Slipknot’s Corey Taylor talks about Prince and Eminem in the interview.
Corey Taylor, Slipknot’s lead vocalist and lyricist, recently sat down with Bert Kreisher for an exclusive interview session where they talk about why he quit drugs/alcohol, fame, his new solo album, and more. While talking about rap music and has two names as inspiration, Prince and Eminem. Slipknot’s Corey Taylor also reveals that he is a massive Eminem Fan and reveals why Detroit Rapper and Prince inspire him.
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“Yeah, I’m a massive, massive Em fan, man. And I loved anybody from the Midwest because I still considered Michigan the Midwest,” says Slipknot’s lead vocalist. “I love anybody from the Midwest who made it.bSo not only was I into Eminem, but I was also into Prince because Prince was Minneapolis. To me, that was like The Grail. I was like, ‘Oh, f**k!‘”
Taylor spoke about starting up in a disadvantaged family and finally rising to international prominence. As Corey reflected on the difficult days of his youth, he took a minute to pay tribute to musicians in the Midwest who had endured the same fate as him. Taylor explained that he was drawn to Prince since he was from Minneapolis, a city where he couldn’t see the risks he posed. The Slipknot frontman also revealed that he is a great admirer of Eminem, who is known for his troubled background.
Check out the interview session below:
