Josh Rand (born August 19, 1974) is an American musician best known as the rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist from the band Stone Sour.Josh Rand started out playing Bass guitar, when he was 15 years old. Inspired by Billy Sheehan, Cliff Burton & Jason Newsted just to name a few. He has known Corey Taylor since he was 15. The two have played in several bands together before Josh switch to guitar at age 17.