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 |  |  | Beavis: Encyclopedia II - Primus band - Band Biography
Primus band - Early Days 1984–1991.
Primus began as Primate in the mid-1980s with Claypool and guitarist Todd Huth. Drummer Perm Parker was added in later, although the band would go through many other drummers throughout their early history. They formed in El Sobrante, California. After rising to local music scene stardom with their brand of funk/metal fusion, Huth and current drummer Jay Lane left in 1989 to pursue other projects. Claypool recruited death metal guitarist and one time Joe Satriani student Larr ...
See also:Primus band, Primus band - Band Biography, Primus band - Early Days 1984–1991, Primus band - Peak Years 1991–1996, Primus band - Mantia Era/Hiatus 1997–2002, Primus band - Reformation 2002–Present, Primus band - Members, Primus band - Etymology, Primus band - Song Content, Primus band - Politics, Primus band - Trivia, Primus band - Discography, Primus band - Full Length Albums, Primus band - EP/Singles, Primus band - Singles Read more here: » Primus band: Encyclopedia II - Primus band - Band Biography |
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 |  |  | Beavis: Encyclopedia II - Primus band - TriviaPrimus is the only band with its own ID3v1 genre tag.
Primus hire many of their friends from the Bay Area to be in the stage crew, and many of them appear in Primus's videos and home videos.
Danny Elfman is a fan and friend of the band, as is Jerry Cantrell, who has joined the band on stage.
Les Claypool's biggest influence is The Residents and during the rare Banjo show of 1996, a Resident joined Primus onstage to sing a cover of The Resident's 'Hello Skinny'.
Primus was ranked at number 97 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock.
Primus is also ranked at number 22 on Blender ...
See also:Primus band, Primus band - Band Biography, Primus band - Early Days 1984–1991, Primus band - Peak Years 1991–1996, Primus band - Mantia Era/Hiatus 1997–2002, Primus band - Reformation 2002–Present, Primus band - Members, Primus band - Etymology, Primus band - Song Content, Primus band - Politics, Primus band - Trivia, Primus band - Discography, Primus band - Full Length Albums, Primus band - EP/Singles, Primus band - Singles Read more here: » Primus band: Encyclopedia II - Primus band - Trivia |
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 |  |  | Beavis: Encyclopedia II - Primus band - Song ContentPrimus is known for most of their lyrical content based around made-up characters or friends with goofy humor. But most of their songs have deeper meanings and political views. Here are some examples.
"Too Many Puppies": about conflict in the Middle East. "Puppy" is a symbol for "soldier."
"John the Fisherman": the true story of a modern day fisherman whose ship went down at sea, and whose final mayday "Oh my god we're going down" was recorded and broadcast on the news.
"Pudding Time": about materialism and con ...
See also:Primus band, Primus band - Band Biography, Primus band - Early Days 1984–1991, Primus band - Peak Years 1991–1996, Primus band - Mantia Era/Hiatus 1997–2002, Primus band - Reformation 2002–Present, Primus band - Members, Primus band - Etymology, Primus band - Song Content, Primus band - Politics, Primus band - Trivia, Primus band - Discography, Primus band - Full Length Albums, Primus band - EP/Singles, Primus band - Singles Read more here: » Primus band: Encyclopedia II - Primus band - Song Content |
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 |  |  | Beavis: Encyclopedia II - Primus band - MembersCurrent Members
Les Claypool – Lead vocals, bass (1984–present)
Ler LaLonde – Guitar (1989–present)
Tim Alexander – Drums (1989–1996, 2002–present)
Past Members
Brian Mantia – Drums (1996–2000)
Todd Huth – Guitar (1984–1989)
Jay Lane – Drums (1988–1989)
Tim "Curveball" Wright – Drums (1986 – 1988)
Robbie Bean – Drums (?? – 1986)
As Primate, the band included Claypool, Huth, and drummers Per ...
See also:Primus band, Primus band - Band Biography, Primus band - Early Days 1984–1991, Primus band - Peak Years 1991–1996, Primus band - Mantia Era/Hiatus 1997–2002, Primus band - Reformation 2002–Present, Primus band - Members, Primus band - Etymology, Primus band - Song Content, Primus band - Politics, Primus band - Trivia, Primus band - Discography, Primus band - Full Length Albums, Primus band - EP/Singles, Primus band - Singles Read more here: » Primus band: Encyclopedia II - Primus band - Members |
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