# Inter-album Interview: Robi Bean

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Podcast: [Primus Tracks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/primus-tracks-784221)
Published: 2025-12-15T19:11:18+00:00
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## Resource

This week on the podcast we welcome Robi Bean, who drummed with Primus for about half of 1986. Although he doesn't appear on any demo tapes, and live footage of his playing with Primus is scarce, Robi played an important part in the formation of many early Primus songs that would become fan favorites, including Tommy The Cat. Robi details how he first worked with Les Claypool in a band called Manx, and how a visit to psychic presaged his later involvement in Primus, and recalls some choice moments with Les and Todd. If you're in the Bay Area, you can catch Robi drumming for numerous blues bands around town, including regular gigs at The Saloon on Grant Avenue: https://thesaloonsf.com/the-bands Get involved Instagram Facebook Email Burn your money

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