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American Rock band Primus first came together in the mid-1980s, bringing fans a distinct style of Alternative Rock that wholly distinguishes them from their contemporaries. Primus' tour dates -- which include their 2017 Ambushing The Storm Tour, 2014 Primus & The Chocolate Factory Tour, and 2014 Spring Tour -- have taken the group across the globe. Their tour stops are mostly centered in the Americas but often include legs in Europe and Oceania as well. During their live shows, Primus delivers their trademark brand of rock, metal, and funk elements, laced with ridiculous lyrics sung by bassist Les Claypool (along with his legendary slap bass stylings). Their musicianship is combined with wild costumes and a sense of theater that get audiences moving and laughing in equal measure. Primus' superb musicianship and stage presence haven't gone unnoticed. Their early 1990s work, Sailing The Seas Of Cheese and Pork Soda, both went platinum. In addition, Their 1996 release, Wynona's Big Brown Beaver, and their 2013 re-release of Sailing The Seas Of Cheese both earned them Grammy nominations: Best Hard Rock Performance and Best Surround Sound Album, respectively.

Primus Background

In San Francisco, in 1984, founding member and bassist Les Claypool linked up with guitarist Todd Huth and drummer Jay Lane to form the original Primus. The lineup has gone through several changes over the years, featuring other greats like Peter Libby, Robbie Bean, Tim Wright and even temporary touring members like Buckethead and Danny Carey. Throughout every iteration, though, Primus has always had a knack for putting on stellar shows and concocting unmistakably quirky music. Primus' debut album, Frizzle Fry, garnered them some success with smaller hits like the eponymous "Frizzle Fry," "Pudding Time" and "Mr. Knowitall." They enjoyed even greater acclaim with their 1991 release, Sailing The Seas Of Cheese, which included classic singles like "Jerry Was A Race Car Driver" and "Tommy The Cat." Since their inception, Primus has released more than seven studio albums, with numerous singles gaining spots on the U.S. Alternative charts. Perhaps most enduring is Primus' legacy. The trio has always featured powerhouse musicians and eccentric vocals. Claypool's work on bass, however, redefined the role of the instrument within a rock context and provided a blueprint for the inclusion of tricky (but funky) bass licks in future works by other bands like Incubus, Korn and Limp Bizkit.

Reviews

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 1957 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Awe inspiring show

    by Michael Lyons on 7/29/22

    I wasn't much of Rush fan going i to this show. I knew their famous songs, but not the entire Farwell to Kings album. It was so awesome to see the older Rush fans sing along with Les, and to air guitar and drum along with Lehr and Tim. A great show as always when attending a Primus concert.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Primus Tribute to Kings

    by GV2 on 7/7/22San Jose Civic - San Jose

    As usual, Primus Sucks! Such a tight trio. Great tribute to Rush, pleasantly surprised how well Les covered Geddy vocals. Reason for 4 rather than 5 stars: the high intensity lighting shot out in the eyes of audience was very annoying for me.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Wonderful

    by JT on 7/6/22Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long Beach

    Great VIP, great Q&A, great show, great theater, great night!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Primus is a unique experience

    by Blagamaniacs on 7/1/22Riverside Municipal Auditorium - Riverside

    Great performance from an eclectic band. There performance of Rush's "Farewell to Kings" was a great tribute to the band.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent show!

    by Dingodriver on 6/29/22Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long Beach

    Primus was amazing as always! This was our first time at this theater. I thought the sound was pretty decent. One major problem using this theater as a concert venue is there is no center isle. Everybody has to walk by you everytime. I would suggest buying tickets on the very end of an isle to avoid this problem. The end of the isle still has a great view. Another problem we had was, we arrived early to get a poster before they sold out and they would not let anyone in to use the restroom. There were no others close by that I could see, and nobody at the venue have any advice on where to go. Overall great show!!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Always a great show

    by iamwhatiam on 6/28/22Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long Beach

    Primus sucks, but they never disappoint. Great show, intimate venue, long enough my feet were hurting by the end of the show from standing. The only complaint I have was that from all the Ticketmaster notifications, I brought a mask and my vaccination status - which were never checked or enforced. Almost no one wore a mask. Still a great show and so great to be back watching live music again.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Not my favorite Primus concert

    by Eleven on 6/28/22Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long Beach

    I love Primus, however, I’m ready for them to put out a full fledged album and then doing a regular tour with an extensive set list. No complete album covers, no soundtrack remakes and no concept lp played in their entirety. I was a bit disappointed in the set list. Although I love A Farewell to Kings, I felt the music was great the vocals not so much. But who can sing like Geddy? Not many. I would have rather seen Primus play a regular full set list.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Primus, Tribute to Kings tour

    by Holden green on 6/27/22Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long Beach

    Had the VIP with a Q&A with the band. The band was really awesome and personable. The show was awesome and it was great seeing them in a smaller venue.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great

    by B on 6/27/22Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long Beach

    Rush set amazing, glad they paid homage. Awesome 2nd set

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    AMAZING SHOW

    by Kyledfunk on 6/27/22Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long Beach

    Great venue; the sound and seats were perfect. Had a blast w the family

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Primus Rocks

    by Peanut on 6/27/22SACRAMENTO MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM - Sacramento

    I liked it but I was amazed at the band not playing more of there classics or even starting on time I also got COVID 19 I BELIEVE FROM A CHILD THAT WAS SITTING IN FRONT OF ME AND DIDN'T COVER HIS MOUTH WELL ENOUGH WHEN CAUFFING but it was all worth it because the songs they did play were very Good I loved the whole experience for what it was worth !!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    great

    by Richard on 6/27/22Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long Beach

    it was a great really liked the venue smaller then most but made it way better you where close enough to see rather then other places where they have screens to see the band it was my sons first concert he was the one who asked me to go he really enjoyed which made it even more better great show great time good memories

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Primus Show

    by BobDale on 6/27/22Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long Beach

    Absolutely awesome show. These guys are incredibly talented music and showman . Outstanding audience interaction also . Highly recommend. Great venue also ✅

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome show

    by John on 6/27/22Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long Beach

    Incredible performance with the sound and visuals was one of the best Prinus concerts I’ve been too

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Peerless performers

    by Choppers on 6/27/22Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long Beach

    No one quite hits the mark like Primus and they continue to hit it out of the park!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Primus Concert

    by Mr Kringle on 6/27/22Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long Beach

    Such a great show. The venue was very nice and people were allowed to go outside for fresh air or a smoke. The band played some great tunes and the sound was perfect. Can’t wait until They return again.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Primus Rocks!

    by Bud on 6/27/22Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long Beach

    Awesome show! Primus got the place rocking! The Rush songs they did were right on!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Primus

    by Stony0801 on 6/27/22Riverside Municipal Auditorium - Riverside

    I loved it!!! It was the best concert I ever went to!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Absolutely the best band with the best show

    by The long haired orange boy on 6/27/22Riverside Municipal Auditorium - Riverside

    They put on an unbelievable show at both riverside and Las Vegas. Les, Larry, and Tim are the freakin best definitely will be buying the next vip ticket that comes my way, and who knows maybe more than one?? Definitely was inspired and blasted away!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome

    by Creamofsome youngguy on 6/26/22Riverside Municipal Auditorium - Riverside

    It was awesome to receive band like Primus in such a small venue would like to see more big-time bands play smaller places like this