Primus Prime Frizle Fry Reaction Video

[@Jadamhodges]

That outro is freaking epic. I absolutely love this band and saw them open for Rush in 1991.

[@picklefish74]

I saw them open for Anthrax and Public Enemy then the next night, I saw them open for Fishbone.

[@lorenminerich3895]

Tommy the Cat might be the best example of ALL the things he can do with a bass guitar. (He also does vocals at the same time in every song,). Jerry Was a Race Car Driver is the first obvious song you have to do though. It's a classic and their most famous song

[@futurewavecs]

Primus is definitely a band that heavily embraces comedy. They often start out a concert "Hello we're Primus and we suck." :)

[@ProffAndy]

They used to start out with that a long time ago. The band have stopped saying it, but the fans still mention it from time to time. ;)

[@shanehall7433]

Agreed, if you don't have a light heart or understanding of the lack of seriousness then you need to re examine the material. No fault of the poster of the material, just hasn't listened long enough to get it

[@BenC460]

This is one of my favorite Primus songs but it really isn't a good place to start with them imo. They have a very distinct, strange style and can be very experimental. It's a style you should ease into before getting to the more out there songs. Try Jerry Was A Race Car Driver, Wynona's Big Brown Beaver or Tommy The Cat. Those are very Primus but a little more digestable. You still have Les Claypool's v ery distinctive vocal style though.

[@williamswiniuch7527]

Too many puppies

[@picklefish74]

Agreed, I too believe in captain crunch even though he's not actually a captain.

[@picklefish74]

Tommy the Cat is probably the best place for outsiders to start.

[@Nimno74]

This is a much better place to start than everything you suggested. Easily digestible is a copout

[@fasteddie777666]

said ....PRY-MUSS

[@skunksweat9687]

He didn't pick the easiest song to see if he likes Primus. Give 'em another try, different album, you won't be disappointed

[@uchiharza8060]

Frizzle Fry is 0eak primus though.

[@relshdan191]

meh...this song rules...its just not his band/sound.

[@alm2602]

Primus is a band that doesn't take themselves too seriously but take their music very seriously

[@umbathri]

Good news and bad news, the vocals are always like that; whimsical and silly is the definition of Primus. Especially in the videos, so be prepared for that ride if you listen to more.

[@00_Ryan_00]

If you're going to look at another Primus video, I think one of the best ones to watch that showcases Les' bass playing and the band in general is "American Life" from the 2011 Bonnaroo concert. A lot of his distinct strumming and slapping. kzbin.info/www/bejne/haK8iqNrmLmog5o

[@Will_Wel]

Great reaction. Damn you never heard Primus yet? Pronounced Prime us :) Their whole thing is being weird. Hence the whimsical lyrics and vocal style. It only gets weirder. This song is kind of a mellow one. His bass skills were not really emphasized on this song. The most popular songs would be: Jerry was a Race Car Driver, Tommy the Cat, My Name is Mud. As well as some others. Those would showcase their skills better. Just saw them live a couple months back at the very last Slayer show ever at the LA forum. Excellent.

[@danielgray2909]

😵 YOU SHUT YOUR DIRTY MOUTH! My man RHCP doesn't belong in the same sentence with Primus. LOVE your channel guys keep rockin 🤘

[@danjoy70]

Most people know Primus from South Park theme. Also John the Fisherman is in one of the Guitar Hero games.

[@jeffbrebner6688]

That solo section... the bass is so smokin'!

[@FNM98765]

One of the best examples of Primus that I can give to show off his talent on bass is Dirty Drowning Man. Starts off insane and doesn’t disappoint.

[@southboundpookoderm9802]

No hate but it’s PRY MUS. Highly recommend checking them out, you get highly hooked even thought it’s very unique, they are musically genius. Highly recommend seeing them live as well

[@southboundpookoderm9802]

But yes I agree start with Tommy, and Jerry was a race car.

[@jeffreymeyer4848]

Tommy best me to it. I was going to suggest "To Defy the Laws of Tradition." But yeah, Les Claypool is a bass genius (was considered to replace Newsted in Metallica for a while), but he likes to have fun rather than burn your eyeballs out of your head.

