Tim Alexander has been in the band across three stints; he initially left the band in 1996 and rejoined in 2003 before leaving again in 2010 and re-joining in 2013.
11 Facts About Tim Alexander
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Tim Alexander got the job with Primus replacing Jay Lane in 1988, and lasted until 1996.
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Tim Alexander has collaborated with experimental bass player Michael Manring and guitarist Alex Skolnick to form the group known as Attention Deficit.
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Tim Alexander was the first drummer of A Perfect Circle, performing early live shows with the band, and recording drums for the track "The Hollow" on the band's debut album, Mer de Noms.
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Tim Alexander joined the theatrical group Blue Man Group, and has occasionally played with the Las Vegas-based improvisational rock band Uberschall.
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Tim Alexander performed live guitar with the group Born Naked and held the lead vocal duties on Laundry's second album and supporting tour.
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Tim Alexander has toured with them and can be heard on their most recent released recordings.
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On September 25,2013, Rolling Stone announced via an interview with Claypool that Tim Alexander would be rejoining Primus, with a possible recording session taking place as early as November.
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On July 18,2014, Tim Alexander suffered a heart attack, and underwent open heart surgery.
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Tim Alexander's drumming influences include Neil Peart, John Bonham, Stewart Copeland, and Bill Bruford.
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Tim Alexander operated a cider company out of Bellingham, Wa, called Herb's Cider.