Today in the things I didn't know before department, we learn that Corey Taylor was offered the starring role in the VH1 reality dating series, Rock of Love. Rock of Love is a dating show, that had primarily featured Poison frontman Bret Michaels, and was actually a spin-off of Flavor of Love, which starred Flava Flav of Public Enemy.
But how was Corey Taylor even approached for the role? Speaking to Seattle's KISW 99.9 FM, Taylor revealed:
"I've gotten offered a lot of [non-music-related projects] over the years. I actually got called… I wanna say about seven years ago, I got called about being on 'Rock Of Love'. I think Bret had passed on it, on one of the seasons. And I was, like, 'Don't ever call me again.'
Honestly, I was sitting there… I was, like, [trying to figure out] who in their right mind thought I was the perfect dude for 'Rock of Love 12' or whatever the hell it was. And I was just, like, there's some idiots in this business. I'm just letting you know. I don't know if you got that memo. There's some stupid people [who] were given the keys to the kingdom.
I was talking to my manager. I was, like, 'Where the hell…? What conversation were they having where they went from one end to me? How the hell did you get to me and thought that I would be down with that?' At first I was pissed, and then I just started laughing my… I was just, like, 'You've gotta be kidding! Really?!"
Now, I can't say I've seen a single episode of the show but can you imagine how hilarious the challenges would've been. Eating literal maggots! Creating nooses! Tea time with Corey. Taylor expressed some regret for not agreeing to do the show and totally fucking it up…
In retrospect, I was, like, 'Man, I should have just done one week and just ruined it.' [I should done] the complete opposite of what could have been and just destroyed these people's dreams. But at the same time, it's, like…I've got a pretty good vibe for what works for me and what doesn't.
But Corey makes it clear he does not want to ruin his good name:
"I'm not gonna be that guy that kind of cashes in my name for a quick paycheck. I would rather do what works for me, and hopefully have people come with me on that journey, than worry about anything like that. Because as long as you stick to your guns and do what works for you, you're gonna keep the lights on, you're gonna be able to pay your rent. And that's all that matters to me, really."
Kudos to you, Corey. I'm sure there was a lot of money you turned down for that. But seriously, who in their right mind at VH1 thought this was a good idea?
