Corey Taylor Bio

Corey Taylor
Birth name	Corey Todd Taylor
Also known as	#8, The Great Big Mouth, Faith, The Sickness, Todd Tigger
Born	December 8, 1973 (age 38)
Origin	Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Genres	Alternative metal, heavy metal, post-grunge, hard rock, alternative rock, nu metal
Occupations	Musician, songwriter, author
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, bass, piano, keyboards
Years active	1990–present
Labels	Roadrunner, Great Big Mouth
Associated acts	Slipknot, Stone Sour, Soulfly, Junk Beer Kidnap Band
Website	www.thecoreytaylor.com

Corey Todd Taylor (born December 8, 1973) sometimes known by the number 8, is an American musician best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of Slipknot and Stone Sour.
Corey Taylor is a founding member of Stone Sour, and has released three studio albums with that band. Taylor joined Slipknot in 1997 to replace their original singer Anders Colsefni. He has released four studio albums with them. Taylor constantly alternates between bands, since 2001, after the release of Iowa, where he reformed Stone Sour immediately after touring. He has worked with several bands, including Junk Beer Kidnap Band, Apocalyptica, Anthrax, Aaron Lewis of Staind, and Soulfly. Taylor writes and sings in styles that vary by genre. Taylor was ranked number 86 in Hit Parader's