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Corey Taylor

Corey Taylor is an American singer, songwriter, author, and actor best known as the lead vocalist of Slipknot and a co-founder of Stone Sour.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Corey Taylor is an American singer, songwriter, author, and actor best known as the lead vocalist of Slipknot and co-founder of Stone Sour. He has also released solo albums and toured extensively in Canada.

What it is

Corey Todd Taylor was born in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1973. He co-founded Stone Sour in 1992 and joined Slipknot in 1997, becoming the band's lead vocalist. His career spans multiple studio albums with both bands, as well as solo work, acting, and writing.

Key details

Taylor's solo debut album, CMFT, was released in 2020, followed by CMF2 in 2023. He is known for a distinctive vocal style and frontman persona, and has performed across Canada with Slipknot, Stone Sour, and as a solo artist.

Why it matters

Taylor is a major figure in modern heavy metal, influencing the genre through his work with Slipknot and Stone Sour. His Canadian tours have made him a recurring presence in the country's rock and metal concert scene.

In short

  • Lead vocalist of Slipknot since 1997.
  • Co-founded Stone Sour in 1992.
  • Released solo albums CMFT (2020) and CMF2 (2023).
  • Frequent performer in Canada.
Canadian angle

Corey Taylor has toured extensively in Canada with Slipknot, Stone Sour, and as a solo artist, making him a recurring figure in Canadian rock and metal concert culture.

Quick questions

Who is Corey Taylor?
Corey Taylor is an American musician best known as the lead vocalist of Slipknot and co-founder of Stone Sour.
When did Corey Taylor join Slipknot?
He joined Slipknot in 1997 as the band's lead singer.
What are Corey Taylor’s solo albums?
His solo albums are CMFT (2020) and CMF2 (2023).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corey_Taylor
    Supports: Birth name, birth date/place, Stone Sour co-founding, Slipknot joining, solo albums
  2. Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corey_Taylor
    Supports: Birth date/place, role in Slipknot and Stone Sour
  3. Universal Music France — https://universalmusic.fr/artistes/30004713512
    Supports: Birth name and birth details
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0852173/
    Supports: Acting credits, birth date, marital information