About Korn
"Our fans make the band. What they give we give right back. They're an integral part of us. They are us." — Jonathan Davis
- Members: Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, Jonathan Davis, Ray Luzier, James "Munky" Shaffer, Brian "Head" Welch
- Formed in 1993 in Bakersfield, California
- Released in 1995, Korn's self-titled debut album reached No. 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers Album Chart, and is said to have led the way for a new wave of metal, or "nü metal." Their sophomore album, 1996's Life Is Peachy, reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200.
- Korn won their first GRAMMY at the 42nd GRAMMY Awards for Best Short Form Music Video for "Freak On A Leash."
- Did you know? Korn guest starred on a 1999 episode of the hit TV show "South Park."
- The group contributed a batch of signed merchandise for the MusiCares MAP Fund charity auction in 2011. MusiCares MAP Fund provides financial and supportive assistance for music people in need of addiction recovery services.
All Grammy Awards and
Nominations for Korn
| Year | Award | Artists | Work | All Nominees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Best Metal Performance | Korn | Rotting In Vain | All Nominees |
| 2011 | Best Metal Performance | Korn | Let The Guilt Go | All Nominees |
| 2004 | Best Metal Performance | Korn | Did My Time | All Nominees |
| 2003 | Best Metal Performance | Korn | Here To Stay | All Nominees |
| 2000 | Best Hard Rock Performance | Korn | Freak On A Leash (Track) | All Nominees |
| 2000 | Best Music Video | Korn | Freak On A Leash | All Nominees |
| 1998 | Best Metal Performance | Korn | No Place To Hide (Track) | All Nominees |
| 1997 | Best Metal Performance | Korn | Shoots And Ladders (Track) | All Nominees |
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