Primus and their frontman/bassist Les Claypool have a new book titled “Primus, Over The Electric Grapevine: Insight into Primus And The World Of Les Claypool” coming on September 16th. The group worked with Greg Prato on it, with the official product description running as follows:
“Primus, Over the Electric Grapevine: Insight Into Primus and the World of Les Claypool is a fascinating and beautifully curated oral history that tells the tale of this truly one-of-a-kind seminal band. Compiled from nearly fifty all new interviews conducted by journalist/author Greg Prato, this collection—which also features a 16-page full-color photo insert with rare and never-before-seen images—is sure to appeal to longtime fans of the band.”
Among those interviewed for the book were:
Kirk Hammett (Metallica)
Geddy Lee (Rush)
Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine)
Tom Waits
Stewart Copeland (The Police)
Chuck D (Public Enemy)
Matt Bellamy (Muse)
Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
Matt Stone (‘South Park‘)
Mickey Melchiondo (Ween)
Trey Anastasio (Phish)
Pre-orders for it can be found here. A new album inspired by the music from the original film adaptation of ‘Charlie And The Chocolate Factory‘, touring behind it and the bands own branded chocolate bars are also on the way.
