When you Hear Primus - Tommy The Cat (First Reaction!!) Spoiler... Fish Grease

[@poloreacts27]

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[@thall187]

"Prime - us" not Preemus bro.

[@jdbankshot]

"i'm going down to south park, gonna have myself a time... " that's primus.

[@tricycle7274]

If you’re doing Primus; ‘My name is mud’, ‘Wyona’s Big Brown Beaver’ or even ‘Shaking Hands with the Beef’ would have been a thousand times better than ‘Tommy the Cat.’ But it’s all cracker music, so good onya for having a go.

[@vanderson28]

Les Claypool is one of the best bassists on the face of the planet. Primus has been around since the 80’s

[@cridder2023]

Pry-mus….yes they are a bit off but it’s catchy.

[@markhayes789]

I'm usually skeptical when they say they've never heard of a band, but when he said "Preemus" I knew he was in for a treat.

[@BassManJosh1140]

That got me hooked into watching this through

[@dankieran1974]

The fact he just watched with a WTF? look on his face for most of the video was another sign he was actually new to the band

[@SAEmusic7]

Two bars in and he’s like “oh my goodness what IS THIS?!?” Then there’s his smile at the “butter drippin off a hot biscuit” line! 😂 LOVE IT btw - isn’t that Tom Waits for parts of the narration??? Also - for some context CATCH ANY VIDS of the 1980s lineup of King Crimson, which is the only band that I’ve heard Les not only mention in interview but also cover, “Thela Hun Ginjeet” and rip off (Jerry Was a Racecar Driver IS Krims “Elephant Talk”!!!) ✌️🤘🎹🤓

[@lamebear1000]

Pree-moose is the proper pronunciation in Latin though. It was my Latin name in high school Latin class.

[@murderburger1811]

Same here bud

[@bryansanchez2604]

Primus is in their own genre. That’s how unique they are.

[@asmith3846]

Like Rush and Queen, nobody else quite like them.

[@kollatt]

primal funk swampcore goblin rock :}

[@familyheissinger5833]

They sure are! It’s Rush prog rock meets Parliament funk.

[@everyonelovesmajima]

They're *literally* their own genre, though. "Primus" is an actual genre listed in iTunes. No other band in the world has a genre just named after them.

[@christiankoll1528]

Claypool-core. Other bands include: Sausage, the Lenon Claypool Delirium , Oysterhead, Col. Claypool's bucket of Bernie Brains, Col. Claypool's fearless flying frog brigade, and Dou de Twang. Among others.

[@Bananeurysm]

Ever since I heard Primus described as “Tool for hillbillies,” I can’t unthink it lol

[@poloreacts27]

😂😂😂

[@taradevine6026]

I saw them open for Tool actually

[@punkroxgirl]

Now I’ll never unthink it! 😆

[@VandalJace]

*Tool for hillbillies on acid

[@vulgarprophet2689]

Ha damn that's good. Grew up on these guys never heard that

[@Methereaper]

Primus is such a vibe. Southbound Pachyderm is another underrated song by them.

[@j.n.jacksonjr.170]

Absolutely love southbound pachyderm!

[@cooterwallace]

And so many others to be honest!

[@11michal]

1qqqqq❤aaaa

[@joshuaclark1930]

I never got past Frizzle Fry, in all honesty. Sailing et al was just echoes of it, for my money. I had started at that point to find Jaco Pastorious and Stu Hamm to be a bit more of a "writing" vibe.

[@daveismoseley]

Through the electric grapevine

[@TrevorHarden]

Let’s go! Primus is weird AF but once you acquire the taste, they have such good stuff. Super talented and funky.

[@AmeriMutt76]

So bummed I missed Les and co playing with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson at Redrock. Primus' funky take on Rush songs would have been unreal

[@clarencerobinson5697]

@@AmeriMutt76 yeah man you can see the influence from geddy all over less...they're super fans of rush👍🏾

[@stevenzucchi]

@@AmeriMutt76 I caught the show in atlantic city, it was insane!

[@santoscarrillo2996]

First heard them in Zoology class. Thanks Mr Yarian 👍

[@bigstupidgrin]

Primus sucks! ;)

[@marcgustafson6015]

Les Claypool is a genius on bass! Right up there with the Wooten’s! Just weird, catchy jams. Love me some Primus!!!

[@MotorMcMatt]

Vic is a heavy hitter if there ever was one.

[@jons3808]

Primus Sucks! That was their thing. Such a great band. Frizzle Fry and Sailing the Seas of Cheese are my two favorite albums. I saw them live 3 or 4 times in the early 90’s and the didn’t disappoint. Tim “Herb” Alexander is one of my favorite drummers and Les Claypool can play that funky bass! Great reaction!!

