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==Personal life and career==
==Personal life and career==
Taylor was born in [[Des Moines, Iowa]]. He grew up raised by his mother in poverty.<ref name="VolDVD">{{cite video |title = Voliminal: Inside the Nine - Corey Taylor Interview |access date = 2007-08-28 |year = 2006 |people = Shawn Crahan (Director) |publisher = Roadrunner Records |format = DVD |language = en-us}}</ref> In his youth, he used to play in a High School Band called [[Criminal Mischief (band)|Criminal Mischief]] and later, Taylor performed in local Des Moines band Stone Sour, which he co-founded in 1992, and returned to along with [[lead guitarist]] [[James Root]], during its revival in 2002. Prior to joining Slipknot, he worked in a Des Moines [[sex shop]] called The Adult Emporium where, in 1997, band members [[Mick Thomson]], [[Joey Jordison]] and [[Shawn Crahan]] approached him to join Slipknot as a vocalist. Shortly after, Taylor joined Slipknot, effectively placing Stone Sour on hiatus until the band's revival three years later. Taylor replaced the band's original vocalist, Anders Colsefini, who was then relegated to a role more as a [[backing vocalist]]. As Corey Taylor had already replaced him within the band Anders Colsefini was realistically no longer needed and disgruntled, he left the band a short time later. Corey Taylor's first major work with the band came in 1998, when Slipknot recorded the [[Slipknot Demo]] with the aim of securing producer [[Ross Robinson]]'s services and a deal with [[Roadrunner Records]].
MOOTaylor was born in [[Des Moines, Iowa]]. He grew up raised by his mother in poverty.<ref name="VolDVD">{{cite video |title = Voliminal: Inside the Nine - Corey Taylor Interview |access date = 2007-08-28 |year = 2006 |people = Shawn Crahan (Director) |publisher = Roadrunner Records |format = DVD |language = en-us}}</ref> In his youth, he used to play in a High School Band called [[Criminal Mischief (band)|Criminal Mischief]] and later, Taylor performed in local Des Moines band Stone Sour, which he co-founded in 1992, and returned to along with [[lead guitarist]] [[James Root]], during its revival in 2002. Prior to joining Slipknot, he worked in a Des Moines [[sex shop]] called The Adult Emporium where, in 1997, band members [[Mick Thomson]], [[Joey Jordison]] and [[Shawn Crahan]] approached him to join Slipknot as a vocalist. Shortly after, Taylor joined Slipknot, effectively placing Stone Sour on hiatus until the band's revival three years later. Taylor replaced the band's original vocalist, Anders Colsefini, who was then relegated to a role more as a [[backing vocalist]]. As Corey Taylor had already replaced him within the band Anders Colsefini was realistically no longer needed and disgruntled, he left the band a short time later. Corey Taylor's first major work with the band came in 1998, when Slipknot recorded the [[Slipknot Demo]] with the aim of securing producer [[Ross Robinson]]'s services and a deal with [[Roadrunner Records]].


In 2000, Taylor was approached by Stone Sour's original [[rhythm guitarist]], [[Josh Rand]], with songs Rand had been working on at the time. Taylor was interested in reforming the ensemble, and eventually they were able to re-produce a similar line-up to the original Stone Sour. While Slipknot toured, Taylor and Rand worked together for a year and a half writing, until the band realized their songs were strong enough to produce. Working under Project X, Stone Sour recorded a demo in 2000. Project X was shortly after renamed "SuperEgo", and from there the band recorded the ''[[Click Here to Exit]]'' demo. By the end of 2000 the group had to again put its plans on hold due to Taylor and Root's obligations with Slipknot, and their recording of ''[[Iowa (album)|Iowa]]''. In 2002 the band now working under the original name Stone Sour officially reformed, and on [[August 27]], [[2002]], the band's [[Stone Sour (album)|self-titled debut]] was released.
In 2000, Taylor was approached by Stone Sour's original [[rhythm guitarist]], [[Josh Rand]], with songs Rand had been working on at the time. Taylor was interested in reforming the ensemble, and eventually they were able to re-produce a similar line-up to the original Stone Sour. While Slipknot toured, Taylor and Rand worked together for a year and a half writing, until the band realized their songs were strong enough to produce. Working under Project X, Stone Sour recorded a demo in 2000. Project X was shortly after renamed "SuperEgo", and from there the band recorded the ''[[Click Here to Exit]]'' demo. By the end of 2000 the group had to again put its plans on hold due to Taylor and Root's obligations with Slipknot, and their recording of ''[[Iowa (album)|Iowa]]''. In 2002 the band now working under the original name Stone Sour officially reformed, and on [[August 27]], [[2002]], the band's [[Stone Sour (album)|self-titled debut]] was released.

