age: 47
Les Claypool
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About
Lead vocalist and bassist of the band Primus who has created many side projects, including Colonel Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade.
Before Fame
He auditioned for Metallica as Cliff Burton's successor but did not make the band. He worked as a carpenter before forming Primus.
Trivia
He wrote a novel called South of the Pumphouse in 2006. He would also begin a wine-making project in 2007.
Family Life
He married Cheney Claypool; they have two children named Cage Oliver and Lena Tallulah.
Associated With
His album Les Claypool and the Holy Mackerel presents: Highball with the Devil features Henry Rollins.
