Les Claypool Archives
Is Les Claypool Gearing Up To Sell Whamolas?
Get your wallets ready, because it looks like Les Claypool is gearing up for a release. Though it hasn’t been confirmed, it looks like he’ll be selling a production version of the Whamola.
Primus Auctioning Festival-Played Fenders for Charity
Primus faced a dilemma last week at the Sick New World Festival in Las Vegas. The band’s gear was stranded in a snowstorm. Les Claypool and Larry LaLonde didn’t think twice – they ran to the nearest guitar shop and bought a pair of matching Fender instruments. Now, they’re auctioning the Fender guitars to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Primus, Puscifer, and A Perfect Circle Announce the “Sessanta E.P.P.P.”
One of the most anticipated tours of 2024 is the Sessanta tour, which will feature A Perfect Circle, Primus, and Puscifer all on one stage to celebrate singer Maynard James Keenan’s 60th birthday. Now the groups have revealed that they’ve made an album together.
Primus and Coheed and Cambria Announce Summer Tour
Primus is teaming up with Coheed and Cambria for a co-headlining summer tour to see the groups playing 25 shows between June and August. The tour will also have support from Fishbone, Guerilla Toss, and Too Many Zooz.
Primus, Puscifer, and A Perfect Circle Announce Final “Sessanta” Tour Dates
In 2014, three legendary bands came together for a one-night celebration of Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan’s 50th birthday. That event, called “Cinquanta,” has expanded into a fully fledged tour for 2024, which will mark the singer’s 60th birthday.
Les Claypool Announces “Adverse Yaw: The Prawn Song Years” Box Set
Les Claypool revived his Fearless Flying Frog Brigade project this year, and now more of his solo work is being brought back to the spotlight. He’s just announced “Adverse Yaw: The Prawn Song Years,” a vinyl box set that compiles five albums from his solo projects.
Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade: “Pigs” Live
Les Claypool reunited his Fearless Flying Frog Brigade for a tour this year. Each night featured the group performing the Pink Floyd masterpiece “Animals” in its entirety. Claypool just released a pro-shot recording of the song “Pigs,” recorded in Denver.
Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade Adds More October Dates
Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade has added more dates to their “Hunt for Green October” tour. The band is wrapping up their “Summer of Green” tour and has announced an expanded repertoire for the shows.
Les Claypool and Adrian Belew: Thela Hun Ginjeet
Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade and Adrian Belew are currently touring together, and now we have a fan-shot video of them on stage together. Here they are performing “Thela Hun Ginjeet.”
Les Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade Adds Fall Tour Dates
Les Claypool reunited with his Fearless Flying Frog Brigade this year for a summer tour, marking the band’s first outing in 20 years. They must be having fun because they’ve just announced a new set of fall dates.
Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade: “Rumble of the Diesel” (with Angelo Moore)
Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade is on tour, and we get a taste thanks to Youtuber BigDan. Fishbone’s Angelo Moore lays it down with the band on “Rumble of the Diesel.”
Primus with Danny Carey, Justin Chancellor, and Troy Van Leeuwen: Ænima
If you missed the special benefit concert Primus threw for Jimmy Hayward, you missed a special night of music. Here’s Les Claypool, Danny Carey, Justin Chancellor, and Troy Van Leeuwen performing Tool’s classic track “Ænima.”