Corey Feldman, the actor and musician currently touring with Limp Bizkit, recently revealed the method behind the madness of his now-infamous guitar solo. In an appearance on the X5 Podcast, Feldman confessed that the widely circulated clip of him playing guitar was, in fact, an intentional troll designed to spark debate and confusion. This revelation adds a layer of intrigue to the viral moment that had the internet buzzing about the validity – and quality – of his guitar skills.
The buzz began when a video clip emerged online showing Feldman performing a guitar solo during his song “The Joke.” Almost immediately, discussions erupted questioning whether Feldman was genuinely playing the instrument, with some critics suggesting it was all for show. The debate escalated to the point where even Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst took notice. During a performance, Durst famously brought a chair onstage to watch Feldman’s guitar solo firsthand, seemingly to judge the authenticity of the playing himself.
As Feldman stated on the podcast, “I am now officially the King of Trolls.” He elaborated on his intention, explaining, “I got the whole world, not just questioning whether it was a good guitar solo or not a good guitar solo, but I got them questioning whether I was even playing it.” He then wryly admitted, “Obviously, it is one of the world’s worst guitar solos — intentionally… The song’s called ‘The Joke’… Obviously the whole world is captivated.”
While “The Joke” guitar solo was designed to be intentionally bad and generate controversy, Feldman was keen to emphasize that this wasn’t representative of his broader musical endeavors. With four solo studio albums and two albums with Corey Feldman’s Truth Movement under his belt, he has dedicated a significant portion of his career to music. He voiced frustration about his public image, suggesting a deliberate effort to undermine his credibility as a musician. “The media and the powers that be have worked overtime and spent a lot of money to misconstrue my image, to diminish my worth, to devalue me as an entertainer by perpetuating this message of ‘He’s worthless, he’s nothing, he’s not talented, his music sucks’… And they keep bolstering that,” Feldman explained.
Despite the negativity he feels has been directed his way, Feldman sees a silver lining in the viral guitar solo saga. He notes that past attempts to discredit him have often backfired, ultimately drawing more attention to his work. In this instance, the “worst guitar solo” has ironically become a talking point, proving Feldman’s point about the captivating nature of the spectacle, even if it’s all part of “The Joke.” For guitar players and music fans alike, the Corey Feldman Guitar Solo incident serves as a curious case study in internet virality, intentional trolling, and the complex relationship between celebrity, music, and public perception.
