Corey knew early on music was his career destiny. He actively participated in marching, jazz, concert and symphonic bands in Jr. high, High school, and the college levels.

As a professional drum artist Corey begin his career with the B-Katz ( Blues & Jazz Trio), after a five year run with the B-Katz he started recording and touring as an independent drum artist, with Dorothy Moore (R&B), Sally Jayne (Alternative Rock), Terrell (R&B) , Floyd Taylor (R&B), Zac Harmon (Blues), Vasti Jackson ( Blues, R&B), Tito Jackson (Blues, R&B), and Diunna Greenleaf (Blues) to name a few!!! Corey is also featured with the B-Katz in the film documentary Titled "The Blues" directed by Martin Scorsese.

This is the start of even greater things to come for Corey!!!