Primus announces sudden departure of drummer Tim Alexander

Primus fans were shocked after the band’s long-time drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander unexpectedly quit the band.

In messages shared on social media on October 29, Les Claypool and Larry LaLonde revealed that Alexander suddenly resigned via email on October 17, ” Effective immediately,” citing “a loss of enthusiasm for playing basketball” — the same reason Claypool and Larry LaLonde declined. Admitted to being “completely shocked”.

“After a wonderful spring and summer of touring and some great plans for the future, we are a little confused when Herb suddenly opts out,” Claypool and Lalonde said.

“After multiple attempts to communicate with Herb, his only response was another email stating that he had “lost his passion for the game.” Although disappointing, we respect his choice and it forced us to make some tough decisions.

Primus will continue their New Year’s Eve show in Oakland, California, recruiting members of Claypool’s other projects, the Holy Mackerel and Frog Brigade, for a “special one-off event.”

Additionally, they will be joined by Tool drummer Danny Carey at the upcoming Dominican Republic Music Festival. Moving into 2025, Primus will begin their search for “the greatest drummer on earth” to join them on Maynard James Keenan’s second leg sixty travel.

Alexander’s exit marks the end of an era for Primus, whose musical legacy is filled with chart-topping moments and fan-favorite tracks that have kept them thriving since the ’90s.

Primus’ journey through the music world is as bold and unpredictable as their sound. They had a breakthrough on the billboard Sailing the ocean of cheese In 1991 and 1993, their alternative style firmly resonated with fans. their third studio album, pork sodadebuted at an impressive No. 7 on the Billboard 200 chart, proving that Primus’ funk rock had a place in the mainstream. Success doesn’t stop there——Stories from the wine glass It also entered the Billboard top 10.

Singles such as “My Name Is Mud” and “Jerry Was a Race Car Driver” brought the band more attention and became hits on alternative radio and MTV. Despite its unconventional style, Primus earned a Platinum certification from the RIAA. Sailing the ocean of cheese and pork soda.