Tim Alexander

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Tim Alexander

drummer, member of Primus

From
North Carolina, United States
Since
1965–present
Releases
1

About

Timothy Wayne "Herb" Alexander (born April 10, 1965) is an American musician, best known as the former drummer for the rock band Primus. Prior to Primus, Alexander was the drummer for Arizona's Major Lingo from 1985-1990. Alexander has been in Primus across three stints; he initially left the band in 1996 and rejoined in 2003 before leaving again in 2010 and re-joining in 2013, again departing in October 2024. Alexander has played in several projects with Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan including the bands Puscifer and A Perfect Circle. He earned the nickname "Herb" from his Primus bandmates after carrying a fanny pack full with herbs like ginseng that he would distribute.

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Discography

Albums 1

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Also known as

Tim "Herb" Alexander

Identifiers

ISNI
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