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Born on September 29, 1963, Les Claypool is from Richmond, California, United States. Public records list Les Claypool as a bassist, singer and songwriter. The age as of 2026 is 62. Education on record includes De Anza High School. Credited works include Chef Aid: The South Park Album.
My Take
Les Claypool is one of those rare musicians who made me rethink what an instrument is for. The bass is supposed to hold down the back of the room, yet with Primus he dragged it to the front and made it the lead voice, mixing tapping, slapping, and flamenco-style strumming into something genuinely his own. Rolling Stone ranking him among the greatest bassists ever feels almost like an understatement. What I love is the refusal to stay in any lane, right down to dabbling in the South Park universe. Players who treat genre boundaries as suggestions always win me over. He's a true original.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Les Claypool
- Name (Japanese)
- レス・クレイプール
- Reading
- れす・くれいぷーる
- Born
- September 29, 1963 (age 62)
- Origin
- Richmond, California, United States
- Occupation
- bassist / singer / songwriter / rock musician / composer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rabbit
2. Background
- High school
- De Anza High School
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Chef Aid: The South Park Album |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.lesclaypool.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les%20Claypool
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q514985
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Les Claypool born?
Born September 29, 1963 (age 62).
Where is Les Claypool from?
Les Claypool is from Richmond, California, United States.
What does Les Claypool do?
Les Claypool works as bassist, singer, songwriter, rock musician, composer.
What is Les Claypool known for?
Notable works include Chef Aid: The South Park Album.
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