Primus is an American rock band formed in El Sobrante, California in 1984. The band is currently composed of bassist/vocalist Les Claypool, guitarist Larry "Ler" LaLonde, and drummer Tim "Herb" Alexander. Primus originally formed in 1984 with Claypool and guitarist Todd Huth, later joined by drummer Jay Lane, though the latter two had departed the band by the beginning of 1989, and were replaced by LaLonde and Alexander respectively.
Primus performing in 2014. Left to right: Larry "Ler" LaLonde, Tim "Herb" Alexander, and Les Claypool
Claypool, Mantia and LaLonde in 1998
Primus in 2008.
Lane performing at the 2011 Soundwave festival
El Sobrante, Contra Costa County, California
El Sobrante is a census-designated place (CDP) in Contra Costa County, California, United States. The population was 12,669 at the 2010 census.
San Pablo Dam Road, looking eastward through El Sobrante
Gurdwara Sahib of El Sobrante