Primus, Over the Electric Grapevine: Insight into Primus and the World of Les Claypool

ISBN: 1636140688

Author: Primus

Condition: New

An oral history of the legendary band Primus, with a star-studded cast of interviewees (Tom Waits, Phish front man Trey Anastasio, etc.)Its a wild ride thats vividly captured in Greg Pratos excellent oral history . . . . -Bass Player MagazineA book about the highly strange San Franciscans Primus has been overdue for years, so Greg Pratos excellent oral history of the band is welcome-doubly so, given that the key band members, Les Claypool, Larry Lalonde and Tim Alexander, are involved. . . . Great stuff. -Record Collector MagazineUsually when the alternative rock revolution of the early 1990s is discussed, Nirvanas Nevermind is credited as the recording that led the charge. Yet there were several earlier albums that helped pave the way, including the Pixiess Doolittle, the Red Hot Chili Pepperss Mothers Milk, Janes Addictions Nothings Shocking, and especially Primuss 1991 album Sailing the Seas of Cheese.This fascinating and beautifully curated oral history tells the tale of this truly one-of-a-kind band. Compiled from nearly fifty all-original interviews-including Primus members past and present and many more fellow musicians-conducted by journalist/author Greg Prato. This book is sure to appeal to longtime fans of the band, as well as admirers of the musicians interviewed for the book.Interviewees include: Tim Alexander, Trey Anastasio (Phish), Matthew Bellamy (Muse), Les Claypool, Stewart Copeland (The Police), Chuck D (Public Enemy), Kirk Hammett (Metallica), Larry LaLonde, Geddy Lee (Rush), Mickey Melchiondo (Ween), Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Matt Stone (South Park), Tom Waits, and many more.