Corey Taylor talks about a fan who Inspired him

Sayreville, NJ
12/9/2011

[@draganjonceski2639]

Corey: The kid was beaten by his foster parents Man from crowd: YEAH!

[@johndelgadillo2815]

wat guu i know right

[@GodOfThunder501]

Well a lot of the people there are drunk

[@Hazon222]

I'm so happy I saw this comment up top cause that's exactly what I checked the comments for lol!

[@lando8913]

Yeah I was like wtf??

[@DrawTaken]

I laughed so hard at that part

[@burningmask4300]

Corey: I was eating McDonald's one day Crowd: YAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@gpedre21]

BurningMask lmao

[@brokenluis1851]

Lol 😂😂

[@splashplayshere6172]

@@brokenluis1851 Omg xD

[@metalflower9543]

😂

[@gmg9010]

That one guy

[@icedragonlm]

Corey: So, uhhh.. Crowd:YEAH! WHOOOO!! YEAHHHH!!

[@DeadLightAdrift]

ikr

[@txnii-mp3]

Y Tho Yeah that guy was very rude at 2:24

[@GodOfThunder501]

Plus it's a bar so a lot of people are drunk

[@tannernichols5193]

Corey Taylor: His parents beat him. Man in the Crowd: YEAAAA!!

[@surejsingh8099]

@@YearsOVDecay1 some people romanticise child abuse as a way of coping with their trauma. Makes them feel like it made them better for it. But completely inappropriate there for sure.

[@ryandavidson2502]

I swear this could happen with this crowd Corey: "I have been diagnosed with stage 3 cancer" Crowd: "YYYYYYEEEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!" clap clap clap clap

[@lfordecfh]

i met corey in 2003, we had a few drinks together after a show that he did in limerick, ireland, on the same tour that he's talking about here, and i can safely say he is one of the most down to earth and genuine human beings that i have ever met, a class act all the way

[@bonniethesans5923]

Hi fellow Irish metalhead

[@artygeezy80082]

Dude seriously reminds me of every buddy I had growing up loving his music 😂 lotta guys of this music genre… normal people 🥲

[@re1ncarnat10n]

fellow Irish metalhead! woo

[@adphd546]

How Corey gets through these stories is amazing! The crowd cheers after every fucking sentence

[@metalheadlazz]

Yes I can. I can blame them because they should listen to the full story,THEN scream and cheer,but interrupting him or anyone else for that matter,is just rude. I don't care who you are.

[@shane2432]

+Johnny Christ WE ALL HAIL JOHNNY CHRIST

[@karenljuarez]

true. heavy metal saves lives. i love both Corey Taylor and David Draiman from Disturbed. these people are so down to earth!

[@tubefu87]

love them both! wish i could meet them!

[@dreadtrendkiller1996]

Let's not forget about Jonathan Davis that man went through so much pain and bullshit and still keeps going. Nothing but respect for him \m/

[@zsaz4453]

Iam the living proof

[@snoopycat5828]

They really are!!

[@Patchwork55515]

There music had helped me get through so much

[@wicklash9065]

I hope Randy gets to see this. I hope he knows how much of an impact he had on millions because he impacted corey. Good shit Randy.

[@Trippy_Slipknot]

Corey wants to help us (fans), but yet Randy helped Corey in that moment 🥺🥰 thank you Randy 💜

[@jemmastar5649]

Corey: ”so uh, I had to put down my dog the other day” Random guy in the crowd: *yeeEEEEAAAAAaaaAAAAHHHHH*

[@corinneadair2119]

I love Tyler Joseph And TØP

[@theunofficialeazy-e8321]

"They beat the shit out of him" "YEAH!"

[@BiRDiEHere]

That's a drunk guy for you. He's a fucking waste of space.

[@tylermiller4572]

Thanks Randy, you helped Corey so you helped all us Maggots and SSour fans

[@5hAwNf3rT1g]

I've met Corey three times. Such an awesome and humble dude. I thanked him the first time I met him for everything he did and he said no worries man and thank you for supporting me. Such an amazing guy.

[@andrewsinclair5899]

Corey:I wanna let you know what I think Crowd:YAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!

[@WarpathHatred]

He really does seem to live not only for but through his fans. You can genuinely see how good he feels about helping people through music. it's fascinating to see this never ending loop of his fans feeding off of him and him feeding off of them. it's empowered him to live a better life which in turn empowers them to live better and there is absolutely no max that it can reach. thank you Corey

[@whereisevan]

Man. I wish I had 1/10th the ability to convey a story the way Corey does.

[@benafallouss8632]

2:24 what the hell...

[@th3thin9]

YEAP!