[@MrRockmusicjunkie]

Primus Sucks - saw them when they toured with Mastodon, it was awesome. The people I was with weren't familiar with Primus and were confused why the crowd was heckling the band and Larry in particular.

[@Concatenate]

Frizzle Fry is such a masterpiece, perfect from start to finish.

[@horsesasis4004]

I came here to say that! Primus Sucks!

[@Qwazier3]

Me too AND saw them at the Hershey Theater in Hershey, PA doing the Chocolate Tour. Small venue and awesome show.

[@darthhatchet]

Primus sucks 🤘

[@jessnotmylastname8955]

Primus is one of the few bass driven bands who changed the landscape of the punk, alternative, etc., for all time. Being able to totally subvert the music is epic and historic.

[@ScootLoops616]

Finally! An open minded individual who appreciates this band. I believe this is from 1991 but they are still making new music today. Del Davis Tree Farm is my personal favorite but that's a deeper cut. Nice reaction.

[@kennyhurd8811]

del davis sold christmas trees that stood up to 8 feet tall

[@drollieascoliasm9667]

And don't forget. Primus Sucks!!!:)

[@pantsedjuniorhayseed4816]

lol i feel like everyone likes this band or at least respects their talent....

[@tarrahbell4043]

I agree! I love open-minded professionals that can appreciate any/everyones art that deserves it!

[@jaythomas468]

Ahh…Sailing The Seas of Cheese was in my CD player FOR MONTHS after I got it. Pork Soda and Frizzle Fry were also incredible albums.

[@angellacanfora]

One of my favorite bands since 1994. Love 'em so much that I've used their music as a dating litmus test. I was playing Primus in my car while on a 2nd date once and the guy said, "YOU like THIS?!" and made a disgusted face. That's when I knew we'd never work out.😂

[@chucku00]

I can't help it : kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXXKqH6ei9qVgaM

[@edwarddore7617]

It would be great if my wife liked bands like Primus lol

[@angellacanfora]

@@edwarddore7617 Divorce her immediately 🤣

[@clancywiggam]

I use Mr Bungle, Disco Volante. Get's rid of the riff raff!

[@marclessard5059]

I used this song as my litmus test as well.

[@larryunsworth9573]

My daughter was a teenager when this music was released and I loved it and she couldn't get over that her dad loved listening to Primus! Parents should sit down with their kids and ask them to play their favorite music so you can enjoy it with them. I also sat down with her and we listened to my favorite music from the 60's and 70's. It was a learning experience for both of us..when Kurt Cobain died my daughter was so upset she sat me down and I listened to Nirvana with her and understood why she was upset, she appreciated that.

[@WelcomeAnyChange]

I remember when my dad asked me to turn up a nine inch nails track from downward spiral when I was 16, that always stuck with me. Eventually he became my best friend.

[@HamiltonMechanical]

*bows to the best parent ever* I was 9 when he died and only my older teen sister understood at the time...

[@buckrogers7498]

When I was a teenager and Sonic Youth released their album "Goo" was was listening to it one afternoon when my dad came home. He asked what I was listening to and I told him. He then asked what I liked about them. I said how they were using feedback loops, improvisation, and even playing with a screwdriver on their strings. His response was "And you don't like the Kronos Quartet?" Which is kind of an avante guard string quartet. In the years following I really learned to love Kronos, and still love Sonic Youth. It probably wasn't until I was 48 and my father sadly passed that I realized that Sonic Youth and Kronos Quartet probably knew a lot about each other.

[@andrealarocco4941]

My parents, myself, and my siblings have been going to rock concerts (specifically The Grateful Dead), since we were little kids and it’s been some of the most meaningful and memorable experiences we’ve had as a family. And now the next generation is starting to come as well! 😊

[@TheMemo659]

Lifelong musician, and its pretty cool when your kids introduce you to stuff. My girls have introduced me to everything from post modern jukebox to baby metal. Absolutely love both of their taste in music, and its beyond cool when they come to my band's shows. I love showing off how cool my girls are 😆

[@teepat5487]

What I love about this band is they are a legit world class jazz fusion trio, and they write songs like this. They don't need to be over-serious because the chops is their argument.

[@joechurch7]

Les Claypool is as close as one can get to being a cartoon character in the flesh. Lucky to see them in the early 90's when they opened up for The Pixies and Jane's Addiction

[@punkroxgirl]

Wow, what a show!! 3 great bands! I miss the 90’s, lol

[@TheNomad2727]

thats an amazing line up of bands

[@patferry4128]

I saw them and Fishbone in a Rutgers New Brunswick gym for $8. Prob the best “dollar for dollar” show i ever saw.

