I think Flea is pretty talented but he isn't anywhere nearly as creative as Les....you should definitely see Primus in concert if you want to see how good Les really is...i know their music isn't for everyone but the shows are quite the spectacle
I think this is pointless because they both wish they were Tony Levin.
Tony Levin is hands down the best bass player I have ever seen. It is not even close. I have seen Les in many different groups he is great. Oysterhead was pretty forking amazing. Was not close to Levin with king crimson.
The first time I saw flea was at Jimmy's and saw him many times. Fun yes I never thought the greats ever.
That 80s version of king crimson by far my fav.
It was physically exhausting to try and keep up with what was going on on stage.
OMG bill bruford and Tony levin on the same stage was a dream. Belew and fripp what more can you say.
In fact the second time I saw them I stayed sober so I could pay better attention.