Rappers React To Primus "Tommy The Cat"!!! (LIVE)

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[@joshjacobs3906]

"She came slidin' down the alleyway like butter drippin' off a hot Biscuit"

[@Evl_1]

Love that line. I met Les and he was so nice and funny. He talks pretty much like he sings LOL.

[@danrudnick5252]

Les is so good that people forget about how good the drums and guitar are in this band. All three are amazing.

[@atheist101]

Each one of them are the best at what they do, its insane

[@joshjacobs3906]

@@danrudnick5252 so true!.....Larry and Tim were on point just as much as Les

[@brianyaniro4797]

Primus is unique. I'm not a musically minded person I don't understand what makes music work but I feel like often all 3 of them are playing different songs at the same time but it works somehow. That's gotta be even harder than following normal music rules.

[@loncraddock5772]

Yeah this drum groove is absolutely viscous

[@georgelynch6139]

@@joshjacobs3906 That wasn’t Tim, it was Brain, Tim was ill and left the band for awhile

[@blasthardcheese2981]

Claypool's vibe went from "murderous hillbilly" to "highschool science teacher" so gradually I didn't even notice it happening

[@BJ-wo4mi]

Some people just don't understand the talent that these guys have with those instruments. 😂

[@chrisfisher2251]

All of them. Not just les

[@joshjacobs3906]

John The Fisherman, Too Many Puppies, Harold Of The Rocks, great early Primus jams.

[@travisepsteen3234]

This guy is pretty bizarre Gus….

[@adamkuchar6171]

​@travisepsteen3234 and in the end, Salter and Greeny both succumbed to the ways of Harold and in doing so, each gave just a little bit of his soul away... what a couple of dumb shits

[@christopherhammac2133]

Agreed! Every reaction video for Primus is either Tommy the Cat, Winonas Big Brown Beaver or Jerry Was a Racecar Driver, none of which are their best songs.

[@ArthurDentt-l6j]

Swamper and Greeny finally succumbed to the ways of Harold and in doing so each gave just a little bit of his soooooouuuuuullll away. … What a couple of dumb shits ❤

[@joshjacobs3906]

@user-dy2te6xf6g my buddy had two cats way back then......named them Swamper and Greeny lol

[@trenchy1990]

STATION! Only Bill & Ted fans will get the reference.

[@fcon2123]

I remember watching that movie after not having seen it since I was a kid. Leapt off the couch when they were playing near the final act.

[@AhronLong]

Strange things are afoot at the circle k

[@chuckhouse5179]

69 DUDE!

[@faceplantor5647]

Drop down and give me infinity 😖

[@adamkuchar6171]

Les plays lead bass. Why wouldn't the bass be turned up?

[@chungin955]

primus is an unholy fusion of acid jazz, funk and rock and yet ,and yet IT JUST WORKS!

[@TheAcgtrs]

Love Tom Waits on this studio track.

[@mikethemotormouth]

I love Tom Waits on anything 😅

[@gurulimbo]

It would be interesting to see them react to some Tom Waits!

[@michaelgiaquinto3295]

@@gurulimbolet’s make sure that they do it!!

[@firecracker187]

Tom Waits♡

[@kevinhampton6986]

Primus opened for Rush on a tour back in the early-90s and the two bands would jam together before the shows using instruments that they had not played (Alex Lifeson apparently played an accordion and a flute and Larry LaLonde played a clarinet). Imagine a Tommy the Cat rendition from those jams!

[@reedwilson64GTO]

"Mr Krinkle" PRIMUS goes hard in a crazy way.

[@chriswebb7822]

Love the stand up bass in that one!

[@kamranismayilzade3789]

Trash Talkers, you absolutely gotta check out the official clip for this one, but most importantly you gotta look up those lyrics. Everything about this song is hilariously amazing 😂

[@ShaneCarey]

BOOMHAUER! Couldn't be more accurate. Youuuu got it my friend! 😂😂😂

[@darryllcagle9090]

I first heard this in '91 on the soundtrack to "Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey." Primus is actually in the movie, performing this at the Battle of the Bands. Great stuff as usual, gentlemen.

[@mattsaunders6107]

The mullet Les is rocking in that movie is legendary.

