How much is a prize item like one of Les Claypool’s basses worth to you? Now add in the fact that he’s auctioning it off for his ailing two-year-old nephew who is suffering from a rare form of infant leukemia. After putting the bass on the block, the Primus leader found out just how much it could get, as the auction just ended with the winning bid going for $50,599.99.
A couple of days ago, it was announced that Primus bassist/singer Les Claypool would be auctioning off a rare prototype of his Pachyderm bass to benefit his two-year-old nephew, Matthew. Claypool’s nephew is suffering from a rare form of infant leukemia and is undergoing bone marrow treatment. With the medical costs rising, Claypool is putting his bass up for auction on eBay to help pay for Matthe
Primus tend to put on interesting shows as is, but this fall Les Claypool and company are pulling out the stops on a tour the singer/bassist says is “for the head.”
Primus have filled out their 2012 dance card and have announced their North American tour plans for late spring / early summer as well as a string of shows in Europe kicking off this week.
Primus' latest video stays true to form by packing all the weirdness you'd expect from Claypool & Co. -- men in lobster suits, awkward dancing waiters, and horse-riding spacemen.
Primus brought forth two bass heavy offerings from their first album in 12 years last night (10/24) on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!.' See their performance of 'Jilly's On Smack' and 'Lee Van Cleef' here.
Primus have always been masters of whimsical, humorous tunes that move and groove like no other. But, ask bass mastermind Les Claypool, and he’ll tell you there’s a darker tale lying underneath those cheery slap-and-pops and bouncy riffs.
Primus continues on in The Cockfight after a few surprising victories, but will they be able to survive the huge Flint-town following that Egypt Central has amassed this year. Tune in at 9p and find out if Egypt Central can 'Kick Ass' with their new single of the same name....