[@pauljohnwood]

Well funny

[@lucas11__]

Fucked up but funny if you get the concept of "sarcasm"

[@ayysasuke]

'So they beat the Shit Out Of Him' Random Dude: WOOO CHILD ABUSE!

[@zehratazi4313]

lmao

[@modernantiques9348]

I'm all up for fans to show appreciation but God damb let the guy speak

[@4bigmac209]

Corey Taylor is a man of integrity

[@joeprice7163]

I agree his music has helped so many people if it is either slipknot or stone sour

[@tannerteddo]

*kicks out joey via email*

[@Bloodfalcon26]

Corey Taylor,you are so articulate and amazing for mentioning someone you met one night,i love you man. been a fan for years,i hope you read this comment. please us always like you have man,we all love you,you just dont know how much.

[@PeggyRotert]

Can this guy be anymore amazing!?? Damn!

[@Showbert]

To be honest and I say most of you have been in this path of feeling you are on path and at some point it derails and you're lost thinking "What the hell" sometimes just going to a video of Corey talking helps a lot at least for me it does and I would love to tell Mr.Taylor thanks man for everything

[@randymaresca4080]

Oh my fucking god... After 10 years of searching.. To see if my words ever meant anything to him... I remember the exact bar we were at.. Such a genuine fucking guy, Corey Taylor you amaze me in any way and i will give you any advice you need anytime you need it...i am in absolute shock.. Seriously, i love that guy... Believe it or not.. i am Randy Maresca. I met Corey Taylor, and i inspired him. Corey Taylor i am currently in trade school getting my welding degree.. i love you..

[@Moroi92]

I don't know if you'll ever see my comment but how is everything going? It's been a while. Hope you're doing well

[@xxfadedlillyxx]

Hi! I absoltely LOVE your story!!! I am starting a podcast called Stereo Therapy where we show the importance of music and mental health and would love if you were willing to share this story on an episode I'm putting together about slipknot/corey taylor and how their music helps so many. I know this is a long shot but I absolutely would love to share your story if you were open to it.

[@wightclaudia]

@@xxfadedlillyxxdamn I was really hoping he’d respond

[@Kodamo442]

“They beat the shit out of him” Random fan: YUH

[@demisemedia]

Hell yea, i love stories like this! I to have been at a point where i was going through a lot of shit i hadn't got over from my past. Then finally had a talk with a older guy who basically had me look at myself from third person.. i immediately called everyone i was avoiding for 5+ years, talked to my mother again, talked to my father again and just felt this tremendous weight come off my shoulders! Now i am making music videos and performing live having fun.. before i was an emotional wreck! Much love!!

[@danielgibeault8060]

Cory: so I went to Wal-Mart Crowd: YEEEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHH

[@lindsaycarter4656]

now this is what a true rockstar is!

[@DEW1TT18]

Recently a story was made big that a kid commited suicide while listening to slipknot, Bullshit, thats not what the band is about. its aboutr ecovering from those situations and getting your life straight. this video is evidence that slipknot does not belong to the expectations that outsiders think about it. Just look at the lyrics of wait and bleed.

[@aminakhmadi9193]

But wait and bleed is about suicide, isn't it?

[@cjay_thephotographer]

@@aminakhmadi9193 It's about what it takes to become the animal within

[@scott49140]

lyrics of that song have always been difficult for me to understand, ill try and listen to it in that light now

[@kiwiendurci]

anyone with depression or whatever can suicide while listening to fucking katyperry lmao the medias are so dumb sometimes

[@pastorofmuppets9346]

thats pretty metal ngl

[@george_denbrough]

"Because both sets either were too dominate or beat the shit out of him-" "YEAH!" Really guy?

[@BullonyTony-lm1hr]

I hate mindless parroting fans like that. Straight up NPCs.

[@Irelandrbi]

Corey-I am staying at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas. Saw the display in the lobby, and was curious. I have to admit, never knew anything about you, Slipknot or your music. Got on KZbin, and gotta say, you are nuts, but upon digging deeper, I give you major credit. You have a huge lesson to teach. You have been there, done that, and a a solid man because of it all. You need to now put it all to a good cause. Thank you!

[@brooklynrose6001]

Being a kid in foster care, you don't hear that many success stories like this kids. Not everyone cares about us

[@DaniiFlowers]

+Professional Maggot I found you again ^.^

[@brooklynrose6001]

+Professional Maggot thank you that means a lot to me.

[@jillalexiestrada6034]

I just woke up... Thank you for being here. My heart is happy.