[@BillyBong]

Great soundtrack

[@darryllcagle9090]

@@BillyBong Absolutely was. It was my introduction to all kinds of folks, not the least of which Primus and Steve Vai.

[@chuckhouse5179]

That was the first cassette tape I bought when I was 12. It meant so much to me not least of which was introducing me to Primus. Before that all the music I got was hand me down from my brother, this was truly MINE.

[@JB-xh5mc]

Primus sucks!

[@lindacoy7165]

I had the exact same thought: if Boomhauer sang. I caught maybe 15 words. Still a vibe, but I was lost 😆

[@kimberlysaffles9332]

There is a very recent video of Maynard singing lead on this with Primus on the Sessanta Tour! You gotta check it out

[@traho811]

Maynard the cat

[@LimeGuy101]

Hollywood is watching Les Claypool slap away and he's sitting there fawning over the guitar lol

[@Max_Flashheart]

Say Baby, Say Baby!!!

[@rokkkrinn2793]

The Refreshments did the intro to King of the Hill. Great band with so many fun songs. Check out Banditos or Una Soda.

[@Tomi_BuzzCat]

HEY, G'morning Tribe! ✌🏻😸✌🏻

[@nim4464]

Larry Lalonde is an underrated guitarist, and bro was on the first ever death metal album before being in Primus

[@mikewright256]

Wait, Larry was on the first Death record

[@nim4464]

@@mikewright256 no, "Seven Churches" by Possessed

[@georgelynch6139]

Ler is seriously underrated

[@harryw6358]

In my opinion not naming Chris Squire of Yes as one of the top bassist is criminal. Misdemeanor level crime since it was before your time but definitely probation worthy crime. Have a good one guys

[@SirHavocGamer]

love me some primus

[@kristaspecht]

Morning guys! Love Primus! Do "too many puppies" next! Lol. 🤓👍

[@elbruces]

Les kinda looks like Smokey on this one.

[@optimoprimus4608]

When this first came out, the halls of Granbury High School echoed with my "Say Baby!" cat call. 🤘🍻

[@Brent-ox8lk]

I could never get tired of watching that live performance of Tommy the Cat. Dudes, look up the lyrics and re-watch it. They're great!

[@GramadinGG]

WIld that Les Claypool could've been in Metallica.

[@sumonjamal1653]

One of the thing u have to realize is that if you hear the bass high up in the mix, that means the bass player is a key member... For example: Steve Harris (bass) of Iron Maiden is the band leader and key songwriter/ producer, so his bass is very audible in Iron Maiden songs... Ian Hill (bass) of Judas Priest is not a key member, so his presence is very low-key. The same thing w/ bands like Overkill (bassist D.D. Verni)... Motorhead (distorted bass by Lemmy Kilmister) ... Megadeth (bassist David Ellefson) ... Skid Row (bassist Rachel Bolan) ... Rush (bassist/ vocalist Geddy Lee)... Guns N' Roses (bassist Duff McKagan)... etc. Most bands bury their bass tracks in the mix... not limited to bands like - Metallica, Scorpions, Slayer, L.A. Guns, Creed, Poison, etc.

[@JB-xh5mc]

TOMMY THE CAT'S MY NAME!!!

[@n_o_n_t_u]

AND I SAY UNTO THEE

[@fcon2123]

@@n_o_n_t_u SAYbabydoyouwannalaydownwit-ME

[@seamusburke639]

@@n_o_n_t_uSay baby won’t you lay down with me

[@tappingthevein1]

She knew what she wanted

[@jwoehler1986artist]

Say Babaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!

[@derkabronen]

yeah guys !!! I been looking for Primus reactions yesterday and out of the you came... thanks universe ♥

[@simonturner3515]

There is new Primus, with Maynard, new APC, and two new Puscifer songs

[@guzziguy2011]

The bass is a percussive instrument in Primus’ music. One of my favorite Les Claypool songs is “One Better”. Funky, cooky and catchy af

[@PeeWeeGerman1313]

Primus definitely did the South Park theme. King Of The Hill theme was done by The Refreshments

[@ShanLH5]

I think most people have had multiple turning points in their lives so it’s hard to narrow it down… some good, some bad. But working through my insecurities and abandonment issues is probably the most significant one recently. Been carrying those for far too long

[@clintkelley1622]

Got to see them in '21 for the "A Farewell to Kings" tour, where they covered the entire Rush album of the same name with their own music. The Sword opened for them, both bands were awesome live, but Primus is an experience. Give "Those Damned Blue-Collar Tweakers" a try. For another cool bass setup, give the band "Beyond Creation" a try. Technical Death metal. Try the song "Fundamental Process" or "Omnipresent Perception".