[@ronaldowens5025]

Mine was when Tad and Primus toured together,.

[@beohbek]

@@patferry4128 First time I saw em was with Fishbone at the Capitol Ballroom in DC. Such a great show.

[@ripelcannon]

Arguably their most popular song, but if you like complex bass rifts, twangy unique guitar and absolutely ripping drums, this is the band. Every album is unique and very much worth listening to. Their live shows are to die for. Les Claypool is a legend

[@melian9999]

Man i miss the early 90's, so much variety, new different bands, and we listened to it all, the festivals, acid for days. Best time of my life. As a starting bass player this guy blew my little brain. Living thru the 80's with cockrock to this and tool, blind melon, soundgarden, living colour, fishbone, janes addiction, then all the metal, and hip hop it was the best.

[@ericglassavery5067]

Loud and clear..hear ya

[@joshuaclark1930]

Fishbone and Janes' first two albums, yes. Pass on the rest, thx. Jesus Lizard and Wedding Present, to me were adjacent during the time. Find them.

[@easygarden777]

Did you do Sweetwaters 1981 ? Best ever festival 🎉

[@sadnessinside123]

They all toured together with Lollapalooza in 1993. Probably the best year for that tour. Amazing.

[@HatsuneM1ku01]

90s was the golden era for everything

[@cynthiagrant1283]

Two nights ago, I finally got to see Primus live and got to hear them play Tommy the Cat live. I have fulfilled a life long dream. They were absolutely OUTSTANDING

[@RachelVonLee]

So happy for you! I see them in two weeks!!! Bucket list band and I hope they do this song!

[@punkroxgirl]

Les Claypool is the bassist…one of a kind! Love this reaction because even though I heard this decades ago for the first time, I’m pretty sure my reaction was the same 😆🤘 Oh, also, this is about 30 years old! Crazy huh?

[@ScreeFi440]

Bassist - and vocalist!

[@punkroxgirl]

@@ScreeFi440 Yes! I should have said that 😂

[@paranoidandroid9979]

I've seen video of Les playing this song live in 88

[@zoeherriot]

@@ScreeFi440 Except in this video where he is only half of the vocalists - Tom Waits being the other.

[@dracoargentum9783]

33 years.

[@biglar769]

Congratulations! You have entered the funk metal zone....Life as you know it will never be the same!

[@Malfehzan]

I've always felt the rythm section in Primus sounds like falling down an endless flight of stairs.

[@davidhernandez1699]

I saw them open for Faith No More. There was almost no applause bc we were so stunned by his playing plus at the same time singing and dancing around on stage without missing a beat and top of it, the original music, we didn't know what to think. PS I think according to Wikipedia, they are their own subgenera.

[@davidbailey6397]

Seen Primus many times in the 90’s ,but one of my favorite times was when they opened for Rush in 1992.

[@hmonster1XL]

Saw that show, it was awesome!

[@asoup09]

Jealous is an understatement. Many a bass were slapped that night

[@clivebixbie9556]

I saw that show when it came through southern Illinois. It was probably my tenth rush sow at the time and I was so glad to see Primus open rather than Mr. big again. The energy on that stage was a once in a lifetime experience and when Les and Geddy played dueling basses together I was gobsmacked. Unbelievable memory. Thanks for reminding me.

[@Bagle86]

Primus is one of those bands that prove a great bassist can elevate a band to another level. Guitar shredding is fantastic with the like of Dimrbag Darrell and Steve Vai, but when you have a bass player that that slaps like this, it's another experience entirely

[@curioponics]

Since you've newly become a Tool fan, then it might be interesting to note that Tim Alexander (the primary drummer in Primus, that you seen in this video) has played in both Puscifer and A Perfect Circle with Maynard. And Danny Carey filled in for Tim Alexander with Primus in 2014 when Alexander suffered a heart attack. Definitely recommend checking out more Primus! Southbound Pachyderm for instance.

[@brutesquadbbq2268]

LIVE Southbound Pachyderm FTW

[@kimchibenny2166]

If you're doing Southbound then you might as well jump on the Hamburger Train as well. Or Spegetti Western. A couple of classics.

[@VeeDubR32]

The live version of Southbound Pachyderm by the Lennon Claypool Delirium is amazing

[@DizzyD850]

Also the guitarist, Larry LaLonde is pretty darn good too as he is a student of Joe Satriani

[@drumduder]

@@brutesquadbbq2268 you said it bud!!

