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For the American football player and coach, see Jim Root (American football).
James Root
File:Jim root .jpg
Background information
Birth nameJames Donald Root[1]
Also known as#4, Mr. Bigs, The Jester, Stuperbee
Born (1971-10-02) October 2, 1971 (age 52)
Las Vegas, Nevada[2][3]
GenresHeavy metal, alternative metal, nu metal, post-grunge, hard rock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, percussions
Years active1991–present
LabelsRoadrunner, Nuclear Blast
Website(External links)

James Donald "Jim" Root[1] (born October 2, 1971),[2][3] also known by his number #4, is an American musician known for being the guitarist for the metal band Slipknot, and for the rock band Stone Sour. He shares lead and rhythm guitar duties in both bands. He was the last member to join the current line-up of Slipknot, in January 1999.

Life and career

See also: Slipknot (band) and Stone Sour

James Root has performed in bands such as Atomic Opera, Deadfront and Stone Sour; the latter which he joined in 1995, and returned to along with vocalist Corey Taylor, during its revival in 2002. Prior to joining Slipknot, he worked as a screenprinter, waiter, and busboy. Root joined the band in January 1999, replacing their original guitarist, Josh Brainard, who left the band during the recording of their self-titled album, reportedly after having fulfilled his recording duties. In fact, the only two songs Root recorded during the album's sessions were "Purity" and "Me Inside", the former being featured on the short-lived first pressing of Slipknot as well as the 10th Anniversary Edition, and the latter being its replacement. Despite this, the song has become a staple for most of the band's live performances. Slipknot vocalist Corey Taylor invited Root to join the band based on Taylor's past experiences working with him in Stone Sour. Although filling in the spot of rhythm guitar in 1999, Root is considered to be one of the band's main songwriters and has written lead guitar parts for Slipknot's later albums particularly on All Hope is Gone. Root typically performs on lead guitar in Stone Sour, although he sometimes plays rhythm instead. He has spoken of both bands' guitar style as being twin guitar: "In both bands, I fulfill both roles. In Slipknot, Mick [Thomson] has some solos, and in Stone Sour, Josh [Rand] has some solos."[4] During the recording of Stone Sour's Audio Secrecy, he and Rand recorded their parts simultaneously.[5]

Jim Root of Slipknot performing at the Allstate Arena in 2009

Outside Slipknot and Stone Sour, Root has appeared on Slipknot turntablist Sid Wilson's DJ Starscream album The New Leader and John 5's The Devil Knows My Name, for the song "Black Widow of La Porte", and also appeared on the Roadrunner United project, performing the solo and harmony guitars on "Tired 'N Lonely" from the project's album The All-Star Sessions. He also appeared on Jonathan Davis and the SFA´s cover of Lil Wayne´s "Got Money". Jim Root is in a relationship with Lacuna Coil singer Cristina Scabbia, this is seen on his social media sites like Instagram and Facebook. He currently owns a home in Atlantic Beach, Florida.

Equipment

In July 2007, Fender released a Jim Root Signature Fender Telecaster guitar. This Telecaster model is available in flat black with a white pickguard and maple neck and fingerboard, or in flat white with a black pickguard, maple neck and ebony fingerboard. Both models feature mahogany bodies, 22 jumbo frets, a single volume control with no tone control, black hardware, and EMG humbuckers (EMG 81 in the bridge and EMG 60 in the neck). In 2010 a signature stratocaster was issued, with specs similar to his telecasters. They are available in black and white finishes. This guitar has also been used live on shows during 2009.[6] Prior to his endorsment deal with Fender, Root had been seen using PRS, Jackson, Charvel, and Maverick electric guitars and Martin acoustic guitars as well as a wide range of effect pedals and amplifers. In a 2009 performance for Eurockeennes, Jim used a Gibson Flying V.[7][8] In January 2010, a Jim Root Signature Fender Stratocaster was unveiled on the Fender website, similar to the one he has been seen using on stage, as of March 2009.[9] In 2012, Orange announced a new signature Tiny Terror amp based on their Rockerverb 100, Root's main amp, called the #4. Then Squier Telecaster signature model was released, similar to first Fender Telecaster Jim Root signature. White one comes with black pickguard and black one comes with white pickguard. Both Squiers have maple neck and rosewood fretboard (22 frets). Jim's signature Squiers do not contain EMG 81 and EMG 60. Squiers contain Covered Passive Humbucking Pickups (Neck and Bridge). He confirmed on his Instagram that a signature Jazzmaster will be released. They will have the same specs as the signature Stratocaster but with only ebony fretboards and no pickguard.

Jim's Live Setup

Guitars

Effects

Amplifiers

Discography

Main articles: Slipknot discography and Stone Sour discography
Slipknot
Stone Sour
Other appearances

Filmography

References

  1. ^ a b "JAMES ROOT in ZabaSearch People Search Engine". Zabasearch.com. Retrieved 2011-05-10.
  2. ^ a b "James Root Bebo Profile" (in Template:Us icon). Upload.bebo.com. Retrieved 2011-11-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  3. ^ a b "James Root Slipknot Metal Profile". Slipknot-metal.com. 1971-10-02. Retrieved 2011-11-13.
  4. ^ "The Lowdown: Jim Root of Stone Sour/Slipknot | Altsounds.com Features". Hangout.altsounds.com. 2010-11-13. Retrieved 2011-11-13.
  5. ^ "Stone Sour". Stone Sour. Retrieved 2011-11-13.
  6. ^ [1][dead link]
  7. ^ "Slipknot Equipment - Jim Root". Slipknot-metal.com. Retrieved 2011-05-10.
  8. ^ "Jim Root Guitar Rig Gear - Slipknot and Stone Sour". Uberproaudio.com. 2008-02-10. Retrieved 2011-05-10.
  9. ^ "Fender Products". Fender.com. Retrieved 2011-05-10.

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