Josh Rand

Josh Rand
Josh Rand
	Josh Rand performing live with Stone Sour in 2018.
Background information
Born	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

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.