Korn1 essays

Korn1 essays Korn: a word familiar to most youth for their hard edged, honest sound. This California based band has made a huge impact on the music scene The popularity of Korn is the result of their ability to express to their fans devotion to music through relentless touring and their way to convey messages and feelings about issues of abuse and coming of age in todays The members of Korn; Jon Davis (vocals), Brian Head Welch (guitar), James Munky Schaffer (guitar), Reginald Fieldy Arvizu (bass), and David Silveria (drums) all grew up in Bakersfield, CA. Brian and Fieldy grew up together, attending the same school in Bakersfield. The two guys formed a band and recruited a friend of Brian, James Munky Schaffer who started playing the guitar because of a three-wheeler accident that left him with a nearly severed finger. He was told to pick up an instrument to help rehabilitate the finger. He learned to guitar with the aid of Brian. The trio played together from an early age, but were still old compared to the 13 year old who left a message on Fieldys awnsering machine. You guys need a drummer? The band underestimated Davids talents until he auditioned for the band. They were very impressed, and soon after David was added to the roster. The three guys started the group L.A.P.D., with the lead vocalist being a guy by the name of Richard Morales. L.A.P.D. released two albums, but neither of them were recognized. RIchard soon left the group, and the band broke up. The remaining three guys still wanted to have a band, and asked Brian to play with them. They were soon on the lookout for a new lead vocalist. David was singing with his band, SexArt in a local club. Munky and Brian were on their way out the door when Jon started to sing, they both turned around, amazed by what they were hearing. They contacted Jon who wa...