Corey Taylor
Biography
Corey Todd Taylor (born December 8, 1973) sometimes known by the number 8, is an American musician best known as the lead vocalist and songwriter of Slipknot and Stone Sour. Taylor was raised by his single mother. He developed a fond feeling toward classic rock after his grandmother introduced him to it. Taylor first met his father on March 28, 2005, and the two have developed a strong relationship. He currently has a wife, an ex-wife, and two children. By the release of Stone Sour's Come What(ever) May, he was sober. On August 3, 2009 and July 29, 2010 he co-hosted the Kerrang! Awards alongside Scott Ian of Anthrax and The Damned Things. Corey Taylor is a founding member of Stone Sour, and has released three studio albums with the band. Taylor joined Slipknot in 1997 to replace their original singer Anders Colsefni. He has released four studio albums with the band. Taylor constantly alternates between bands, as seen in 2001, after the release of Iowa, where he rejoined Stone Sour immediately after touring. He has worked with several bands, including Junk Beer Kidnap Band, Apocalyptica, Anthrax, Soulfly, and Avenged Sevenfold. Taylor writes and sings in styles that vary by genre. Taylor was ranked number 86 in Hit Parader's Top 100 Metal Vocalists of All Time. Description above from the Wikipedia article Corey Taylor, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
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In Search of Darkness: Part III
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The History of Metal and Horror
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Slipknot: Disasterpieces
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Slipknot - Knotfest Los Angeles
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Stone Sour: Live in Moscow
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Slipknot - Hellfest 2023
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We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll
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Voliminal: Inside the Nine
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Sound City
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Stone Sour: Live In Brighton
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Slipknot - Live At Dynamo Open Air 2000
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Slipknot: Sonisphere 2011
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Slipknot Live - Eurockéennes de Belfort 2009
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