Correction : Les Claypool is several Universes worth of "Character" rotf including the many versions he play of himself, within any single video or performance lol
My Step-dad's friend is a fishing guide and is also big into playing bass. One day when I was about 17 he came by our house to borrow some of my Step-dad's fishing stuff. That day he was taking out none other than Les Claypool on one of the local lakes. (for those that don't know, Les Claypool is an outdoorsy type, into hunting and fishing and stuff) Well there's Les standing in my driveway, I could not believe what I was seeing. I got him to sign one of my CD's and I asked if I could come. No dice, though it wasn't Les that had a problem with it, it was Dave (the guide). Anyway, if you've ever wondered what he's like, he's pretty much just normal. He wouldn't stand out in a crowd, I'll put it that way.
As a black woman growing up in the south... I grew up listening to these guys... Loved them. Love your reactions.... Especially the ones on RATM... Grew up on them to and still rock out them now
Sorry im late to this party, but I grew up in a little village, yes its still classified as a village lol, in MI and we LOVED Primus in my highschool!!! I feel proud to have grown up listening to Primus and this comment just warms my 💙. The Primus community is still going strong lol! Primus sucks!!!
My guy......Primus at Woodstock '94. "Those damned Blue Collar Tweekers". One of their best live performances and the crowd is absolutely INSANE BALLS.
I think Les’ lyrics are harmonious with his bass lines. It’s like he is singing what he is playing- like melodic drumming. The lyrics are syncopated. Every phrase is a hook. Really intelligent and complex.
Another great line is the bit about only drinking the finest wine except he's too broke to buy it. It's like saying sure I'm homeless but if I had a house it would be huge and I would sleep there instead 😂😂
Not just any body. It's about the guy who buried Abraham Lincoln "Joseph R. Mudd".... hence "6 ft 2 and blue as hell, have to get him into the ground before he starts to smell"
Brian Clapperton the doctor that helped the guy who shot Abraham Lincoln was named mudd. The song isn’t about him. The term “my name is mudd” stems from that doctor and is pretty common
@@11ELeVeNthiRtYFouR34 well I was close lol and officially the doctor that helped john wilkes booth was Samuel Alexander mudd... I blame national treasure for the mixup lol
I'm 73 years old now and this song STILL gets me moving! I LOVE that sledgehammer bass! I would LOVE to see them perform this LIVE. This is the first time I've seen the video. That lead singer (can you even CALL him a singer??) is certainly playing the character in this song very well.
Even Les (Les Claypool, singer and bassist) would agree with you that he's not a singer, that's why he says he basically "speaks" all of his songs. Even his dad said he couldn't sing lol. Primus is great (although the catchphrase for any true Primus fan is "Primus Sucks!") I highly suggest Tommy the Cat, the official video and the live at Bonnaroo version, both are great. Les does a lot of solo stuff and is still active so check him out 😊
"My name is mud" is a euphemism for being "in trouble" for something. "I broke my mom's vase. Oh man. My name is mud." His name is mud, because he killed a guy with a baseball bat. He has to get him into the ground before he starts decomposing.
It’s a colloquialism from the assassination of Lincoln. The name of the doctor that supposedly helped John Wilkes Booth was a Dr. Mudd. Hence, when you’ve screwed up, you’re name is now Mudd...
Headphones are fine but to truly enjoy Primus, you gotta go down to the local Rent-a-Center. Put all the TVs & Stereos on the same channel and crank it.
and it is worth reading the lyrics I think, Primus used a lot of symbolism within them. For example on the song Too Many Puppies, and how it alludes to young men, pretty much still children, joining armies and killing each other for no real reason other than for the power structure that orchestrates them. Still very much applicable to today
Based on the silly and comedic nature of Primus' delivery many people miss the semi deep philosophical, satirical and observational humor within Les' lyrics
One of the best bands ever, every album is awesome in my opinion, I have them all, seen them six times and will continue to do so as long as they're around
War was once the most beautiful thing a men could had, and they made it into something for simple money, and utilitarian shit. Just mere pieces just following blind orders for empty causes for them, carcasses without spirit offering themselves just with the only promise to maybe return home and have a life full fake comforts told by the new media. Really Fucked up stuff.