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Corey Taylor

Corey Todd Taylor (born December 8, 1973), also known by his number #8, is an American musician known as the vocalist of Slipknot and Stone Sour. He has a baritone voice and is famous for his mixed voice screams.

Personal life and career

MOOTaylor was born in Des Moines, Iowa. He grew up raised by his mother in poverty.[1] In his youth, he used to play in a High School Band called Criminal Mischief and later, Taylor performed in local Des Moines band Stone Sour, which he co-founded in 1992, and returned to along with lead guitarist James Root, during its revival in 2002. Prior to joining Slipknot, he worked in a Des Moines sex shop called The Adult Emporium where, in 1997, band members Mick Thomson, Joey Jordison and Shawn Crahan approached him to join Slipknot as a vocalist. Shortly after, Taylor joined Slipknot, effectively placing Stone Sour on hiatus until the band's revival three years later. Taylor replaced the band's original vocalist, Anders Colsefini, who was then relegated to a role more as a backing vocalist. As Corey Taylor had already replaced him within the band Anders Colsefini was realistically no longer needed and disgruntled, he left the band a short time later. Corey Taylor's first major work with the band came in 1998, when Slipknot recorded the Slipknot Demo with the aim of securing producer Ross Robinson's services and a deal with Roadrunner Records.

In 2000, Taylor was approached by Stone Sour's original rhythm guitarist, Josh Rand, with songs Rand had been working on at the time. Taylor was interested in reforming the ensemble, and eventually they were able to re-produce a similar line-up to the original Stone Sour. While Slipknot toured, Taylor and Rand worked together for a year and a half writing, until the band realized their songs were strong enough to produce. Working under Project X, Stone Sour recorded a demo in 2000. Project X was shortly after renamed "SuperEgo", and from there the band recorded the Click Here to Exit demo. By the end of 2000 the group had to again put its plans on hold due to Taylor and Root's obligations with Slipknot, and their recording of Iowa. In 2002 the band now working under the original name Stone Sour officially reformed, and on August 27, 2002, the band's self-titled debut was released.

As well as lending his vocal talents to Stone Sour, Taylor has also performed guitar on four songs the band has recorded, "Sillyworld", "Through Glass", "Zzyzx Rd.", and the Come What(ever) May bonus track "Wicked Game", not to mention the song "Bother" off of the self-titled album, a song which appeared in the 2002 "Spider-Man" soundtrack which labels only him as the artist. Some of which he often plays live and solo during their show's intermission.

Outside Slipknot and Stone Sour, Taylor has founded Great Big Mouth Records, produced Walls of Jericho's EP Redemption, Facecage's album, "III".

Taylor made guest appearances on a number of albums, as well as on the Roadrunner United project, performing vocals on "The Rich Man" from the project's album The All-Star Sessions. He also performed with Audacious P, a Tenacious D cover band featuring himself and original Slipknot guitarist Josh Brainard, Dum Fux, and planned contributing to Anthrax's latest untitled album, though conflicts emerged in his schedule and he will now be contributing to only select songs, rather than the entire album, as originally planned. He was featured singing in the song "I'm Not Jesus" by Apocalyptica. [2]

Taylor has one son, Griffin Parker Taylor (b. 17 Sept 2002) by his ex-wife Scarlett. Both parents got matching tattoos of a griffin bird to signify the birth of their son shortly after he was born. Taylor also has his name tattooed in Russian on the right side of his body as well as a tattoo of Michael Jackson, Prince, Johnny Depp and Heath Ledger.

Taylor currently writes a monthly column for the UK rock magazine Rock Sound.

Discography

Main articles: Slipknot discography and Stone Sour discography
Slipknot
Stone Sour


Other appearances

Filmography

References

  1. ^ Shawn Crahan (Director) (2006). Voliminal: Inside the Nine - Corey Taylor Interview. Roadrunner Records. {{cite AV media}}: |format= requires |url= (help); Unknown parameter |access date= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Corey Taylor Says Record Company Politics Squashed Possibility Of Full Anthrax Collaboration". Blabbermouth.net. 2007-08-06. Retrieved 2007-08-06.

External links

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