Despite slapping down the years on a variety of bass guitars, most of which have been custom jobs from Brooklyn luthier Carl Thompson in various string and fretted/fretless configurations, in 2011 ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Scott Legato/Getty Images Les Claypool sits comfortably in the pantheon of bass greats, ...

Bass guitar pioneer Les Claypool scheduled a July 1 date at The Venue at The Hub in Fargo. Known for his heavy yet funky slapping technique of playing, Claypool made a name as the leader of Primus.

“It’s all just devil music,” he quipped. Then the bassist who founded the rock band whose eclectic music mixes funk, progressive rock and some punk leanings took the question more seriously. “It's ...

What: Primus 'A Tribute to Kings' When: August 12 and 13 Where: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail More info: grfavail.com If you’ve ever wanted to hear Les Claypool play one of his favorite songs, ...