[@dannystark2769]

My name is mud. Is the next one you have to check out from Primus. It has one of the most iconic bass riffs

[@jhz55]

I equate Primus' approach to music somewhat like that of John Coltrane's approach to Jazz. It is unscripted, breaks all the rules, unique. It's a musical journey.

[@jameslockridge5260]

That is an excellent way to put it.

[@bluewhitebus13]

Never thought of it that way but 100% spot on! Les’s other projects are all great too. Dude is a genius that knows how to select other musical geniuses to surround him. Drums and guitar are perfect too. Beautiful display of organized musical chaos.

[@joechurch7]

Way to go who ever requested this one

[@DuftCloudly]

Oh man, this band was a staple for me. Some of the other jams “Jerry was a racecar driver” “Mr. Krinkle” “Wynona’s Big Brown Beaver” Not to mention Les Claypool’s other musical ventures 😮

[@ozarksfirewood3936]

I was just coming here to recommend Winona’s Big Brown Beaver!

[@opalviking]

I saw these guys at Woodstock 94. I really hope you dive into Primus’ catalog- my favorite of theirs is “those damned blue collared tweakers” great reaction, friend!

[@tawnyhonksk8354]

Big yes to that song.....a regular on my playlists

[@x_VineM_x]

💯💯💯

[@angelacino194]

That’s my favorite too!! 😸 seen Primus a bunch of times live.. they’re the best ❤ so cool you were at Woodstock 94!!

[@TheJoshuaPimentel]

Coattails Of A Dead Man

[@richardankcornbigfrank5502]

So glad you enjoyed this track and were honest about your previous 'ignorance' to other genre's (we are all guilty of this), the singer Les Claypool is also the funky bass player (and barman in the video) but the gravel voice of Tommy the Cat is the legendary Tom Waits. Not the easiest artist to get into but a very unique voice, check out waltzing matilda by Tom Waits, its amazing. Thanks for entertaining me tonight reviewing one of my favorite songs from way back.

[@EricHitsDrums]

This drummer, Tim Alexander, is directly responsible for my now going on 32 year addiction to playing drums.

[@cswaine8]

Herb is one of the best of all time, no doubt

[@danielkinn782]

I was like 13-14 in 89-90 when I saw them live for the first time. It was mindbending and life changing. Primus are amazing! I've sewn them about 10 times. Just phenomenal musicians that have a grasp on music that noone else does.

[@jacksonbelow6882]

Primus is great. Completely unique. Les Claypool has so much material you would enjoy. Primus, Sausage (which was actually the first incarnation of Primus), the Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, C2B3, Oysterhead, Duo De Twang, Claypool-Lennon Delirium. And his own solo stuff, too. It's a deep, psychedelic rabbit hole.

[@scapito]

Yes! Love all of his supergroup projects. Don't forget about Colonel Claypool's Bucket of Bernie Brains; Les Claypool (bass), Buckethead (guitar), Bryan "Brain" Mantia (drums), Bernie Worrell (keys). Buckethead is one of the few guitarist that Claypool will play 2nd to. Was a fan of all the members prior to them creating the supergroup, and it was incredible to see live. Same with Oysterhead.

[@fartkerson]

Primus sucks.

[@jacksonbelow6882]

Indubitably.

[@russellhoyt588]

Oysterhead is my favorite of Les' side-projects.

[@southboundpookoderm9802]

^this. I just saw Les’s Bastard Jazz on new years and it was amazing!!! Also saw two of the Farewell to Kings shows in the last two years. It’s an experience to say the least

[@QuidQuoProductions]

I’ve seen them live enough times to know these are three of the most insanely talented musicians ever. There are a lot of great musicians in the world, and there a lot of great bands as well, but these guys are uniquely amazing.

[@Mboogie69]

This is the album that turned me onto them and I went to see them open for Rush. Talk about a bass overload of a night. As a guitarist, Primus is one of the few bands, if not only band, where I don’t really pay much attention to guitars. Les is nuts as a player and personality.

[@joshkeheley8568]

This is also the album that turned me on to primus

[@AutumnPheonix]

I"m jealous in a good way! That must have been an awesome experience.

[@missmabelbasset4077]

Show Larry some respect. I think of him as a more interesting John Frusciante.

[@Mboogie69]

@@missmabelbasset4077 no disrespect intended. Larry had a whole thing going on that is pretty unique in itself and fits well with what Les is doing. I’m just saying Les takes my attention

[@psilocinesthesia]

The fact that a player as mesmerizing and attention-grabbing as Larry Lalonde (one of the students taught by Satriani) is the LEAST noticed musician in Primus is just a testament to the sheer musical talent in that band.

[@ShredderBenjamin]

What makes this impressive is that Les performs both the bass and vocals on this song live...

