{"product_id":"primus-over-the-electric-grapevine-insight-into-primus-and-the-world-of-les-claypool-paperback","title":"Primus, Over the Electric Grapevine: Insight Into Primus and the World of Les Claypool - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePrimus\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGreg Prato\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a wild ride that's vividly captured in Greg Prato's excellent oral history . . . . --\u003cem\u003eBass Player Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A book about the highly strange San Franciscans Primus has been overdue for years, so Greg Prato's 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.\" --\u003cem\u003eRecord Collector Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsually when the \"alternative rock revolution\" of the early 1990s is discussed, Nirvana's \u003cem\u003eNevermind\u003c\/em\u003e is credited as the recording that led the charge. Yet there were several earlier albums that helped pave the way, including the Pixies's \u003cem\u003eDoolittle\u003c\/em\u003e, the Red Hot Chili Peppers's \u003cem\u003eMother's Milk, \u003c\/em\u003e Jane's Addiction's \u003cem\u003eNothing's Shocking\u003c\/em\u003e, and especially Primus's 1991 album \u003cem\u003eSailing the Seas of Cheese.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTommy the Cat. \"Jerry Was a Race Car Driver.\" \"My Name Is Mud.\" Yessiree, \u003cstrong\u003ePrimus\u003c\/strong\u003e is responsible for some of the most cutting edge and original rock music of the 1990s. Although originally formed in 1984, it was not until shortly before the end of the decade that the classic Primus lineup featuring Les Claypool (bass\/vocals), Larry LaLonde (guitar), and Tim Alexander (drums) was solidified. With most hard rock\/heavy metal acts at the time either neatly falling into either \"thrash\" or \"glam\" categories, Primus joined a variety of underground bands that refused to be pigeonholed (and by the early '90s, had fully infiltrated the mainstream)--merging metal, funk, alternative, punk, country, roots rock, and experimental music, along with Claypool's penchant for witty and often humorous storytelling lyrics. Building a large and loyal following first in and around San Francisco (before eventually, going global), Primus kicked things off with a string of releases that are now considered classic alt-rock titles: \u003cem\u003eSuck on This, Frizzle Fry, Sailing the Seas of Cheese, Pork Soda, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eTales from the Punchbowl.\u003c\/em\u003e Along the way, Primus toured with some of rock's biggest names (Jane's Addiction, Public Enemy, Rush, U2, etc.), headlined the third Lollapalooza Festival, and issued a variety of crafty music videos, which stood out in sharp contrast to the ultra seriousness of most other video clips at the time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreg Prato\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Long Island-based music journalist, whose writing has appeared in \u003cem\u003eRolling Stone.\u003c\/em\u003e He is the author of numerous books, including \u003cem\u003eA Devil on One Shoulder and an Angel on the Other: The Story of Shannon Hoon and Blind Melon, Grunge Is Dead: The Oral History of Seattle Rock Music, \u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMTV Ruled the World: The Early Years of Music Video.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 06, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766294184224,"sku":"9781636140681","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6aba7a8c4e03dcfc184cd63739ac2082.webp?v=1780289416","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/primus-over-the-electric-grapevine-insight-into-primus-and-the-world-of-les-claypool-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}