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Primus - My Name Is Mud (official Music Video) Here

Les Claypool performs in character as Aloysius Devadander Abercrombie (or "Mud"), a rural loner calmly burying a body after killing a man with an aluminum baseball bat over a trivial argument. Claypool often spits chewing tobacco directly at the camera to emphasize the character's lack of refinement.

The video serves as a visual homage to the works of director Sam Raimi . Trivia & Cultural Impact Primus - My Name Is Mud (Official Music Video)

Outdoor scenes were shot in the Palo Alto area near Interstate 280, while the mud bath scenes were filmed in Calistoga, California . Les Claypool performs in character as Aloysius Devadander

Shadowy shots of the band members—Les Claypool (bass/vocals), Larry "Ler" LaLonde (guitar), and Tim "Herb" Alexander (drums)—performing the song. Trivia & Cultural Impact Outdoor scenes were shot

The first day of filming was nearly derailed by a massive rainstorm and freezing temperatures. The crew also accidentally put diesel fuel into a gasoline generator, causing the power to fail repeatedly.

The music video for by Primus was released in 1993 as the lead single from their album Pork Soda . Directed by Mark Kohr , the video is well-known for its unsettling imagery and gritty, rural aesthetic. Video Narrative and Themes The video consists of three distinct visual threads: