To me, if you're going to talk about funk, you have to go back to George Clinton and Bernie Worrell. Those guys are the giants. I've played with Bernie, and it was unreal. He's the master. Les Claypool backbernieclinton Change image and share on social
I never think about rhythm versus melody; I've always just played to what's in my head. Les Claypool haveheadmelody Change image and share on social
New Year's was insane! It was the best show I've ever played for New Year's. Les Claypool haveinsaneplay Change image and share on social
I like to open new doors and blaze new trails through the jungle and all that whatnot. What keeps me goin' all these years is changin' it up. Les Claypool blazechangindoor Change image and share on social
You know, whenever somebody comes in, in any situation - whether it's a poker game or a bobsled team or a band - it's gonna change things. And sometimes significantly. Les Claypool bandbobsledchange Change image and share on social
For the past couple of years I've been pretty bored with music in general... just bored with it. Les Claypool borecouplegeneral Change image and share on social
I had one guy pretend to be me, go to a hotel room, and tell the people at the front desk that it was me, and then he went in and stole all of our luggage. There's always that eager beaver that wants to be a part of the team and comes off as a sticky fly. Les Claypool beaverdeskeager share on social
Band chemistry is a tricky thing. If one guy isn't feeling right with the other guys, everything gets thrown off. When you get the personalities and the chemistry right, that's a grand slam. Les Claypool bandchemistryfelt Change image and share on social
Daniel Day-Lewis is my favorite actor walking the planet right now. He never ceases to amaze me. Les Claypool actoramazecease Change image and share on social
Theaters are great. They're designed to sound good, not for basketball. Les Claypool basketballdesigngood Change image and share on social