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Artist Bio

“Tommy the Cat.” “John the Fisherman.” “Jerry Was A Race Car Driver.” “My Name is Mud.” “Wynona’s Big Brown Beaver.” Yessiree, Primus is responsible for some of the most cutting edge and original rock music of the 1990’s. And now, the definitive Primus line-up – singer/bassist Les Claypool, guitarist Larry LaLonde, and drummer Tim Alexander – is back together and planning on getting the worldwide masses bobbing up and down in unison once more.

Although originally formed in 1984, it was not until shortly before the end of the decade that the aforementioned classic line-up was solidified. With most hard rock/heavy metal acts at the time either neatly falling into either “thrash” or “glam” categories, Primus joined a variety of underground bands that refused to be pigeonholed (and by the early ’90s, had fully infiltrated the mainstream) – merging metal, funk, alternative, punk, country, roots rock, and experimental music, along with Claypool’s penchant for witty and often humorous storytelling lyrics.

Building a large and loyal following first in and around San Francisco (before eventually, going global), Primus kicked things off with a string of releases that are now considered classic alt-rock titles – 1989’s ‘Suck on This,’ 1990’s ‘Frizzle Fry,’ 1991’s ‘Sailing the Seas of Cheese,’ 1993’s ‘Pork Soda,’ and 1995’s ‘Tales from the Punchbowl.’ Along the way, Primus toured with some of rock’s biggest names (Jane’s Addiction, Public Enemy, Rush, U2, etc.), headlined the third-ever Lollapalooza Festival, and issued a variety of crafty music videos, which stood out in sharp contrast to the ultra-seriousness of most other video clips at the time.


Alexander exited Primus in 1996, but returned in 2003, in time for an EP/DVD set, ‘Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People,’ and a sold out reunion tour, that lasted over the next few years, before the drummer departed once more. But as Claypool got to work on putting together a forthcoming book about the band’s history, Les began longing for the days of when Alexander’s unmistakable and powerful drumming provided the beat. A phone call was placed, a conversation ensued, and before you could say, “Here come the bastards,” the Claypool-LaLonde-Alexander line-up was back in business. Plans to tour the world over and offering up new music are already in place. Be forewarned…here they come!

Although originally formed in 1984, it was not until shortly before the end of the decade that the aforementioned classic line-up was solidified. With most hard rock/heavy metal acts at the time either neatly falling into either “thrash” or “glam” categories, Primus joined a variety of underground bands that refused to be pigeonholed (and by the early ’90s, had fully infiltrated the mainstream) – merging metal, funk, alternative, punk, country, roots rock, and experimental music, along with Claypool’s penchant for witty and often humorous storytelling lyrics. 
 
Building a large and loyal following first in and around San Francisco (before eventually, going global), Primus kicked things off with a string of releases that are now considered classic alt-rock titles – 1989’s ‘Suck on This,’ 1990’s ‘Frizzle Fry,’ 1991’s ‘Sailing the Seas of Cheese,’ 1993’s ‘Pork Soda,’ and 1995’s ‘Tales from the Punchbowl.’ Along the way, Primus toured with some of rock’s biggest names (Jane’s Addiction, Public Enemy, Rush, U2, etc.), headlined the third-ever Lollapalooza Festival, and issued a variety of crafty music videos, which stood out in sharp contrast to the ultra-seriousness of most other video clips at the time.
 
Alexander exited Primus in 1996, but returned in 2003, in time for an EP/DVD set, ‘Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People,’ and a sold out reunion tour, that lasted over the next few years, before the drummer departed once more. But as Claypool got to work on putting together a forthcoming book about the band’s history, Les began longing for the days of when Alexander’s unmistakable and powerful drumming provided the beat. A phone call was placed, a conversation ensued, and before you could say, “Here come the bastards,” the Claypool-LaLonde-Alexander line-up was back in business. Plans to tour the world over and offering up new music are already in place. Be forewarned…here they come!

