
Band
Primus
- Metal · Rock
- Formed 1984, El Sobrante
- United States
- 9 studio albums
- 6 upcoming shows
- Next: Dec 8, 2026, The Drive
Primus is an American rock band formed in El Sobrante, California, in 1984. As of 2026, the band consists of bassist/vocalist Les Claypool, guitarist Larry "Ler" LaLonde, and drummer John "Hoffer" Hoffman. Primus originally formed in 1984 with Claypool and guitarist Todd Huth, later joined by drummer Jay Lane, though…