A Look Back At Corey Taylor’s 1997 Inaugural Show As Slipknot Member

Photo Credit: Mauricio Alvarado

25 years ago, on August 24, 1997, Corey Taylor performed his first show with Slipknot at the Safari Club in Des Moines, Iowa. The band had already been gaining some traction, having released their first album on Halloween the year prior, but in the iconic live video, it is clear the group appears to have been ready to take things to the next level.

The performance features an emcee in a ski mask, someone tossing out stuffed animals and an explosion of sparks once the band begins to play. From there, the band jumps into three minutes of explosive energy and pummeling rhythms. Though the clip isn’t the best quality, it’s still easy to see the intensity and dynamic stage presence the band had, even in their early days.

In this performance, Taylor is joined by Joey Jordison, Paul Gray, Shawn M. “Clown” Crahan, Craig Jones and Mick Thomson, as well as ex-members Donnie Steele on the bass, Josh “Gnar” Brainard on guitar and Greg “Cuddles” Welts on percussion. The clip is taken from longer, 45-minute video of their complete show at the Safari Club. Watch the full performance here. (Revolver)

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Photo Credit: Mauricio Alvarado

Gracie Chunes: My name is Gracie Chunes and I am a 21 year old senior at Illinois State University. I major in English with a sequence in Publishing Studies. I grew up in the capitol, Springfield before moving to Normal, where I currently reside. I have always had a passion for music for as long as I can remember, starting with One Direction of course. In college I discovered my love for writing and what goes into publishing a piece of writing. I recently worked as a production and editorial assistant in the publication of the chapbook "Time/Tempo: The Idea of Breath" by Laura Cesarco Eglin.
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