Primus, Over the Electric Grapevine: Insight Into Primus and the World of Les Claypool (Hardcover)

from bjkelley

I never really thought of Primus as alternative rock, instead I lumped them in with metal bands, but after reading this very well put together (from interviews) book, I have more respect for them. Interesting also was the wide range of other artists who liked Primus.

from DCavin

Enjoyable book. I like to read music biographies, but often time these books are more about the sex and drugs, and not about the rock n roll. This book was very much about the music and the appreciation of it. Book is written as an "oral history" - basically transcribed interviews, which to me se...

from Bricker

Primus got pretty popular back when I was in middle school and Sailing the Seas of Cheese came out. I always appreciated the unique style of the band and Les's amazing skill as a bass player, but some of the songs were a little too strange/eclectic for me which gave me concerns about how this boo...

from sabrina

My husband was so excited to receive this. Excellent purchase.

from Gryphon-kl

Late in this history of Primus and Les Claypool's other projects, he wonders whether this book will be of interest to anyone. I'd say the answer is a definite yes. While Primus has lacked the drama, drug problems, and similar that make some bands more likely to make headlines, this collection of ...