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Tour Dates

Apr 02 2024
Boch Center - Wang Theatre
Boston, MA
Apr 03 2024
Boch Center - Wang Theatre
Boston, MA
Apr 05 2024
Foxwoods Resort Casino
Ledyard, CT
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Apr 06 2024
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Atlantic City, NJ
Apr 07 2024
Coastal Credit Union Music Park At Walnut Creek
Raleigh, NC
Apr 09 2024
Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Alpharetta, GA
Apr 10 2024
FirstBank Amphitheater
Franklin, TN
Apr 12 2024
The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory
Irving, TX
Apr 13 2024
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
The Woodlands, TX
Apr 16 2024
Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Phoenix, AZ
Apr 17 2024
Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Phoenix, AZ
Apr 18 2024
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
San Diego, CA
Apr 20 2024
Hollywood Bowl
Los Angeles, CA
Apr 21 2024
The Greek Theatre Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Apr 23 2024
Maverik Center
West Valley City, UT
Apr 25 2024
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Morrison, CO
Apr 26 2024
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Morrison, CO
Apr 27 2024
Sick New World 2024
Las Vegas, NV
Apr 30 2024
Azura Amphitheater
Bonner Springs, KS
May 01 2024
Wintrust Arena
Chicago, IL
May 02 2024
Pine Knob Music Theatre
Clarkston, MI
May 04 2024
Forest Hills Stadium
Forest Hills, NY
May 06 2024
F. M. Kirby Center
Wilkes-barre, PA
May 08 2024
Rabbit Rabbit
Asheville, NC
May 09 2024
Welcome to Rockville 2024
Daytona Beach, FL
May 11 2024
Welcome to Rockville 2024
Daytona Beach, FL
Jul 04 2024
Plumas County Fairgrounds
Quincy, CA
Jul 07 2024
Vina Robles Amphitheatre
Paso Robles, CA
Jul 09 2024
Yaamava' Resort & Casino
Highland, CA
Jul 12 2024
Redding Civic Auditorium
Redding, CA
Jul 13 2024
Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Bend, OR
Jul 15 2024
Mountain America Center
Idaho Falls, ID
Jul 18 2024
Marymoor Park Concerts
Redmond, WA
Jul 19 2024
McMenamins Edgefield
Troutdale, OR
Jul 20 2024
Pavilion at Riverfront
Spokane, WA
Jul 22 2024
KettleHouse Amphitheater
Bonner, MT
Jul 24 2024
Denny Sanford Premier Center
Sioux Falls, SD
Jul 26 2024
The Ledge Amphitheater
Waite Park, MN
Jul 27 2024
McGrath Amphitheatre
Cedar Rapids, IA
Jul 28 2024
The Astro
La Vista, NE
Jul 30 2024
The Andrew J Brady Music Center
Cincinnati, OH
Aug 01 2024
Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
Indianapolis, IN
Aug 02 2024
Breese Stevens Field
Madison, WI
Aug 03 2024
Saint Louis Music Park
Maryland Heights, MO
Aug 05 2024
Blossom Music Center
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Aug 06 2024
KEMBA Live!
Columbus, OH
Aug 08 2024
Stage AE
Pittsburgh, PA
Aug 09 2024
Outer Harbor Live! at Terminal B
Buffalo, NY
Aug 12 2024
Broadview Stage at SPAC
Saratoga Springs, NY
Aug 13 2024
Thompson's Point
Portland, ME
Aug 14 2024
The Anthem
Washington, DC
Aug 16 2024
Virginia Credit Union LIVE!
Richmond, VA
Aug 17 2024
Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
Charlotte, NC
Aug 18 2024
Avondale Brewing Company
Birmingham, AL
Aug 20 2024
Grind City Brewing Co.
Memphis, TN
Aug 21 2024
Moody Theater - Austin TX
Austin, TX
Aug 23 2024
Dillon Amphitheater
Dillon, CO
Aug 24 2024
Sunset Amphitheater
Colorado Springs, CO

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