[@susansimpson72]

Corey, is such a great guy, so good to see a rock star, a alpha male not fall into the typical on drugs getting high all the time bullshit so we have to worry about losing another great singer like so many but I look below and there is so many fucking childish remarks! Corey is talented, hard rocking with a good heart who takes the time to talk to others and people want to make wise cracks...maybe one day if more people took the time to take a few minutes to talk to a random stranger you would be surprised how much you could change their life or just how much they could change yours...Here is to having a rock star that is not trashed out and cares about his fans and the performance he delivers!

[@dylanstiff6950]

Yeah, me and my mom met him and the entire ride home, we were talking about why Corey Taylor is our hero!!!

[@susansimpson72]

Dylan Stiff that is awesome!

[@mmotopstop]

He use to be but something happened in his life and he is now sober :)

[@susansimpson72]

MMOTopStop :) lol

[@ekthorvd6739]

MMOTopStop he tried to suicide and they stopped him then he decided to change his life

[@10thelement75]

Corey Taylor:I just got hit by a bus Crowd:wooooooo yea clap clap

[@wolverfoo5438]

Ive spent too much time watching all of these corey taylor qnas

[@rexfordward9285]

corey taylor is a brilliant and compassionate person. I hope that one day I get to meet him and share my story as well...wow.

[@victoriabennett9732]

Corey, the music you have made since 2004 has been my lifeline, you made me live and you made me a better person 😢so wish i could talk to you some day to thank you, you have no idea what a change you made to me 💕xx

[@larryjohnson7429]

HE WAS TALKING TO BATMAN

[@TamSixx666]

As im watching this, i have goosebumps..... Corey is amazing

[@horror_fam0847]

Cory is defiantly an inspirational person taking what he had and giving great music to the fans

[@SerjTerrible]

Corey Taylor: Guy made my childhood look tame. Guy in audience 2:09

[@imperfectasylum2010]

This was the best Christmas gift I ever gave myself. So glad I decided to go.

[@Hijynx87]

For sure, and meeting Corey Craig and Joey at Ozzfest in the jaeger tent was amazing as well

[@CycocelVocalist]

We love you Corey

[@wesleysmith2700]

I almost cried, that was so nice.

[@blainebasil6577]

Got to meet Corey this year he came to Columbus finally got to meet my hero and the guy who saved me with the music he mad first is the best so down today earth and funny

[@redevil200]

Only more reasons why i have so much respect for corey as a musician and a human being! I keep on remembering why he is my idol!

[@theitalianstallion973]

Corey: *coughs* Crowd: yeeeaaaahhhhh awesome!!!!

[@tristan702]

When I saw Stone Sour it was my second concert. I had seen Green Day before so while they were good, they weren’t gonna top Green Day. When I saw Slipknot on August 12, 2019 however, that was the best show I’d ever been to. Corey Taylor is just an amazing vocalist that throws amazing shows. I’m probably going to another Green Day concert in August of 2019 along with Weezer and Fall Out Boy. Let’s see if they do better than Slipknot. They probably won’t. You can’t beat Spit It Out.

[@jameskirkbydrums]

wonder if corey ever found the boy more recently to find if he got his doctorate and got that job for himself?

[@hiddeninthesnowwe]

I love Corey so much. He's just so open.

[@MrsHolliValo]

I love how real he is. Corey's such a down to earth - uber talented man. This was awesome -- kiitos for posting it. .... and.. just when I thought I couldn't respect him more :)

[@asphaltcowboy11keleman55]

Imagine just chillin on KZbin and your Randy and you come across this video... I hope Randy sees this

[@dsudontfelsgud8880]

Corey: So I was in the doctors Old guy in the front: YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@lodidodi69]

As soon as that get yelled out "YEAH" at 2:23 made me laugh so hard....I can just imagine him drunk off his ass with a confused look trying to understand what Corey is saying, while yelling out yeah to random soundbites like "beat his ass" and "thats a pretty good question"

[@SqueezeNation]

Corey's my hero and so Is Danny :D happy Birthday Corey !

[@MrInfernoblade10]

Music can truly be a savior to kids all over. If it wasn't for Linkin Park I would've committed suicide or killed my step father about 10 years ago

[@apachified3682]

John Kravich well damn

[@bluejay8676]

Same, metal let out all my anger and stopped me from doing a lot of regrettable things, like maybe attacking my mom

[@scottyoung7852]

Corey is a fuckin genius!!

[@theodorebear6714]

2:20 "They beat the shit out of him..." "YeAaAA!" ...You like beatings? *BECAUSE YOU'RE NEXT ASSHOLE.* Let's all remember to raise a bottle of something stiff for Randy guys. Anyone who inspires an inspiration like Corey Taylor deserves a proper toast.

