bot Top 5.

[@mikemoss6045]

les claypools fearless flying frog brigade

[@firstnamebutt]

Godly being

[@jessarellanes6648]

Awesome bro

[@DETmichigan-yy6lf]

"Primus SUCKS" love this dude...

[@johnnypk1963]

Pls do another Oysterhead album

[@podente2]

Funny how much of a cadaver the music scene is compared to back then

[@ChristopherMeyer-tr4gz]

Flying frog brigade is my jam