- Auditioned for bassist position in Metallica in 1986 after their previous bassist, Cliff Burton, was killed in a tour bus accident. Claypool didn't get the gig because his style was considered "too funky".
- The original Primus members are Claypool, Jay Lane (drums) and Todd Huth (guitar). The side project band Sausage is a reunion of the original Primus members (who recorded the Primus demo "Sausage" before Lane and Huth left, hence the side project name).
- High-school friend of Metallica's Kirk Hammett.
- Member, with Sean Lennon, of Claypool Lennon Delirium.
- In 2012 he established a boutique winery, Claypool Cellars, in Sonoma County, California.
- (2003-) Touring with Primus, after the 2-year break-up.
- Lead singer, songwriter and bassist for Alternative Music group, Primus. (1996)
- In the early years of Primus, Claypool supported himself by working as a carpenter.
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