[@downrighttt]

YEAUHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@ChildofBurningTime75]

Hell yeah, Dallas! Will always be inspired by this man. Love you, Corey.

[@Disorder781]

Those words from that kid through CMFT actually inspired me

[@bstokes9424]

I love this man

[@ronaldcasselman1190]

his music is a blessing so much talent awsome voice im a major slipknot fan

[@godfather7174]

Fucking love this man so talented n so humble n down to earth even tho he have his own demons to fight

[@deathhzrd]

my favorite singer is wearing my second favorite bands sweater so awsome

[@johnnychingas1000]

That story really warmed my heart a little bit

[@joshburns4611]

Guys, calm down about the dude that yelled "YEAH". Maybe he said that as a way of saying he's been there too.

[@tad3937]

Corey: Crowd: YYyYYEeEeEeeEeEaaaaAaAAAaHHhh

[@IlikeCHEESEonMYKnees]

If theres one thing I can say about Corey Taylor that I don't believe I could ever say about the majority of celebrities out there today...he's pretty humbled

[@dollbaby220]

You, your bands, and especially your fans are incredible I am so thankful because of you I am a much better person, thanks man your fucking awesome!!

[@jonathanleach4086]

I perform stage plays for regional theatres and even i know that it's not only my job to make them think it's the best show they have ever seen, but it's why i do it in the first place. I love performing.

[@superhosster]

This is some powerful shit...

[@JT_Grogan]

You are an inspiration to us all. Keep it up, brother.

[@MrFonseca75]

sames here, I bought a ticket to it and went by myself. My wife knew it was something I really wanted to do. IT was amazing.

[@Lildoc911]

Good on you for making the most out of the one shot you get at life. Best of luck to you man.

[@mattasticmattattack8546]

Bruh this frfr made me cry. Power of truth.

[@KoRnLPMaggot]

this show was amazing

[@razzberry82]

Music saved my life.

[@mugenBCK]

Corey: ... Crowd: YEEEEAAAHHH!!!

[@MrThC613]

I must meet this man, so inspirational...I'd so be down to chat this dude up all fuckin day...I think we could all learn something from Mr. Corey Taylor...His music helped me threw my teenaged years and I didn't even know it....I need to thank him personally!

[@indigozulu9]

What a good video, thanks for posting

[@markrosenquist8259]

Wow! That was heavy. Very cool story. Thanks for sharing.👍

[@artimusbill]

Respect. Nothing else matters. Respect. Thank you.

[@justinwright4681]

Congrats Bro... We're all proud of you. Do your thing!!!

[@_Only_Zuul]

i just peed and pooped my pants as i was walking across the street and then i suddenly got hit by a truck and now i'm all fucked up in hospital, i lost my arms and legs and now i'm on life support, the hospital caught fire and now i've suffered burns to 95% of my body, permanent blindness and my entire family and dog was killed burned to death in the waiting room as they came to visit me... CROWD: "WHOOO!! YEAHHH!! WOO HOO!! YEAAAHHH!!!"😲😲😲

[@totalsnowjunky]

It's amazing how music can effect young lives. Corey fuckin Taylor, never fails to impress me.

[@aceplayz5462]

This guy deserves more subs.

[@nrfh637]

Corey : Turn the music on ! Before we piss everybody else, HAHAHA

[@parked08]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY COREY!

[@animatorguy10]

WOW! COREY YOU ARE AMAZING!! I LOVE YEW!!!!

[@christopherrogers3502]

"watching you on stage is one of the coolest fucking things I've ever felt"... Basically what you feel when you sit down and watch Corey Taylor or any person you look up to and say "That's what I want to be like" stand up on stage and perform. They don't even have to sing or play and you respect them all the more...

[@anthonyhope84]

Right on Randy, Stay right man! And to Corey, what a badass with a heart!!!

[@shastagem]

Hell yeah. Thanks for sharing

[@Vincentdrummer16]

I'm still so happy I saw him in both Stone Sour and Slipknot! :)

[@PYR0NinjaPXG]

@2:22 I fucking laughed my ass off when he went "Yeah!"

[@indigobianca7683]

same i fucking died

[@MATTFISH723]

cory is such a great guy

[@snoopycat5828]

"Alright, imma drain the fucking Lizard and imma come back out.." I belive its Corey's ritual to say hes gonna piss when hes done with Q & A's, but my god.. I've never heard that one before 😂😂

[@Lily_of_the_Forest]

Way to go, Randy! You rock!

[@pieceofeyelash8394]

2:22 the guy just YEAAHP

[@chasedaus681]

that was so cringy

[@pauljohnwood]

Made me laugh

[@saladhands1127]

James Saleumsay i saw your profile pic and tried to wipe it away