Corey Taylor

Date of Birth: December 8, 1973

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Biography

Corey Todd Taylor is an American musician, singer, and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the heavy metal band Slipknot and the hard rock band Stone Sour. Born on December 8, 1973, in Des Moines, Iowa, Taylor had a tumultuous childhood, marked by poverty and substance abuse. He was raised by his single mother, and his early life experiences deeply influenced his music and lyrics. Taylor joined Slipknot in 1997, replacing their original singer, Anders Colsefni. His powerful vocal range and energetic stage presence quickly became a signature of the band, contributing to their massive success. Slipknot’s self-titled debut album was released in 1999 and went on to achieve multi-platinum status. The band is known for their aggressive style, elaborate masks, and chaotic live performances. In addition to his work with Slipknot, Taylor is also the frontman for Stone Sour, a band he co-founded in 1992. Stone Sour’s music is more melodic and accessible compared to Slipknot, showcasing Taylor’s versatility as a vocalist. The band has released several successful albums, including “Come What(ever) May” and “Audio Secrecy.” Taylor is also an accomplished author, having written several books, including “Seven Deadly Sins” and “You’re Making Me Hate You.” He is known for his outspoken views on a variety of topics, including politics, society, and the music industry.

5 Interesting Facts about Corey Taylor

1. Corey Taylor has been sober since 2006, after struggling with substance abuse issues for many years.

2. He has appeared as a guest vocalist on numerous other artists’ albums, including Soulfly, Apocalyptica, and Anthrax.

3. Taylor is an avid comic book fan and has written his own comic series, “House of Gold & Bones.”

4. He has been nominated for multiple Grammy Awards with Slipknot, winning Best Metal Performance for the song “Before I Forget” in 2006.

5. Taylor once performed with Foo Fighters, covering a song by Pink Floyd during their concert.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Corey Taylor

1. “The minute you compromise for the sake of massaging somebody’s ego, that’s it, game over.”

2. “Life owes you nothing. You owe yourself everything.”

3. “The greatest show of strength is being human.”

4. “Music is the one thing that has been consistently there for me. It was the one place I could go to get away from everything else.”

5. “I write because I have to. I can’t not write. If I don’t, I go slightly mad.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Corey Taylor’s highest net worth has been estimated at around $10 million.

Children

Corey Taylor has three children. He has a daughter named Angeline from a previous relationship and two sons, Griffin Parker and Aravis Taylor, from his marriage to Stephanie Luby. He has often expressed how much his children mean to him and how they’ve influenced his life and career.