[@jeffreymeyer4848]

Fact check: I am, in fact, an idiot. Les Claypool tried out for Metallica in the 80s, after Cliff died. I'm going senile.

[@mikesindelar8190]

Tommy the cat or Jerry was a racecar driver, proper Claypool bass riffs there. His lyrics and voice are meant to bring some humor into what is probably one of the most epically musically talented trios to ever jam

[@isaiahsamons2773]

To defy the laws of tradition

[@irishboymalloy]

Please listen to tommy the cat, and keep in mind that he is singing while playing

[@normantompkins1252]

Primus-shake hands with beef

[@leddygee1896]

Rush took them out on tour several times in the early 90s. Not the best song to start with, i would suggest "Wynonas Big Brown Beaver".( yes, that's the title of the song!! the video is hilarious...)

[@samhain9283]

I'll second Wynonas Big Brown Beaver. Mr Knowitall and Sgt Baker are a couple others I'd also recommend.

[@2887zar]

Primus has a dvd concert called hallucino Genetics, start here to get into Primus. "The toys go winding down" is amazing off of this show. Worth a check and no one has discovered this hidden jem yet

[@South-of-Heaven]

OMG YES!!!!! LoL glad you finally hit this band.. thay are a trip, amazing but an acquired taste. John the fisher man is a great tune and but the TWILIGHT ZONE song, imo, is Mr. Krinkle

[@South-of-Heaven]

I think Tommy The Cat would be a song you would enjoy. It’s more upbeat faster paced but still has that “Primus” funky sound. The Bass is amazing too

[@BayouMaccabee]

You gotta check out Primus - "Mr. Knowitall"

[@ScootLoops616]

Primus is extremely talented. They are funny but they are no joke. I'd recommend checking out any other primus song this one is for experienced Primus fans. If you want a different Les Claypool project try Oysterhead - Mr. OYSTERHEAD. Les claypools vocals...I wouldnt give them too much mind at first, the music itself is outstanding. Or maybe even try Les Claypools Highball with the Devils - El Sobrante Fortnite. That Oysterhead song though...I'd recommend it. That bass...another level of funk.

[@futurewavecs]

Les Claypool was High School friends with Kirk Hammett of Metallica. They are still friends. He actually tried out for Metallica after Cliff Burton died... They considered him too good.

[@GodWeenSatan]

They told him that because his style didn't fit their taste

[@williamwoodringjr1680]

I recently wrote another KZbinr that did a first time reaction to Primus that I was at Woodstock 94 and they were one of the many bands that played there. Their performance was incredible, the show was incredible and the whole experience was incredible. Les claypool is one of the best bassist I have ever heard. One I can almost guarantee that you will like is my name is mud. But you need to watch the official video off of their album pork soda.

[@chuckgraf8141]

This is a tune you would enjoy more if you were already a fan of the band. It's really pretty mellow as far as the bass work goes. There are many more songs they do that really showcase what Les is capable of on the instrument. I recommend John the Fisherman or Laquerhead or Shake Hands With Beef.

[@number1sun]

Dont give up on Primus the bassist is also the lead singer - they do the theme song to south park! Check out Wynonas Big Brown Beaver and tommy the cat...they rock live too!

[@donaldjackson4959]

Primus: Bob, the toys go winding down and shake hands with beef

[@J-RivtheMCnProducer]

If you look at the main vocalist as a narrator/storyteller and not a lead singer, it makes Primus easier to digest and appreciate. Even Les Claypool knows he’s not a singer. He tells his stories but he lets his bass do all the singing.

[@Lateralus138]

By far my favorite song and album from these guys; Tim Alexander is one of the more under-rated drummers ever... You have to remember that this is just a fun band and meant to be. You need to listen to all his stuff to see his skill with the bass.

[@ToddFraud]

Fun fact, Les Claypool wrote and sings the theme song for South Park

[@GodmadeConscious]

Les claypool is satirical. He tackles very serious subject matter.

