Primus' Les Claypool Explains Band's Trip to the 'Chocolate Factory' — billboard.com

As a kid, Primus' Les Claypool became enamored with Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory starring Gene Wilder. Four decades later, that childhood fandom has turned into Primus and the Chocolate Factory, the first album in 19 years from the band's seminal lineup: Claypool, guitarist Larry LaLonde and drummer Tim "Herb" Alexander. Primus Take on 'Willy Wonka' Songs for New Album & Tour The album, due Oct. 21, will be followed by a tour starting the next day. Below, Claypool guides Billboard through the origins of the album, why he prefers the original film version to the Johnny Depp-starring Charlie and the Chocolate Factor, and the reason Primus is banned from all radio station shows (hint: It involves a night of 'shrooms and dick jokes).

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