Korn is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993.
They have sold over 35 million records worldwide.
-Wikipedia
Stylized As:
Koᴙn
From:
Bakersfield, California, United States
Genres:
Nu metal, alternative metal
Years active:
1993present
Associated acts:
L.A.P.D., Sexart, Jonathan Davis and the SFA, StillWell, Fear and the Nervous System, Army of Anyone, Love and Death, Fieldy's Dreams, Killbot, JDevil
Name Origin:
They were first called L.A.P.D., which stood for
'Love and Peace Dude', and then later 'Laughing as People Die'
They were also briefly known as Creep.
They reformed as Korn after adding Jonathon Davis.
When thinking of the new name, someone suggested "corn", but the band rejected it.
James Shaffer had the idea to spell the name with a "K" instead of a "C", and a backwards "R",
so the band's name would appear as "Koᴙn".
The logo was designed by Jonathan Davis.
David Silveria explained: "The music makes the name, because Korn's a dumb name. But
once we get established, it makes the name cool."
Members:
Jonathan Davis lead vocals, bagpipes
(1993present)
James "Munky" Shaffer guitars, backing vocals
(1993present)
Brian "Head" Welch guitars, backing vocals
(19932005, 2013present)
Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu bass
(1993present)
Ray Luzier drums, percussion
(2007present)
Past members:
David Silveria drums, percussion
(19932006)
Korn Quotes:
I'd be a producer. I produced a band "Videodrone" on Elementree Records. And I've been doing remixes. I did a remix for Trik Turner.
-Jonathan Davis
Some producers write songs for bands, but we write our own music, so the producer has nothing to do with that.
-Jonathan Davis
Videos? Videos are important because millions of people watch TV and we can only tour and play so many places. But if you've got a video, then you're able to air it and millions and millions of people will see it.
-Jonathan Davis
Korn Awards:
1998
Rolling Stone Magazine's Best Hard-Rock/Metal Band of the Year.
1999
MTV Video Music Awards for Best Rock Video and Best Editing (Haines Hall & Michael Sachs) -
Freak On A Leash
2000
Grammy Award for Best Music Viceo, Short Form -
Freak On A Leash
2003
Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance -
Here To Stay
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