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 Fieldy's awnsering machine. "You guys need a drummer?" The band
underestimated David's 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...