tim "herb" alexander

Herb was the "ginseng drummer" of Primus. He always speaks of Rush as his greatest influence which can be heard in his version of YYZ at the beginning of John The Fisherman on "Suck On This." Herb's speed and accuracy completes the threesome of Primus, and creates a new type of music which is uncomparable. His nickname comes from his use of weird herbs, like from those herbal stores. (Or maybe from smoking too much weed.)

Tim "Herb" Alexander Leaves Primus

"A Friendly Departure"

Primus and drummer Tim Alexander have parted ways. "It's something
the three of us have discussed for a while."  said bassist/vocalist
Les Claypool.  "We all want to take the music in different
directions. Unfortunately for Tim, Larry (Lalonde) and I tend to want
similar things creatively." Claypool added, "This difference in
opinion I think left everyone less than satisfied.  Over time this
developed into a rift that was eating away at the stability of the
band. After the last touring season it was evident to all of us that
something needed to change. "

"As we all know, Tim is an excellent drummer and I'm sure we'll see
great things from him in future projects," Claypool continued. "As for
Primus, Larry and I are extrenely excited to move forward and will
announce our new drummer soon. We are now writing and plan to start
recording in December. I would like to see Primus continue well on
into the next century - our new drummer will reflect that same
attitude."

Herb (according to albums) uses :

Drums, Water Jug