Man I remember my freshman year of high school starting in drum line and hearing this for the first time. Sitting in the back seat of one of the seniors Ford escort with no backrests. 3 15” Kickers blasting the opening bass line. On our way to Taco Bell to grab some food. Tim became one of my favorite drummers from that point on🤘🤘
You've just stumbled across one of the most unique bands in the world. Every album they do is different. And the sound they come up with just with 3 members is insain.
Dude - my name is mud live woodstock 1994!!!....best version, and "jery was a race car driver".......in fact the whole concert is a blast, that year primus was in full force!!!❤
If your name is mud it means you’ve been disgraced or have no credit. I.e “I used to work at that bar. if you go don’t mention me, my name is mud there” Anyway, it’s the middle of the night and I got here from my recommended. Cool video! I love Primus’ funky bass lines, one of my all time favorites :)
Was fortunate to see them open for Rush. It was awesome to see two bass gods that night 😁 FYI, this video was shot on Neil Young's ranch. Enjoy your reactions! Take care ✌
Damnit! Now this song is going to be stuck in my head all weekend lol My interpretation of it is he went to that bath house, was given a drug that made him freak out and kill his friend. His name is mud means he's in big trouble, he's always been in trouble according to him. My name is Mud Not to be confused with Bill or Jack or Pete or Dennis My name is mud and it's always been 'Cause I'm the most boring sons-a-bitch you've ever seen I dress in blue-yes navy blue From head to toe I'm rather drab except my patent shoes I make 'em shine, well most the time 'Cept today my feet are troddin' on by this friend of mine Six foort two and rude as hell I got to get him in the ground before he starts to smell My name is Mud My name is Mud, But call me Alowishus Devadander Abercrombie That's long for Mud, so I've been told Told that by this sonsabitch that lies before me bloated blue and cold I've got my pride, I drink my wine I'd drink the finest except I haven't earned a dime in several months Or were it years The breath on that fat bastard could bring any man to tears We had our words, a common spat So I kissed him upside the cranium with an aluminum baseball bat My name is Mud
This was one of the strangest Primus songs ever!!!! Off the album Pork Soda!!!! I was at Woodstock 94 when these guys started doing this song. Mud came flying through the air, hitting the band. Check out the video to see what happens!!!!!
i first saw primus in 88-89 and it was like discovering the beatles. i saw em at the berkeley square on university. at the time it was still a thrash paradise, but they were just SO different we all went nuts when they played a gig. we'd hang out around rainbow records on shattuck and hear that primus was playing, and everybody would drop everything and run to their show. no cell phones, no internet. just flyers handed out, and some posts on poles. it was pretty crazy. they'd play with all kinds of off genre groups. like Schooly D. musta went to like a dozen shows. it was our little gem. i think i was at their show for the demo Suck on This. it wasn't even on tape, just an Album. i bought copies and sent them to friends back east raving about shit they never heard before. next thing i know, they're playing around the world in stadiums. it blew up THAT fast. but i'll always remember 89 when they were still ours. you could run into Les the next day after a show on telegraph, just hanging out, running around. it was amazeballs that we knew they'd HAVE to get big, but i dunno if they knew it. the amazing thing was how well the thrash crowds handled them. at the time, you picked your lane. but bands were already crossing over to appeal to all genres. Jane's Addiction, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Faith No More took that thrash crowd into new alternarock places. broke down a lot of walls like aerosmith/Run DMC had just prior. everything crossing over got huge, where it never really did before.
This song doesn't really show it so much, but Les Claypool is one of the best bassists in the world. Freaking amazing. He can make it sing. Him, Cliff Burton (RIP), Geddy Lee...
Les Claypool, bassist/ lead singer, is the greatest bass player of all time. He auditioned for Metallica after theirs had passed. Metallica told him he would have to dumb it down to join the band. Primus' genre can be described as; Plucky, quirky and the funkiest bass lines heard by humans.
