Les Claypool
Leslie "Les" Claypool is a bassist and lead singer best known for his work with the alternative rock bad called Primus. Born on September 29th, 1963, in Richmond, California ( raised in El Sobrante, California in a working class family). Claypool's mastery of the eletc
ric bass has brought him into the spotlight with his funky, creative playing style. Though he cites bass virtuoso Geddy Lee of Rush as his greatest influence. Claypool mixed metal finger-tapping, along with Larry Graham-like slap technique to develop his own style. (Slapping- Is to strike with a flat objetc
, such as the palm of the hand)
Influenced by Rush's Geddy Lee, Yes' Chris Squire and Paul McCartney, Claypool took up bass at age fourteen. After developing his chops in his school jazz band, where he received at least some formal training (reading sheet music), and learned to play upright bass. Well, needless to say he sucked, but the teacher was patient with him and he learned all his......
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