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The band Primus was founded in 1984. Before coming to fame, the band got it’s start in El Sobrante. Generally, music journalists would define Primus’s style within the genre/s of progressive rock, alternative rock, alternative metal, and other rock music.
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Les Claypool
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Sausage
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Oysterhead
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Faith No More
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Infectious Grooves
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Tomahawk
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Ween
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Jane’s Addiction
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Helmet
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Butthole Surfers
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Living Colour
Living Colour is an American rock band from New York City, formed in 1984. The band currently consists of guitarist Vernon Reid, lead vocalist Corey Glover, drummer Will Calhoun and bassist Doug Wimbish, who replaced Muzz Skillings in 1992. Stylistically, thei... [wikipedia]
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Porno For Pyros
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Colonel Claypool’s Bucket Of Bernie Brains
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Fishbone
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Les Claypool And The Holy Mackerel
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Rage Against The Machine
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What Genre is Primus?
Primus genre is not easily defined. Music magazines and journalists have different opinions on a clearly defined genre for Primus. However, many describe the style within the genre/s of progressive rock, alternative rock, alternative metal, and other rock music.