Les Claypool

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Les Claypool: Inside the Interstellar Drum Derby

When Primus lost their drummer (again,) this time it was different. For a band that’s always had a knack for finding unique and brilliant rhythm players, there was suddenly… no plan. No backup. No “oh, we’ll just call this guy.”…

By Danny "Ziggy" Laverde

May 1, 2025