[@russricker]

I grew up on this group! Early 90’s group. Primus was the shit then. There music….very unique. Good stuff!! Now we wait for some TOOL!! “Reflections” if you would!! If you like that tribal sound from them this song is very much up your alley! Look forward to watching your reaction!

[@TheChrisSig]

I really liked your sign off. I think we all get comfortable in a musical niche growing up, and it's so rewarding to step outside of it. There is so much variety out there, and it's awesome once you "get" what a genre or artist is trying to do, tell you, or make you feel. Glad you're enjoying these recommendations.

[@AzViking69]

I grew up on Dr. Demento and Frank Zappa in the 70’s so when this band hit the scene it was right up my ally, no pun intended…. Been a huge fan ever since. They’re unique and beyond talented. A band that threw away the label and box everyone wants to put them in and what I loved most about them.

[@coocoocachooglin]

"I grew up on Dr. Demento and Frank Zappa in the 70’s " Me too! I have no clue how I missed this. O.o Time to dig.

[@AzViking69]

@@coocoocachooglin lol not many of us. You’ll love the eclectic styles of Primus.

[@dennisgschmidt6167]

Yup, I was already in my 40' s when I absolutely had to get Sailing the Seas of Cheese, good stuff cuz Primus Sucks ! But I also love Hank Williams, 1,2&3 and looks like there's number 4 coming up ! Only thing I still can't get a handle on are polkas !

[@joshuakincheloe]

You should see them live it’s amazing! I saw them in the 90s and it blew my mind how talented they are. Their groove is insane. Also the name is pronounced Pry-mus, but they would of laughed and loved the way you said it. I found out the hard way the first time I saw them live that they even love it when you yell that they suck from the audience.

[@doubledeuce2355]

Keep the Primus going!!!..."My name is mud" is a must!.

[@CantStopScreaming]

If you like this then you should check out the live version on their first album. On this studio version most of the vocals are performed by Tom Waits, but live the vocals are all sung by the bass player, Les Claypool... so if you think his bass is insane it's even crazier when he plays *and* sings...

[@Not_Ferrari]

Primus is a whole new rabbit hole for you to fall down, I hope you add some more on the channel from time to time.

[@OfficerD82]

I was introduced to Primus 20 years ago by a friend in Germany. I was told the bassist is a GOAT and I can definitely tell it's very unique. Their music always makes me laugh. xD

[@dirkdigital]

Nice reaction. There is a good deal of tracks you should check out. "Jerry was a Racecar Driver", "My name is Mudd", "Wynonna's Big Brown Beaver", "Shake Hands With Beef", just to name a few.

[@edwarddawson7849]

Def gotta hear Jerry was a racecar driver.

[@SigHDucK5]

HOINFODAMAN

[@erinwhite1077]

Primus is an event on an epic scale. I got into them when they came out far too long ago (k I was in middle school) but I still listen to them to this day recently took my son to see them in concert and now he's hooked. Start the kiddos young on the good stuff ya know. Claypool the bass player said auditioned to get into Metallica when they lost their bass player. James looked at him and said you're too good 😜

[@sadnessinside123]

Saw Primus perform at Lollapalooza. Such a great set. The crowd was moshing everywhere. Mosh pits and excitement. So good.

[@Rachelleluluful]

I love Primus! Thanks for this! This song is old but will always sound cool and new cuz NO ONE sounds like Primus. One of my favorite bands. Les Claypool singing AND slapping that bass is a sight to behold. He’s one of the GOATs of bass and always will be.

[@catalist69]

Les Claypool from a technical standpoint is one the greatest bass players ever.

[@strataholic9499]

First time that I saw these guys was the Gathering of the Tribes tour. King’s X, Steve Earle, X, maybe Fishbone and Primus. The girl that I took brought along a couple of tabs of xtc, and I was blazing my brains out when they came on. This is mid 91, and I hadn’t heard of them yet. I was way too high to comprehend what was going on, but I remember that every musician on that tour was standing on stage watching these guys. After I got home, I immediately picked up Frizzle Fry to try to make sense of what I just saw and have been a fan ever since. Must have seen them 5-6 times since that first show.

[@futurewavecs]

More Primus... no other band on the planet like them and they have a lot of great material. Be sure to catch some of their live stuff.

[@nsm484]

Primus is one of those bands, that you Love them, or can't stand them... there is no in between... and I love them. The unique style, and Les Claypool on the Bass is just amazing. He might sound familiar as he also is the person who did the famous Theme Song for South Park. Dive deeper into the Primus hole and I think you will enjoy it. Some of the greats are "Jerry was a race car driver", "Wynona's Big Brown Beaver"

[@FlyinEye]

I saw these guys open for Rush at the Forum in LA. Amazing show! One of my favorite bands since

[@junkopotomus]

Nice reaction. I was ringing my hands when I knew you would see that bass fill. Seen this band a handful of times, and actually saw them with Tool one NYE.

