Corey Taylor on How He Feels About Turning 50

Corey Taylor will be turning 50 on Dec. 8, and it's a milestone birthday that isn't lost on the singer.

Taylor discussed this with TellUs Rock recently. He said there are times when he definitely feels his age, like when he wakes up in the morning and feels sore. However, Taylor does make a big effort to prioritize his well-being.

"I try to stay as healthy as possible ... not just because of what I do, but because I wanna spend as much time on this planet with my family as possible," said Taylor. "So there are definitely days where 50 feels like a number, and then there are days where 50 feels like, 'How am I only 50 and I feel like sh-t?'"

The big 5-0 came up in conversation when Taylor spoke with WRIF's Meltdown back in May. At that time, he said about turning 50, "I think about it constantly. I think about it when I get up out of bed. I think about it when I step on stage, and I break my back. I'm like, 'What am I doing?!'"

He continued, referencing his solo shows, "But, then I have to remember: I'm a mental person, so this is all I want to do. Obviously, it's a different kind of set I used to do when I was younger, when I was a kid. At the same time, I still love to play. I still love performing, and I love to get out there and try to do it as hard as I can. Until I break my neck again, I think I'll just keep going."

In other CMFT-related news: It's still unknown who Slipknot's new drummer will be. However, Taylor has weighed in on who it won't be.

Since the ouster of Jay Weinberg, many have been trying to determine who the new drummer could be. One name that has surfaced is Jeramie Kling, who recently left Venom, Inc. Much of this was Kling's doing. He took to Instagram on Nov. 19 and shared a photo of new drum gear. In the post's caption, he wrote, "#Im666," which is a reference to the Slipknot track "Heretic Anthem." ("If you're 555, then I'm 666.")

After all of this created buzz, Taylor took to X (formerly Twitter) to set the record straight. He wrote, "To everyone wondering about our new drummer… It’s not him. Stop letting him troll you. He’s not even on the list. #hesnot666."

Corey Taylor is one of the most prominent figures in rock today and for good reason: He always has something interesting to say, and it seems like that trait isn't something that's waning with age.

One of the funniest things Taylor said in 2023 was his rant against a certain Beatles song. That song? The 1967 stand-alone single "All You Need Is Love." In fact, his hatred led to him writing "All I Want Is Hate" for his second solo album CMF2.

In an August appearance on the Zach Sang Show, Taylor said, "'All You Need Is Love' is one of the biggest pieces of sh-t that I've ever heard in my life. And every time I hear it, I feel like I'm getting shot at."

Taylor's forthcomingness is truly part of his charm and what makes him so appealing. This year marks his 50th birthday. While some might shy away from the subject of such a milestone birthday, Taylor doesn't. Speaking with WRIF's Meltdown back in May, Taylor said about turning 50, "I think about it constantly. I think about it when I get up out of bed. I think about it when I step on stage, and I break my back. I'm like, 'What am I doing?!'"

He continued, referencing his solo shows, "But, then I have to remember: I'm a mental person, so this is all I want to do. Obviously, it's a different kind of set I used to do when I was younger, when I was a kid. At the same time, I still love to play. I still love performing, and I love to get out there and try to do it as hard as I can. Until I break my neck again, I think I'll just keep going."

Obviously, Taylor is no stranger to the interview pull quote. After all, he is also an accomplished author. In honor of Taylor's birthday today (December 8), here are five quotes from his books everyone should live by.