Primus (band)
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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" Hoff
Primus performing in Chicago in 2014. Left to right: Larry "Ler" LaLonde, Danny Carey (Tool), and Les Claypool
Claypool, Mantia and LaLonde in 1998
Primus in 2008.
Lane performing at the 2011 Soundwave festival
Tim Alexander (drummer)
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Timothy Wayne "Herb" Alexander is an American retired musician, best known as the former drummer for the rock band Primus. Prior to Primus, Alexander was the drummer for Arizona's Major Lingo from 198
Primus (band)
…later joined by drummer Jay Lane, though the latter two had departed by the beginning of the band's recording career in 1989, replaced by LaLonde and Tim "Herb" Alexander respectively. The "classic" lineup of Claypool, LaLonde and Alexander debuted with the live album Suck on This, which was self-released in 1989 on…
Alexander performing with Primus in 2005