[@nathanclarke2777]

In High School all of my friends (like 6 people) kept going on and on about Primus and it was so strange! All saying Primus sucks! Then I heard them and damn, so great!

[@JB-xh5mc]

Victor Wooten!!!

[@adammckinney792]

Check out too many puppies next

[@airbrushaaron666]

She knew what she wanted She was looking for that stud bull She was looking for that He-cat And that was me

[@cooked5439]

i love that he still uses The Sandman's mic. rip Mark Sandman

[@everyonelovesmajima]

This song is about a cat named Tommy.

[@davidbailey6397]

Primus is the only band to open for Rush that I had ever seen that didn’t get booed off stage. Geddy and Les became good friends on the 1992 Roll the Bones tour.

[@aronp7097]

Larry LaLonde on guitar is a beast! Took lessons from Satch. Played guitar for possessed. First death metal. Totally different styles. 🔥

[@aaronsmuk2872]

You should do Primus- Welcome to this World or Laquer Head

[@OmaSimster]

In most bands the guitar takes lead. In Primus, the bass takes lead.

[@Hailme75]

Lead bass

[@joeyanez9338]

At sessenta Maynard did this song it was called Maynard the cat

[@usa4freedom1]

We used to go watch Primus all the time in Oakland and surrounding areas. I was able to see their Willy Wonka Tour in Nevada a handful of years ago. Such fun live. They never disappoint. 🌸🔥🌸

[@msgSharke]

Idk why but this is my FAVORITE song of theirs!!! Love it❤❤❤❤

[@usa4freedom1]

This one is so fun, but Too Many Puppies hits hard. 🌸🌸🌸

[@ramonpreuth9300]

Larry Lalonde from great Possessed

[@jwoehler1986artist]

Proud to say I was here in the crowd for this! “It seems it was only andxx ex b if f” ago……” 🤘

[@gutshotninja5757]

The rhythm/lead guitarist is so under appreciated.

[@georgelynch6139]

Ler is seriously underrated

[@cjonesufc]

Historically, I’ve always found people argue the top spot between Les Claypool and Geddy Lee. Meanwhile, Les sites Geddy as one of his biggest influences and they’ve been close friends since Primus opened for Rush on tour in the 90s. I missed the show myself, but my best friend went and said it was unbelievable.

[@adamkuchar6171]

Got to see Primus a couple years ago in Montreal (my first post-COVID concert) they covered a Rush album in its entirety. Fuckin sick. Whole crowd was singing along to "Closer to the Heart"

[@cjonesufc]

@@adamkuchar6171I’ve seen Primus a bunch of times, but one of my favorites was seeing them at The Orpheum Theater in Boston and they played their Sailing the Seas of Cheese album in its entirety with some Pink Floyd thrown in as well as some of their more popular songs. It was incredible.

[@bill9605]

Les Claypool Try out from Metallica.After cliff burton died and they said he was too weird for them

[@smward87]

While Les did try out for Metallica, it wasn't because he actually wanted to be in the band. He was friends with Kirk Hammet having gone to high school with him and being roommates for a short time afterwards. So he auditioned just for shits and giggles knowing he wasn't a good fit and was just doing it because Kirk was his friend. The other members didn't say he was too weird which is why they didn't take him, that's just what Les says when asked about it.

