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About Primus

Primus is an American rock band formed in El Sobrante, California, in 1984. The band’s lineup as of March 2025 includes bassist and vocalist Les Claypool, guitarist Larry "Ler" LaLonde, and drummer John "Hoffer" Hoffman. The original formation featured Claypool and guitarist Todd Huth, with drummer Jay Lane, but both Huth and Lane had left by 1989. They were replaced by LaLonde and Tim "Herb" Alexander, respectively. The band’s "classic" lineup debuted with the live album Suck on This, released in 1989 on Claypool’s label Prawn Song and reissued in 1990 by Caroline Records. Caroline Records also released Primus’ debut studio album Frizzle Fry in 1990, which received positive critical reception. The album’s underground success attracted interest from major record labels. Their second studio album and major-label debut, Sailing the Seas of Cheese, was released through Interscope Records in 1991. This album included the single "Jerry Was a Race Car Driver" and achieved platinum certification within a decade.

Also known asFestus Clamrod and The El Sobrante Twangers
Members
Les ClaypoolJay LaneTodd HuthTim "Herb" AlexanderLarry LaLondeBryan MantiaTim Wright (31)Peter LibbyJohn Hoffman (20)

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29th September 2017

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Stanford University Broadcast May 3rd, 1989

2017

Primus & the Chocolate Factory With the Fungi Ensemble

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21st October 2014

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2006

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18th October 1999

Tales From the Punchbowl

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Pork Soda

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16th April 1993

Sailing the Seas of Cheese

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14th May 1991

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In Numbers

2015

Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People

Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People

17th October 2003

Rhinoplasty

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22nd June 1998

Miscellaneous Debris

Miscellaneous Debris

12th March 1992

Singles
Frizzle Fry (Remastered)

Frizzle Fry (Remastered)

Treibstoff - Single

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Sinnfrei - Single

Sinnfrei - Single

Other Editions
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The Revenant Juke: A Collection of Fables and Farce

1st September 2022

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Live At Winston Farm, Saugerties, NY, August 13th, 1994

2017

Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey: Music from the Motion Picture

Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey: Music from the Motion Picture

Sailing the Seas of Cheese (Deluxe Edition)

Sailing the Seas of Cheese (Deluxe Edition)

Achtundneunzig

Achtundneunzig

Green Naugahyde

Green Naugahyde

Frizzle Fry

Frizzle Fry

Brown Album

Brown Album

Making Plans for Nigel: Cheesy EP 2

Making Plans for Nigel: Cheesy EP 2

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  1. 1998 (100 Bars)
  2. American LifeSailing the Seas of Cheese
  3. American LifeSailing the Seas of Cheese
    4:30
  4. American Life (2013 Mix)Sailing the Seas of Cheese
    4:33
  5. Amos MosesRhinoplasty
    3:10
  6. Antwort
  7. ArnieBrown Album
  8. Ballad of BodaciousAntipop
  9. Bastardizing JellikitAirheads (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
  10. Behind My CamelRhinoplasty
    2:51

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South Park Theme

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My Name Is Mud

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Wynona's Big Brown Beaver

Wynona's Big Brown Beaver

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Jerry Was a Race Car Driver

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Tommy the Cat

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Too Many Puppies

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John the Fisherman

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Mr. Krinkle

Mr. Krinkle

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To Defy the Laws of Tradition

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Those Damned Blue-Collar Tweekers

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American Life

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DMV

DMV

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