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▸ Artist · 1990–1995

Primus

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Formed1984OriginUnited StatesGenreprogressive rock, progressive metal, alternative rockLabelCaroline RecordsMembersLes Claypool, Todd Huth, Jay Lane, Larry LaLonde, Tim Alexander, Bryan Mantia

Picture a wild, funky ride through a sonic landscape where bass lines bubble like a pot of gumbo and lyrics twist like a psychedelic funhouse mirror. This is Primus, the genre-defying band hailing from the United States, delivering a unique blend of progressive rock and alternative metal since 1984. With the unmistakable slap of Les Claypool’s bass leading the charge, they’ve painted musical masterpieces like “My Name Is Mud,” “Jerry Was a Race Car Driver,” and “Wynona's Big Brown Beaver.” Their lineup has featured the likes of guitar wizard Larry LaLonde and drumming powerhouse Tim Alexander, together crafting a sound that’s as whimsical as it is heavy. Buckle up for a ride filled with bizarre characters and unforgettable grooves; in the world of Primus, normal is just a setting on the dryer.

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John the Fisherman
Primus
1990
Too Many Puppies
Primus
1990
DMV
Primus
1991
Jerry Was a Race Car Driver
Primus
1991
Tommy the Cat
Primus
1991
Mr. Krinkle
Primus
1993
My Name Is Mud
Primus
1993
Southbound Pachyderm
Primus
1995
Wynona's Big Brown Beaver
Primus
1995

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