[@sonikku956]

Blows my mind that these guys were on the radio back then. I know we have some out-there, highly experimental bands and solo artists today, I wish I could hear some of them on the radio too just like Primus.

[@ntsure2436]

Dude, I just watched your reaction to the "racist gift basket" joke, and I really dig that "Be You, They'll Adjust" motto. FYI, it's PrI-mus, with a long "I" sound. Glad you dig them. Claypool is a genius with a bass

[@ryurc3033]

I know we are saying it the same way but I always told people pronounce it "prime us"

[@TanyaQueen182]

This was amazing. Les Claypool is the most amazing bassist I've EVER heard in my life. Love seeing people discover Primus (Preemus even!) Great reaction! Perfect really.

[@kennethshaw2619]

Tommy the Cat is a fantastic first Primus song. I highly recommend the "Mr. Krinkle", then "Jerry was a race car driver" or "My name is Mud". Primus is a very fun band to explore. Les Claypool is the guy slapping the bass and singing weird lyrics. He is insanely talented.

[@TheArchangel911]

This group/song was featured in the First Bill & Ted movie at the battle of the bands

[@ripro83]

You hit the nail on the head. Les Claypool is definitely one-of-a-kind. Also they come across as really weird but they are one of the funniest bands to come along. Also Claypool comes from a long line of seamen and longshoreman so a lot of his songs - Tommy being a good example - takes a lot of his songwriting inspiration and metric flow from that culture. He tends to write his songs almost as if they were modern shanties or folktales instead of writing it from a person's POV.

[@davevaldillez9466]

This is the first time I’ve ever listened to Primus. Like he said in the video, when I was a kid I wouldn’t have been ready for this. That bass performance was one of the most amazing displays of technical proficiency you’ll ever see. What a great video.

[@kanjjn]

Tommy the Cat is voiced by the one & only Tom Waits.

[@projectupbeat]

Fun fact: The voice of Tommy the Cat is actually Tom Waits. Such a great collaboration between two weird geniuses. Gotta love them both!

[@jmaguire2232]

That face at 2:47 says it all. Les’s lines groove so hard and in such a unique way.

[@Scudboy17]

I love when Primus plays Tommy The Cat live- they always throw an entire other song in the middle of the track, usually Master of Puppets, but I've also heard throw in Nativity In Black and Crazy Train, and I'm sure you have done others.

[@korndogz69]

First time I ever heard Primus was when I saw them live in Houston playing on the roof of a club in 1990. They were mostly playing songs from their first album, "Frizzle Fry", but they also played some songs from their upcoming album, "Sailing the Seas of Cheese", and this was one of them. I play guitar, bass, and drums myself, and I was mesmerized by Les Claypool's style on bass. All I could do was just stare intensely at his fingers on the fretboard the entire time. I've been a fan of Primus ever since. Les Claypool is absolutely one of the best bassists on Earth.

[@k.h.1587]

Ironically this song pre dates frizzle fry as it was originally on suck on this, primus actual first album which is a live album

[@MattGentile-rg1rj]

Bro I feel you. You couldn't help but rewind and take in those tight and funky drums and bass, over and over. That was my first reaction in the early 90s.

[@TentaclebuckeT]

Favorite band of my wife and I. The Les Claypool/Primus rabbit hole runs DEEP! 30+ years making music and still going strong. Check out "shake hands with beef." The bass line from that track is so dope and infectious.

[@danyael777]

Here's a little something about Les Claypool: When the original bassman of Metallica died (Cliff Burton) the band held rehearsals for a new bassist. One day Les dropped in and they listened to his bass for a while and suddenly interrupted him. Hatfield was like: Dude, what a sick bass. Unfortunately we have no use for you but you go and do your thing. After that he founded Primus and his bass play is the hallmark of this band ever since.

[@jprph1]

I saw Primus on what I believe was the “Sailing The Seas Of Cheese” tour in Cleveland Ohio at a small club called “Babylon-A-Go-Go” …the entire bar was a mosh pit and the show was so oversold that the band had to quit early as the floor was giving out. Loved Primus and I feel very fortunate to have seen them…. But that was both a scary and wonderful time in a not so wonderful part of Cleveland.

[@Currawong]

I had exactly the same experience. I didn't "get" Primus until I was much older. I highly recommend watching the Bonnaroo 2011 festival videos of them. You get rock, metal and psychedelic music all in one song. I saw someone comment that it was like watching someone else's fever dream. That's not far off!