[@mikethemotormouth]

If and when you guys do the studio cut, grab a lyric video cause he's still gonna have that same auctioneer type speedy delivery and the same vocal effect for some of it. Other notable bassists you may not be aware of: Victor Wooten who plays with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones and Jaco Pastorius of Weather Report Also gotta get to John the Fisherman, Over the Electric Grapevine and Mr Krinkle(Official Video)

[@anthonydawson8080]

Don’t forget Stanley Clarke and Marcus Miller

[@allengator1914]

PRIMUS SUCKS

[@leddygee1896]

Jaco Pastorius is THE Bass Player… Any serious Bass Player Knows this. Check out The song “Teen Town” From the band Weather Report…😎

[@mozkingston1707]

Hi guys loving your reactions .. Just thought I'd let you know you're pronouncing Les's name wrong .. It's pronounced like less not Lez..

[@amandalynn6808]

There's a reason I named my son Les.... and I got to take him to his first Primus concert (with A Perfect Circle and Puscifer) in April. It was amazing. Primus sucks!!!🤘

[@davemick7216]

PLEASE do the studio version! Tom Waits (my favorite man of all time) does the vocals, instead of Les. And I can't ever get anyone to react to Tom Waits... he's an amazing songwriter, he was inducted into The Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame by Neil Young several years back, He's been in a ton of movies, including Bram Stoker's Dracula (he played Renfeld), also, The Outsiders, The Book of Eli, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, on and on... the guy has been a legend for like four decades... and he never gets his due.

[@Isaiah-667]

He doesn't have a brand or a signature bass guitar. Outside of I think 2 fender basses and an electric upright bass, he goes to a man by the name of Carl Thompson. Most, if not all, of his creations are upwards of 10 thousand. The quality, and the fact that they are hand made, definitely makes it worth it, at least to ol Claypool

[@Brando-Lee3725]

Crazy Primus fact - The guitarist Larry Lalonde actually played in one of , if not THE first death metal bands called The Possessed . Talk about a style change lol ! Some more cool Primus jams are Sgt. Baker and American Life . Tons more of course like Anti-Pop but those popped in my head first .

[@Linkinparkfan45]

Yo Hollywood and Smokey imagine if Tom morello was in there and you just have that awesome fast bassist and Tom with his amazing guitar skills that would be funny asf

[@austinfallen]

I got in to primus thanks to B&T’s when it first came out. I have a fair number of their albums. Almost anything off sailing on the sea of cheese is a good pick. Is it luck was always one of my favourites. The lyrics don’t make a lot of sense but FM it’s fast lol

[@rajnafilipovic3137]

A man is a genius ❤❤❤ and you guys are cute! Thank you for another honest and great reaction ❤❤❤

[@sorensmith9873]

Larry Graham, Bootsy Collins, Nile Rodgers are certainly considered amongst the royalty of bass that certainly influenced more modern guys like Claypool and Flea from RHCP and even Prince who considered Graham a close friend and mentor and could also jam on the bass as well as anyone.

[@zachariousmccool5768]

The bass is usually a bit louder in most of their songs. Their philosophy was "to make the bass the center of the universe" its why the bass has the melody and the guitar is usually quite and soft. Very unique sound from one of the most unique bands ever with 3 of the most talented musicians ever. They are one of my fav bands....a true definition of a "Superband"

[@chrissandoval7675]

king of the hill theme was by the refreshments. it was a sound check that was recorded and mike judge liked. look into roger clyne or james dalton.

[@thed3008]

Bars!

[@vierdo]

There ya go.. Awesome stuff right here.. Brings me back to my 18's.. Good times

[@accretioncleansing]

Just seen this at red rocks with him and Maynard.. life complete ❤

[@gennyreese420]

Soooo jealous, I was literally about to say in my comment that Primus at Red Rocks was at the top of my bucket list that never f****** happened LOL hope you had a great time I'm sure it was an amazing show

[@Brotha_Teresa]

Us too! Both nights!

[@kimberlysaffles9332]

Finally!!! Y’all gonna have some blown minds!!

[@ian_peein]

I’m going to my first Primus concert in August and couldn’t be more excited

[@I_AM_BAYTOR]

Try to snag a poster, they're by different artists each venue.

[@damonhines8187]

Larry Graham of Sly and the Family Stone is widely credited with inventing slap bass. Awesome genealogy any way you look at it. Dig in, enjoy! 😊🤙🏼🎶❤️🍁❤️✨️🕊

[@mattjohn4731]

Another bass legend was Jaco Pistorius. He was in the Weather Report in the 70s and played a bit with Joni Mitchell but he died young. I shared an apt with a college bass student who really loved Jaco🎵

[@keithjones6660]

Should of done the video with the lyrics.

