Josh Rand performing live with Stone Sour in 2018.
Background information
Born
(1974-08-19) August 19, 1974 (age 49)
Origin
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Genres
Alternative metal
nu metal
post-grunge
alternative rock
pop rock
Occupation(s)
Musician
Instrument(s)
Guitar
bass
drums
keyboards
Years active
1993
2000–present
Labels
Roadrunner
Musical artist
Josh Rand (born August 19, 1974) is an American musician best known as the rhythm guitarist of the band Stone Sour.
Josh Rand started playing bass guitar when he was 9, inspired by Billy Sheehan, Cliff Burton, Frankie Bello and Jason Newsted. He has known Corey Taylor since he was 15. The two played in several bands together before Josh switched to guitar at age 17. Rand has said that after hearing the band Racer X he knew playing the guitar was right for him.
Rand earned a professional certificate in guitar from Berklee College of Music and is currently pursuing a master's degree in guitar there as well.
JoshRand (born August 19, 1974) is an American musician best known as the rhythm guitarist of the band Stone Sour. JoshRand started playing bass guitar...
2015, the group has consisted of Corey Taylor (lead vocals, guitar), JoshRand (guitar), Christian Martucci (guitar), Johny Chow (bass) and Roy Mayorga...
the bass position, leaving the electric guitar position to be filled by JoshRand. Stone Sour recorded a demo album in 1993, and another in 1994. In 1997...
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some solos, and in Stone Sour, Josh [Rand] has some solos." During the recording of Stone Sour's Audio Secrecy, he and Rand recorded their parts simultaneously...
band comprises vocalist Corey Taylor, guitarists Christian Martucci and JoshRand, drummer Roy Mayorga, and bassist Johny Chow. Longtime members Joel Ekman...
joined Stone Sour in 2018 during the bands tour of the US and Canada while JoshRand was in rehab for alcohol addiction. Ronquillo began his YouTube career...
Iowa. Originally formed in 1992 by vocalist Corey Taylor, guitarist JoshRand, bassist Shawn Economaki and drummer Joel Ekman, the band was active until...
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song is mentioned in the official Stone Sour biography. "For guitarist JoshRand, the track 'The Pessimist' holds a special significance. 'It's the heaviest...
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