[@jacksisco997]

wonder where the band 'rage against the machine' got their inspiration for the song 'bulls on parade'? ; ]

[@ericsteinbach7706]

Jerry was a Racecar Driver, Tommy the Cat. Greatest bassists: Larry Graham, Jaco Pastorious ( hope I spelled his last name right)

[@SurfinCook352]

Tommy the Cat, Those Damned Blue Collar Tweakers.

[@tomroberts6123]

What happened to sails of charion from scorpions

[@TheAdventuresofTNT]

more scorpions are coming. Just finished up yesterday

[@runawayuniverse]

American Life, Too Many Puppies, Southbound Pachyderm, Over The Electric Grapevine etc. etc.

[@markshaffer6447]

This was when Les Claypool earned the confidence “to get weird with it” on their subsequent work... what they came to be on the next couple works would have been a very hard sell for record companies back in the day, they had to earn their studio credit here

[@mikestelzer2027]

Primus is an acquired taste. There about 30 songs you should listen to

[@tomroberts6123]

Cliff Burton gets my vote

[@larrymcneil1426]

Blue collar tweekers is a must

[@williamwoodringjr1680]

They also appeared in Bill and Ted's bogus journey with the track Tommy the cat but I would check out my name is mud first

[@Will_Wel]

Never thought about them in comparison to the Chili Peppers. But I hear what you're saying. Good observation.

[@BillyBong]

Primus is a weird band that you will either love or hate. The vocals are usually silly and are the thing you should worry about least, but for some, Les' singing kills it for them.

[@shawnwatson3025]

You should check out some of their live stuff he has some pretty amazing solos....anything from Bonnaroo is good

[@mikelee3185]

You should check out tommy the cat by primus. His bass on that song is amazing.

[@ronniemetze8048]

The drums are cool

[@Krust_Acean]

Yeah. This song isn't an entry point for this band. Their first breakout hit was Jerry Was a Racecar Driver. I would listen to that before losing interest.

[@collinnicholasns]

shake hands with beef is a great funky track and is a little more of a mainstream style track

[@ToddFraud]

Please more Primus! Les Claypool and Geddy Lee have to be the top 2 bassists, then I would have Justin Chancellor from Tool and Steve Harris from Iron Maiden

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

Everyone reacts the same to his voice. It takes a few listens to tune your brain in. Once that happens you’ll be a convert and think he’s great. Try laquerhead or American life or my name is mud.

[@shawnk7832]

This may be Primus' best song tho... for fans... or TOO MANY PUPPIES!!!

[@lancecornell9978]

cool, but as others have said, there are many better cuts from Primus. Had tickets for their current tour doing Rush, but the damn virus postponed it. Hey, maybe that will be a new Primus song title.

[@milfredcummings717]

Vocals ----> kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5vLameGeK91grc 🙃

[@benguest6147]

Primus- “prime-us” Listen to “American Life”, “fish on” and his best bass work is in “tommy the cat” in my opinion. You might not be a fan of his voice but if you read the lyrics you might find you like the songs better. I did 👍

[@roubador]

I know this video is ancient, in terms of KZbin, but maybe you will read this. This song doesn't even begin to highlight how amazing Les is. The man plays the bass like he invented it. A couple of songs that were popular are Tommy The Cat, Jerry Was A Race Car Driver, or a number of other songs already suggested in the comments. Don't summarily dismiss them based on this track. They can be somewhat of an acquired taste, but if you hit the right song, you will be sucked in forever. Give them another chance. You would be doing yourself a disservice if you didn't.

[@TheHereticiv]

TOMMY THE CAT!!!...OR MY NAME IS MUD.

[@skull7241]

Primus blue collar tweekers or to many puppies.

[@pdxkid6969]

You said there name wrong lol

[@jensbaumann6945]

You gotta do tommy the cat.. live the longest Version. Flea is just a good technical funk guy no question... les is just an allen;) But its all about being a bit silly... differ from all the other Bands around... Primus created their own universe.

[@davej2827]

Tommy the Car live is a good intrp.

