Les Claypool Records New Theme Song For South America (FKA South Park)
Les Claypool's getting another crack at the theme song money machine, then, now that South Park's rebranded itself for the South American market. That's quite the gig to hold onto for nearly three decades, and you have to wonder what the new version will sound like from a man whose bass work is absolutely unhinged in the best possible way. For Cledvibes Radio listeners who've grown up with Primus in the mix, this is the kind of unexpected career longevity that reminds you how a single creative decision can echo through your entire professional life.
From Stereogum: Do you ever think about how much money Primus must've made for recording their incredibly annoying 30-second South Park theme song all those decades ago? South Park debuted in 1997! I don't know how all the contracts and residuals must work, but I have to imagine that Les Claypool pretty much turned himself into Scrooge McDuck there. If you were to tell me that Claypool was the second-richest bass…
