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Is the leadsinger of Slipknot and Stone Sour.

Stone Sour was his original band before joining Slipknot.

Won first Grammy in 2006 with Slipknot.

Many people believe that Corey joined Slipknot when the members of Slipknot decided to enlist him to join the lineup. Joey, Shawn and Mick confronted him with the an ultimatum at his work place, "The Adult Emporium", and said, "Join the band or we will kick your ass!" This is however inaccurate and has been proven as such, in many interviews Taylor has stated he doesn't know where the rumour came from and that in fact the band members were incredibly timid and shy when asking him, taking about half an hour to work up the courage to approach him and ask him to join the band.

Has two children: a daughter named Angeline (born 1992), from a previous relationship, and a son named Griffin Parker Taylor (born 2002), nicknamed Itty Bitty Mouth, with his ex-wife Scarlett.

His number in Slipknot is 8.

Has been nominated 6 times for a Grammy

At eighteen, Corey dropped out of high school and got his GED

Sixth addition to the band Slipknot, after Percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan, Bassist Paul Gray, Drummer Joey Jordison, Sampler Craig "133" Jones, and Lead Guitarist Mick Thomson.

Release of All hope is gone (August 2008)

On tour with Slipknot, supporting Metallica. (Mai 2004)

Family Values Tour with Stone Stone (Juli 2006)

Rockstar Mayhem Festival Tour (Juli 2008)

In the Studio with Side Project Stone Sour (Januar 2006)

His birthday (December 8) is the anniversary of the death of Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell.

Is close friends with David Draiman of Disturbed.