[@bulkheadsoundchamber2293]

Jerry was a race car driver

[@Sedec1m6]

Jerry Was A Race Car Driver!

[@toneloc203]

Listen to The last salmon man, it is a very deep political story! Something to make you look into more. Read the lyrics for everything Primus song, les singles weird but he speaks in old English.

[@Krust_Acean]

I really good current bass player is Thundercat, from los Los Angeles.

[@davebeckman2672]

Now try some of The Residents. One of the fore-bearers of Primus. Perhaps The Third Reich and Roll.

[@williamwoodringjr1680]

Also Megadeth was on there with the song go to hell

[@drewmoser882]

Primus is a silly band, and I usually find that a bit distracting too. Awesome musicians though. Frizzle Fry is NOT a song I enjoy from start to finish. But the climax of Frizzle Fry is my absolute favorite performance by this band. I have fast forwarded, rewound, and listened to that stretch so many times.

[@horrorshow3000]

Cool man, Primus sucks!! , That's just how we appreciate this band by the way, Inside joke that started out by Claypool I think telling a crowd to chant Primus sucks, Not 100% on that though. You should've done the live version from Australia(moshcam) because holy shit you ain't seen nothing yet!, Oh and don't ever take them seriously btw, Amazing musicians but they do crazy shit on purpose. Claypool is doing the vocals also.

[@runawayuniverse]

Les has gone on record saying that he no longer likes the "Primus Sucks" thing, but whatever ...

[@sussychachi]

You should or picked harold's of rocks that song shows less claypool bass lol

[@darrenwiggins9957]

Great reaction. Just one thing it is pronounced Pr'I'mus

[@rikmoore3554]

It's disappointing this song is your first impression , react to Tommy the cat. It's prime-us not preemus btw just to let ya know , no hate just not going through the comments. Btw if you watch south Park you have heard them they play the theme song. Btw just subbed been watching over a year and thought I already did my bad

[@TheAdventuresofTNT]

South park theme song? Holy fuck are you serious?? Wow, thats incredible. I've been listening to them all these years and didnt even know it.

[@rikmoore3554]

@@TheAdventuresofTNT yeah they do most of south parks music.primis is from Canada and so are producer's Matt and trey.i will say this they are metal been listening since late 80s early 90s .

[@eddiebruce8944]

geddy lee , sting , chris squire , phil lynot , paul mcartney , that's my top 5 , also primus is a religion brother!!! remember t's going deep go to Q5 or Icon very different

[@musicfan9291]

Please tell me that someone put in the name Victor Wooten. in my opinion, he is the best player to ever pick up a bass, and I am a bass player.

[@picklefish74]

First, (prime-us) not (preem-us) Second if you really want to hear his bass chops, you should listen to Tommy the Cat.

[@futurewavecs]

Tommy the Cat live...

[@thannaske5371]

Tommy the Cat Live

[@trddak1]

Yeah that's a great song but it does not show ( Les Claypools ) bass skill's try Tommy the Cat.

[@jonathandufern7421]

You didn’t even pronounce the name right lol. Of course you didn’t get it haha /s

[@wolfgangfalck1250]

Primus sucks and BTW this is my favorite Primus song. I otoh think this is quite the Essence of Primus and a very good starting point. But it doesn't so much focus on Les Claypool the Bass God.

[@skeptorr]

This should not have been your introduction to Primus if you're into bass. Try to listen to their popular songs.

[@BoltzNBrews]

Primus Sucks! Pressman, Welcome to This World, On the Tweak Again, Del Davis Tree Farm

[@PaulHilburger]

Primus Sucks!

[@bulkheadsoundchamber2293]

Les Claypool is the singer and bass. They are not pop.

[@realogre32]

Primus sucks!

[@woodchuckmarmalade7878]

Disagree

[@Mr.CreamCheese69]

Definitely listen to "One Better" by primus

[@sleepymartyr]

You should check out Les Claypool and the Holy Mackerel, their one album Highball With the Devil is really good, so is Les' other band Sausage and their album Riddles Are Abound Tonight