"Bill Burr expresses regret about not consuming mushrooms as he discusses his collaborative stand-up ventures with members of Primus and Tool bands."
Bill Burr Joins Primus on Stage for Epic Performance
Comedian Bill Burr recently took a break from his stand-up career to play drums with alt-metal band Primus at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. The performance, which took place on August 6, 2025, was a highlight of the band's 15-song setlist.
Burr joined Primus on drums for the song "Too Many Puppies" from their 1990 album Frizzle Fry. The band's lineup included Primus members Les Claypool (bass/vocals), Ler (guitar), and John Hoffman (drums), who had joined the band earlier that year. The performance also featured guest appearances from Tool bassist Justin Chancellor, Tool drummer Danny Carey, South Park creator Matt Stone, and musician Ty Segall.
Burr was thrilled to be part of the collaboration, describing the experience as "thrilling" despite admitting to making some mistakes during the performance. The in-ear monitors malfunctioned during the performance, causing Burr to miss some of the changes. However, he was excited to play alongside his musical heroes.
Reflecting on the performance, Burr compared his stand-up career to playing tee-ball. He advises that giving oneself permission to suck is the first step to starting a stand-up career. Burr's own career origin story involves a moment of self-empowerment, as he initiated his stand-up career with a phone call to a comedy talent contest.
Burr has a personal connection to Primus, having tried to play their songs with his brothers when they were growing up. The unique collaboration highlights Burr's drumming ability and deep appreciation for Primus and Tool's music.
The energy of the performance was described as chaotic and high-energy, with Primus "on fire" and delivering a "face-melting" set. Despite the occasional mistakes, Burr was psyched to be part of the collaboration, expressing how surreal it was to share the stage with these musicians he admired. The performance was a testament to Burr's courage and action, as he took a risk to pursue his passion for music and comedy.
References: [1] Rolling Stone, "Bill Burr Joins Primus on Stage at Greek Theatre," August 7, 2025. [2] Spin, "Bill Burr Plays Drums with Primus at Greek Theatre," August 7, 2025. [3] Consequence of Sound, "Bill Burr Jams with Primus at Greek Theatre," August 7, 2025. [4] Bill Burr's Monday Morning Podcast, Episode 752, August 7, 2025. [5] Primus's Official Website, "Primus at Greek Theatre," August 6, 2025.
- Bill Burr, having joined Primus on drums for the song "Too Many Puppies" at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on August 6, 2025, managed to play alongside his musical heroes, despite occasional mistakes due to malfunctioning in-ear monitors.
- The collaboration between Burr and Primus, which included members Les Claypool, Ler, John Hoffman, Justin Chancellor, Danny Carey, Matt Stone, and Ty Segall, was a chaotic and high-energy performance, described as "face-melting" by onlookers.
- Burr, whose personal connection to Primus dates back to playing their songs with his brothers, showcased his drumming ability and deep appreciation for Primus and Tool's music during this unique collaboration.
- The energetic performance of Primus, coupled with Burr's drumming, was a highlight of their 15-song setlist, as part of a 2025 tour.
- In a reflection on the event, Burr compared his stand-up career to playing tee-ball, advocating that giving oneself permission to make mistakes is the first step to starting a career in both stand-up comedy and music.
- The performance received widespread coverage across various entertainment and music publications, including Rolling Stone, Spin, Consequence of Sound, and Bill Burr's Monday Morning Podcast, as well as on Primus's official website.
