Josh Rand

Josh Rand (born August 19, 1974) is an American musician best known as the rhythm guitarist of the band Stone Sour.

Josh Rand
Josh Rand performing live with Stone Sour in 2018.
Background information
Born (1974-08-19) August 19, 1974
OriginDes Moines, Iowa, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • bass
Years active
  • 1993
  • 2000–present
LabelsRoadrunner
Associated acts

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.

Stone Sour

Josh Rand is the second longest-serving member of Stone Sour after Corey Taylor, they have both gone on to release six studio albums and two covers EP's with the band.[1] Rand has stated that he adds elements of metal in Stone Sour's music.[2]

Roadrunner United

In 2005, Roadrunner Records released Roadrunner United: The All-Star Sessions to celebrate the label's 25th birthday. Josh Rand, along with Jesse Leach (Killswitch Engage, Seemless, The Empire Shall Fall), Matt Heafy (Trivium), Mike D'Antonio (Killswitch Engage, ex-Overcast, Death Ray Vision) and Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative) contributed a track "Blood & Flames".

Other projects

In 2013 Josh Rand released an instructional DVD called 'The Sound And The Story'. The DVD series takes you behind the scenes with Stone Sour guitarist Josh Rand, it features guitar contents, lessons, exercises, interviews, gear tours, and more.[3]

Discography
Main article: Stone Sour discography
Stone Sour
Roadrunner United

Filmography
  • 2010: The Making of Audio Secrecy
  • 2011: Stone Sour Live In Briton
  • 2013: Josh Rand: The Sound and The Story

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-11-29. Retrieved 2015-02-22.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-11-29. Retrieved 2015-02-22.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/stone-sour-guitarist-josh-rand-to-release-the-sound-and-the-story-instructional-dvd/
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