John the Fisherman's

Unofficial Primus Trivia Quiz

Have you ever heard that Primus Sucks? If you haven't, then this little quiz here probably isn't going to be much fun for you. On the other hand, this can also be used to make you a bonafide Bastard!


Really Easy:

If you don't know these, leave this page immediately and never come back! (Just Kidding)
1) Who plays Guitar for Primus?
Les Claypool
Brain Mantia
Larry LaLonde
Bob C Cock
2) Who played drums for Primus from 1989 to 1996?
Tim Wright
Tim "Herb" Alexander
Brain Mantia
Jay Lane
3) What was Les Claypool's 1996 sideproject called?
Bob Cock and the Yellow Socks
Sausage
Les Claypool and The Holy Mackerel
Primus II
4) Which member of Primus tried out for Metallica in 1986?
Les Claypool
Larry LaLonde
Tim Alexander
Brain Mantia
5) What Primus ablum was recorded live in 1989?
Sailing the Seas of Cheese
Suck on This
Frizzle Fry
Pork Soda

Kinda Easy:

Things you should know:
6) In which decade was Primus formed?
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
7) What does the 'C' in "Bob C Cock" Stand for?
"Cheesy"
"Cheap"
"Claypool"
"Cock"
8) Who is Snap?
Les Claypool
Adam Gates
Larry LaLonde
Tim Alexander
9) Who played drums on Primus's first demo, Sausage?
Tim Alexander
Jay Lane
Brain Mantia
Tim Wright
10) What was Primus's original name?
Sausage
The Primates
Primate
The Holy Mackerel

Somewhat Difficult:

Nothing to be ashamed of if you don't know these.
11) What song did Primus perform in Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey?
Tommy the Cat
John the Fisherman
My Name is Mud
Jerry Was a Racecar Driver
12) What band did Brain play in with Bootsy Collins and Bernie Worrel?
Limbomaniacs
MIRV
Beanpole
Praxis
13) Which of the following songs does not have a video?
Mr.Krinkle
Tommy the Cat
Those Damned Blue-Collar Tweekers
Southbound Pacyderm
14) Who manages Primus?
Smiley
Trouz
Snap
Shamblin' Bear
15) Who was Primate's First Drummer?
Tim "Curveball" Wright
Vince "Perm" Parker
Jay Lane
Tim "Herb" Alexander

Very Hard:

If you know these, you are a true Primus fan.
16) Who wrote the guitar melodies for John the Fisherman?
Les Claypool
Larry LaLonde
Todd Huth
Mark "MIRV" Haggard
17) What's a name for the drug Tweekers do?
Weed
Coke
Crank
Smack
18) In the Wynona video, what does Herb's Bass Drum say?
Fart Sandwich Posse
The Primates
Bob Cock and the Yellow Socks
Buck Naked and the Bare Bottom Boys
19) Who does the voice of Captain Shiner on the Enhanced CD? Hint: He also plays Bob Cock at Concerts!
Adam Gates
Larry LaLonde
Les Claypool
Henry Rollins
20) At the end of Too Many Puppies, what does Les say?
"Primus Sucks"
"His name is Harold"
"These guys are Freaks!"
"El Sobrante Number One"

Friggin' Impossible:

If you can get these right, you are a 100% pure Primus Freak!
21) Who is not a member of the Fart Sandwich Posse?
M.I.R.V.
Mike Bordin
Brain Mantia
Trouz
22) Who originally performed I Got a Gal From Kalamazoo?
Count Basie
Duke Ellington
Elvis Presley
Glenn Miller Orchestra
23) Who makes a guest appearence in the John the Fisherman video?
Winona Ryder
Kirk Hammett
Peter Gabriel
Geddy Lee
24) What picture is on the cover of the vinyl version of Tales From the Punchbowl?
Professor Nutbutter
Three Wooden Spoons
Dressed as Penguins
Dressed as Toy Cowboys (Duracell)
25) In Over the Electric Grapevine, what city were Les and Adam driving to?
San Francisco
Santa Cruz
Los Angeles
Tijuana