It’s understandable if you think you know a lot about Corey Taylor. After all, the media often trumpets his outspoken comments, including those about other artists. Yet, the frontman of Slipknot and Stone Sour is much more complex than the headlines would portray.
Corey Taylor had one hell of a year in 2011. Slipknot returned to the stage after the tragic death of bassist Paul Gray and Taylor went on a spoken word/acoustic solo tour and even released the New York Times bestselling book, ‘Seven Deadly Sins.’ In that vein, Taylor has wasted no time in 2012, hyping up the upcoming album from his other band, Stone Sour.
Slipknot made and emotional return Friday night at the Sonisphere Festival. This is the first time they have been live on stage since the death of bassist Paul Gray, who died of an accidental overdose last year.
A jumpsuit and Paul's bass guitar were placed on stage in honor and remembrance of him. The old school red jumpsuits and masks were being rocked proudly by the surviving 8 members. Check out details and the video after the jump.
Stone Sour just had to cancel their remaining tour dates because drummer Ray Mayorga suffered a stroke. It may actually come at a good time for lead singer Corey Taylor. It will give him time to prepare his speech that he has been asked to give at Oxford University! More after the jump.