[@Andrew-e7w3d]

You WILL need a lyric video. Also, Tom Waits did the verse vocals on the studio version.

[@dudermcdudeface3674]

If you're into Primus, might check out some of Sonic Youth's crazier bits at some point. More alt / grunge vibe, but they're heavy instrumentalist and don't gaf about a traditional song structure.

[@derkabronen]

mh... I think Les used Thompson basses, that are handcrafted to your desire, and notoriusly priced and you have to get in line to get one...

[@franzwohlgemuth2002]

You wouldn't think it, but Primus pits are vicious. And they can get VERY heavy.

[@GangGreen80]

Saw them few months ago. Primus still sucks!

[@jeremeywilson2318]

John the Fisherman 💯

[@bryanforis1839]

Great music M

[@gurulimbo]

They opened for Rush on Roll the Bones and this was the first song for the show I went to. Les Started by thumping that bass saying “Yes, we are Primus and yes we do suck. Right now would be a good time to head to the concession stand and gets some nachos or a beer or something….. then flowed right into the song… it was amazing! 🔥🤛👊😎👍 🔥🌳🌬️💨

[@donjackson5522]

Went to that show in the Meadowlands in NJ. The crowd wasn't feeling it with Primus. More than half the crowd was just walking around the concourse. The last song Primus played was a killer version of YYZ. You never saw an arena fill up faster, thinking that Rush had started.

[@MrGmonkeywillruleyou]

Tom Waits is Tommy the cat

[@lemmy9809]

Say it baby 👶

[@srbaran]

You should react to the live version of Jilly's On Smack. I think it's from the same show.

[@RudyCantGame]

Saw these guys a few months ago with A Perfect Circle and Puscifer. It was James Keenan's 60th birthday bath. Amazing show!

[@KenWins1]

Used to listen to Larry Graham back in high school (late 70’s) and we were God smacked how good he was

[@Dredrick]

That intro was weak Bros, its 8 minutes into the video before you start any content at all... This was my first video of yours but I promise you it's my last! Eight minutes? Nah fuck that, this is either some algorithm scam or extremely misguided Edit: yeah naw, you got 8 minutes of things to say before the video starts just nothing to say once it does. This is just embarrassing, go ahead and delete this video guys. Try again and do better next time, I'll give your next shot a listen.

[@bryanparenteau374]

Jill's on Smack ...another good Primus song, live version.

[@abbiebeast]

When it comes to musicianship, thought is the enemy of fluidity, these boyz just jam!!

[@ColinFurness77]

Iconic bass players, to name a few: Jaco Pastorius (my fave), Flea, Geddy Lee, Cliff Burton(RIP), Steve DiGiorgio, Victor Wooten, Robert Trujillo, Tony Levin. The list goes on and on. Yes, I agree...Les Claypool is one of THE best ever.

[@michaeldrennan9932]

As far as bass players go, you have to check out Billy Sheehan, especially with Steve Vai Live!! My next suggestion is for Primus "Too Many Puppies", "The Toys Go Winding Down", and "Mr. Krinkle"!! Thanks for the reactions.

[@TheHammerComesDown]

I realized I can ask for songs in the comments. This will be day 1 of asking for Look Away by Sepultura Thank you.

[@travisloader3446]

Is bass is a handmade Carl Thompson. Nickname the rainbow bass because it has strips of walnut, curly maple, padauk, purple heart, ebony and cocobolo.beautiful instrument!

[@whengooddogsdobadthings9156]

Larry the electric guitar played on the first Possesed album....considered by some to be the first death metal album ever

[@Owenator26]

Primus music genre should be called Auctioneering cause everytime Les comes in with his vocals he sounds like an auctioneer lol

[@TorrMup]

Larry Graham was definitely an influence for Les... but I think and feel confident Stanley Clarke was his biggest influence. As a bass player, I think the styles are too similar especially early Primus.

[@I_AM_BAYTOR]

Check out Duo de Twang, Claypool's acoustic side project. Seem em live twice and they've been some of the best shows I've been to.