[@evandempsey1682]

This has very quickly become one of my favorite bands over the last year. The bassist is Les Claypool and he’s easily one of the best bass players of all time. Some of my favorite songs are Jerry Was a Race Car Driver and Lacquer Head. They really helped me get more into them

[@stevenjones2371]

saw this band in concert along with tool was a awesome just awesome time for me i clicked on this cause it was in my youtube feed i had to say something best bass player i ever heard i graduated in 92 this band was around since eleven grade im 49 now its awesome old

[@zombi3907]

One thing that you would probably be surprised by is that as prog/funk/crazy this band sounds in a studio, they absolutely get *heavy* when you hear them live. I haven't seen them too much in the last ten years, but I grew up in the Bay Area and saw them a lot in the 90's. Their New Year's Eve shows were legendary, and they would absolutely thump. I saw them play with Tool, Mr Bungle, and a few other fun bands over the years and the shows were always insane. Another cool thing about them is hearing them play covers. I heard them play Ministry's Thieves (this song): kzbin.info/www/bejne/apSWc3aNrZqFpsk live and it was crazy, but they've covered a ton of different bands over the years. The covers they've done across genres are amazing.

[@Max_Chooch]

Yes! I saw them at the Fox several times for their new years shows and God damn!

[@wellofmanyworlds]

I saw them doing this song many times in Berkeley back in the late 80s and early 90s. Played with them once, opened for them in the basement of the Barrington hall housing co-op. They were the most unique thing going on, next to the likes of Mr.Bungle and The Victims Family. Allot of good stuff happening back then. Blessed to have been there!

[@BlackRoseImmortal]

LOL, Primus is hilarious and his bass playing is wild, I also love the drums on this. You might want to check out more Primus, songs like "Jerry was a Race car Driver" "John the Fisherman" "My Name is Mud" "Southbound Pachyderm", "Wynona's Big Brown Beaver" and "DMV". After those songs shit gets even weirder.

[@fowmoufpunk]

6:49 "hold on, man...we gotta relive that" 😆 I've listened to this song 24,876 times and I still say that everytime that part plays.

[@SarahOfTheRealm]

Primus is absolutely incredible live ❤️ So many good songs!!!!!!

[@HoffaJedi]

They aren't really that good live...

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

What the Hell is that !!! That's Les Claypool one of the Greatest Bassist of all time in Rock History and in Modern Bass Player magazine (HOF) Hall of Fame !!! 🎸🎶 And has a fantastic weird sense of Humor !!! 👍

[@BrilligandtheSlithyToves]

Primus (pronounced like prime-us) are in the first Bill and Ted movie (Excellent Adventure) playing this same song in the "audition sequence" for the "battle of the bands" that Bill & Ted supposedly won lol. The bassist Les Claypool also does the theme song for South Park. He is amazing to see live. He somehow is able to play bass, stomp his foot, swing his head side to side, and sing, all in different time signatures at the SAME TIME.

[@ronponce8238]

It was ‘..Bogus journey’, and they were definitely robbed. Like I’m supposed to believe a cover of a cover by a makeup-less Kiss unites the world.

[@BrilligandtheSlithyToves]

@@ronponce8238 yeh, I knew it was one of them, I just couldn't remember which one that was. Lol Keanu was Ted Theodore Logan in everything he was in back then haha.

[@ronponce8238]

@@BrilligandtheSlithyToves 😂Dracula immediately comes to mind. It was like watching Ted Theodore Logan in a his H.S. Play.

[@BrilligandtheSlithyToves]

@@ronponce8238 hahaha that's exactly the film I was thinking of when I said that. lol But I guess it grew on me, because I never miss a movie he's in. 🤘😎

[@elskeletor3566]

Actually, that's bogus journey

[@UrbanTaxi99]

Primus are the magic eye of bands... many stare at the image yet will not see the picture, yet once you do, you will never go back and will be blessed.

[@admanistansheridan1826]

Three musical genius with huge catalogue of greatness.

[@WredFawks]

"Hold on, we gotta relive that," yeah, riffs like are what got me into to playing bass as a kid. Les is an awesome bassist and his projects are well worth checking out.

[@thefourty-yearoldgamer8289]

When metallica's bassist, Cliff Burton Passed away Les Claypool auditioned to be his replacement and Metallica told him he was too good to be their bassist.

[@katinamcguirk9639]

Didn't he ask them if they wanted to jam to The Everly Brothers/ Isley Brothers?