Primus, Lollapalooza, Grant Park, Chicago, I don't remember the year. They always stretch out the end of Mud 3 or 4 times longer. Hearing that rumble hitting me in the face then bouncing off the buildings in the Loop and coming back to me as they rest on the fourth beat of each bar, was one of my favorite concert experiences ever.
Don’t forget Les has been in a LOT of solo and collaborative gigs. He and Primus are still going strong after 30 years. Tommy the Cat has always been one of my funky favs. Anything from the early days, really.
Primus - Welcome To This World, DMV, Professor Nutbutter’s House Of Treats and Southbound Pachyderm. All solid tunes with awesome drums and bass...and aren’t too wacky. P.s. Primus sucks...
I got into these when living in Italy over 20 years ago. Forgot all about them since moving back to the UK ☹️ Thanks for the reminder 👍🏼 They really are out there on there own when it comes to music genres.
Jamal.. Your reaction when he 1st spoke -my name is mud- & leaned into the camera, you were laughing so hard ... I started laughing with you & could not stop for about 10min. Much Respect & Love your way Amigo! ✌
What gets lost in this song behind Les’s bass is all the extras added into the drum beat. Pay attention to the little double taps of the bass drum and quick cymbals, especially in the second part of the song. Really intricate stuff and it’s a real display of talent.
I'm watching your Primus playlist.. I seen Primus in Indy long ago. Was the sorest I've ever been after a concert, was sore all the next day, could barely move my neck...lol.. oh but it was fun!!!!!
I don't know, he has commented on his appreciation for what FZ did, and he more than likely listened to him growing up, but I haven't found anything that cites him looking to Zappa as an influence on his sound. I DO know that Les has looked to Rush and Geddy lee as an inspiration (at least in terms of bass virtuosity) but I think the weird sound he and Primus creates is all his own. Not to mention, Frank's weirdness is weird, but very put together while Les and Primus are just a bit off kilter. Like, Frank did things that you would go "huh, I didn't think of doing those chords together/those notes together" while Primus/Les claypool just think up controlled insanity in their music.
Jesse Nicoletta Frank invented WTF rock and anybody that has picked up a bass is influenced by the greats like Geddy Lee, Geezer Butler, Rodger Waters, John Entwhistle etc.
A lot of comments here about "my name is mud" meaning i'm in trouble, actually the saying comes from the 1800's when a politician named Mudd was caught in a scandal that ruined him, after that people started using it as in "if my wife/boss finds out my name is mud" The band Primus and my name is mud came from the stucco trade, Les Claypool was a laborer on a stucco crew, Primus is the name of a synthetic stucco product, when the guys applying the primus to the wall run out they yell at the top of their lungs "MUD", they dont say Les, Randy, Darrel, etc., etc. bring me some more, they yell "MUD", all helpers on a stucco crews are named "MUD", My uncle owns a stucco company, been there, done that, i enjoy watching your reactions, takes me back to when i was first hearing this stuff.
Mudd was the man who mended John Wilkes Booth's leg later that night after he assassinated Lincoln. He went to prison for it, was pardoned I'm 1869 by president Andrew Johnson. But his name was forever shamed. Hence the term "your name is going to be Mudd"
You should check out Mr. Wright by Claypool Lennon Delirium. It's an old school psychedelic rock project Les Claypool (Bassist/Vocalist for Primus) has with John Lennon's son, Sean Lennon. All the musicianship and humor, just a little less edge.
Brother if you want to shake your ass a little bit, you should check out another Les Claypool (bass player/singer from Primus) tune, the band is Duo de Twang and the tune is their cover of "Stayin' Alive". its a fun time
I second this. The studio version sounds best but the live in Tahoe version does include two separate explanations from Les about why he didn't get the Metallica gig... ;-)
Definitely a primus classic, if you ever get the chance see them live...it's a very fun experience Going to recommend it again, check out OYSTERHEAD. It's the combination of 3 members of 3 different bands...primus/phish/the police
When you said he was playing the character of mud that hit me hard man. I been listening to this since it came out and had many thoughts upon the lyrics and I never put that together the symbolism. Thanks man
