Corey Taylor Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Bands, Height, Career, Music, Books

Corey Taylor is a renowned American musician, songwriter, author, and actor, best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the heavy metal band Slipknot and the hard rock band Stone Sour.

His powerful vocal range, intense stage presence, and multifaceted talents in writing and acting have solidified his status as a prominent figure in rock and metal music, complemented by his advocacy for mental health awareness.

Profile

• Full Name: Corey Todd Taylor
• Stage Name: Corey Taylor
• Born: December 8, 1973
• Age: 51 years old
• Birthplace: Des Moines, Iowa, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Musician, Songwriter, Author, Actor, Social Media Influencer
• Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m)
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: One
• Spouse: Alicia Dove (m. 2019)
• Children: Griffin Parker Taylor, Angeline Taylor, Aravis Taylor
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $10 million USD

Early Life and Education

Corey Todd Taylor was born on December 8, 1973, in Des Moines, Iowa, USA, and was raised primarily by his single mother in Waterloo, Iowa.

Of German, Irish, and Native American descent on his father’s side and Dutch and Irish on his mother’s, Corey faced a challenging childhood marked by frequent relocations, living in 25 states by age 15 due to his mother’s job pursuits.

He dropped out of high school at 18 and did not pursue formal higher education, focusing instead on his musical career.

His early exposure to horror films like Halloween (1978) and rock influences shaped his creative identity, particularly his use of masks in Slipknot.

Career

Corey Taylor’s career spans music, writing, and acting, with a focus on his roles as the lead vocalist for Slipknot and Stone Sour.

He co-founded Stone Sour in 1992 with drummer Joel Ekman in Des Moines, Iowa, recording demo albums before joining Slipknot in 1997 to replace original vocalist Anders Colsefni.

With Slipknot, he has released seven studio albums: Slipknot (1999), Iowa (2001), Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) (2004), All Hope Is Gone (2008), .5: The Gray Chapter (2014), We Are Not Your Kind (2019), and The End, So Far (2022).

After Slipknot’s first two albums went platinum, he revived Stone Sour in 2002, releasing six studio albums, including the concept double album House of Gold & Bones (2012–2013), accompanied by a four-part comic book series he wrote for Dark Horse Comics.

His solo career includes CMFT (2020) and CMF2 (2023).

Taylor has collaborated with bands like Korn, Disturbed, Apocalyptica, Anthrax, Soulfly, and Tech N9ne, and appeared in music videos like “CMFT Must Be Stopped.”

His acting credits include Welcome to Our Neighborhood (1999), Rollerball (2002), Fear Clinic (2014), and Thunder Force (2021).

As an author, he published Seven Deadly Sins: Settling the Argument Between Born Bad and Damaged Good (2011), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Heaven (2013), and other works.

Taylor’s distinctive masks in Slipknot, evolving from a crash test dummy design to intricate horror-inspired creations, have become iconic in metal culture.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @coreytaylor
• Facebook Handle: Corey Taylor
• Twitter Handle: @CoreyTaylorRock

Personal Life

Corey Taylor, a dynamic musician and author, has been married three times.

He married Scarlett Stone in 2004, with whom he has a son, Griffin Parker (born 2002), and divorced in 2007.

He married Stephanie Luby in 2009, welcoming a daughter, Aravis, before divorcing in 2017.

Since 2019, he has been married to Alicia Dove, founder of the dance group Cherry Bombs, whom he met during Stone Sour’s 2017 tour; they have no children together.

Taylor also has a daughter, Angeline, from an earlier relationship.

A passionate advocate for mental health, he has openly discussed his struggles with depression, addiction, and surviving sexual abuse at age 10, using his platform to break stigmas.

He divides his time between Des Moines, Iowa, and Las Vegas, Nevada, and enjoys coffee, collaborating with a company for his signature blend.

A horror movie enthusiast, he draws inspiration from films like Halloween.

In 2021, he tested positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated but recovered without severe complications.

Taylor founded The Taylor Foundation to support servicemen with PTSD. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

Discography

Discography with Slipknot:

• Slipknot (1999)
• Iowa (2001)
• Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) (2004)
• All Hope Is Gone (2008)
• .5: The Gray Chapter (2014)
• We Are Not Your Kind (2019)
• The End, So Far (2022)

Discography with Stone Sour:

• Stone Sour (2002)
• Come What(ever) May (2006)
• Audio Secrecy (2010)
• House of Gold & Bones – Part 1 (2012)
• House of Gold & Bones – Part 2 (2013)
• Hydrograd (2017)

Solo Discography:

• CMFT (2020)
• CMF2 (2023)

Selected Collaborative Albums:

• Soularium (Soulfly, 2000)
• Primitive (Soulfly, 2000)
• Rise Above (2001)
• New Found Power (Damageplan, 2004)
• Give the Drummer Some (2010)
• The Serenity of Suffering (Korn, 2016)

Filmography

• Welcome to Our Neighborhood (1999) – Documentary, himself
• We Sold Our Souls for Rock ‘n Roll (2001) – Documentary, himself
• Rollerball (2002) – Film, actor
• Fear Clinic (2014) – Film, Bauer
• Bullied (2014) – Short film, actor
• Thunder Force (2021) – Film, soundtrack contributor
• Megalopolis (2024) – Film, minor role, camera department

Net Worth

Corey Taylor, a celebrated musician, author, and actor, has an estimated net worth of $10 million USD.

His wealth is primarily derived from his music career with Slipknot and Stone Sour, which generated significant revenue during their peak, with albums like Slipknot (1999) selling $2.8 million and All Hope Is Gone (2008) earning $2.2 million.