This past October, longtime Primus drummer Tim "Herb" Alexander quit the band, leaving Primus looking for a new sticks man. They decided to run a contest of sorts to find the new drummer, documented the entire process, and created a 12-part YouTube show called the Primus Interstellar Drum Derby with the first installment airing on February 20th of this year, about a month after they announced that the winner was Louisiana-based drummer John Hoffman (Hoffman is featured in the May issue of Modern Drummer). Hoffman beat out co-finalist Gergo Borlai to win as documented in the 12th and final episode of the series, with Borlai possibly losing because he didn't like Rush (blasphemy!). Well Hoffman sure likes Rush, and he along with his new bandmates Les Claypool and Larry LaLonde hung out with Geddy Lee yesterday in Toronto as Hoffman details in this Instagram post:
About last night...
I shared a meal with rock LEGEND, Mr. @geddyimages Geddy Lee. The wine was flowing, the stories were epic, the food was incredible. Another monumental experience. I'm still in awe..and a little hungover😆
Much love, y'all!!