[@thefourty-yearoldgamer8289]

@@katinamcguirk9639 oh that's possible, I hadn't heard that. but I wouldn't be surprised.. I really like watching Him play live!

[@katinamcguirk9639]

@@thefourty-yearoldgamer8289 I saw it on a Metallica documentary years ago. Les is the one who said it but Idk if he was just making a joke

[@thefourty-yearoldgamer8289]

@@katinamcguirk9639 hehe, he's a little out there.. who knows 😋

[@kevinsharp1419]

I truly love your reaction I love Primus I've been jamming out to them for years 😊like your video have a great night... Kevin Colorado

[@maxrichard2244]

Caution: Your head may explode, but Buckethead with Claypool Bernie Worrell and Brain is definitely worth the watch if you ever get the chance!!

[@edwarddawson7849]

I didn't know Bernie played with them! Amazing.

[@dirkdigital]

@edwarddawson7849 Colonel Claypool's Bucket of Bernie Brains. They have a few live shows on the YT and only have one album, "The Big Eyeball in the Sky" but it's up there with Les Claypool's other supergroups.

[@tranceend]

Yessss! I got to see the firs time the played together at the first Bonnaroo in 02! This is a small proshot clip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3anc2euf9iLjNE

[@steveboogy]

This was on pork soda from 93. It was also on suck on this from 89. I saw primus open for Public Enemy and Anthrax in 91. One of the best concerts I've ever been to

[@77dopey]

Southbound pachyderm is one of my favorite by them I'm a huge fan they will always put me in a Good mood

[@edwarddawson7849]

Me too. I liked that song so much I had to learn it on bass. Def not as hard as jerry or tommy.

[@chguardi]

Best reaction ever. I've been listening to Primus since the 90's and seeing you experience them for the first time was like reliving the song all over again. Thank You.

[@karlbecker8775]

Les Claypool is a weird dude, but an awesome bassist. If you want to hear more, just off the top of my head....My Name Is Mud, Mr. Krinkle, John The Fisherman, Southbound Pachyderm.... They have a ton of great music.

[@romeoslover817]

I have not heard a Primus song I didn’t like. Les has other projects too.. check out his jazz, and Other stuff. There is no other band like Primus. Les Claypool is the strangest person but brilliant Ian songwriting and bass. He can also play drums keyboard and banjo that I know of.

[@LearningCurveGuitar]

2 things, it’s so fun watching people get their minds blown by music that blew my mind when I heard it. 2nd the “heard the music, but didn’t listen to it” is great. I had the same experience a few years ago with a lot of hip hop. Great job, thanks.

[@davidleach4689]

Love primus

[@kellymclean6742]

Les Claypool is my GOAT bass Player ! The one time I saw Primus Live mid 90s he was Amazing ! I'll never forget him playing the Guitar 🎸 lines for Pink Floyd's Money 💰 on his Base ! Incredible !

[@ElmoTheDestroyer]

Saw Primus live back in the 90's with Rush... Amazing band live, and surprisingly sounded better, and put on a better show than Rush. Been going to concerts since the early 90's and I can say Primus is one of the best bands I've ever experienced live. Their bassist Les Claypool is a blast to watch, the dudes got some amazing talent! Unusual sound/band, but awesome. :)

[@KathleenNunley]

1990 I loved this band going to bars and hearing this was the greatest thing ever.

[@deandupont5503]

Fun Fact: the first recorded version of 'Tommy the Cat' was on Primus' self-released live album "Suck On This" back in 1989. Les was playing a 4 string bass, and could *still* pull this song off.

[@pedroi9008]

Yes! I personally like that live version better.

[@makaimaukahasopinions848]

" he don't just come out slapping on the bass like that!" 🔥🔥🔥 welcome

[@eriggle83]

It's pronounced PRY-muss not PRE-muss. My Name Is Mud, Jerry Was A Race Car Driver, Those Damn Blue Collar Tweekers, and Mr. Krinkle are good ones by them. All of their videos are great.

[@poloreacts27]

thanks for the correction

[@eriggle83]

@@poloreacts27 You're welcome! Love your reacts! Especially cool seeing someone become a Tool fan.

[@punkroxgirl]

This band also does the South Park theme song!!!

[@maxrichard2244]

@@poloreacts27 The biggest smile came over my face hearing you say Pre-mus 😁found ya recently after seeing your Tool reactions & been looking forward to new content ever since!!!

[@ericklandrud5356]

Primus is the opposite of what you expect, usually. It's why I love them and what they did to music

[@ericklandrud5356]

They made me truly believe in music

[@lizd85018]

Don't forget to try ministry

[@edwarddawson7849]

Hell yeah. Just one fix or nwo or tv ii or so what. Good taste!