James D. Root (born October 2, 1971), also known simply as Jim, or by his number #4, is an American musician known for being one of the guitarists for Slipknot, and the lead guitarist for Stone Sour. He was the last member to join the current line-up of Slipknot, in January 1999.
Birth name : James D. Root[1] Also known as : #4, The Peach Born : October 2, 1971 Des Moines, Iowa Genre(s) : Alternative metal, Hard rock, Nu metal, Post-grunge Occupation(s) : Musician, songwriter Instrument(s) : Guitar, drums Years active : 1992–present Label(s) : Roadrunner, Nuclear Blast Associated acts : Slipknot, Stone Sour, Anal Blast, Atomic Opera, Deadfront
Personal life and career
Root was born in Des Moines, Iowa. He has performed in bands such as Anal Blast, 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 song Root recorded during the album's sessions was "Purity", which is only featured on the short-lived first pressing of Slipknot. Despite this, the song has become a staple for 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, before leaving the band to join Slipknot.
As well as lending his guitar talents to Stone Sour, Root has also performed drums on one song the band has recorded, the Come What(ever) May bonus track "The Day I Let Go". Outside Slipknot and Stone Sour, Root has appeared on Slipknot turntablist Sid Wilson's DJ Starscream album The New Leader, and 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.
Root has been dating Lacuna Coil vocalist Cristina Scabbia since 2004, when they met during the Ozzfest tour taking place that year.
Masks
Root originally used a bondage hood, inherited from Slipknot's original guitarist Josh Brainard following his depart from the band. He had pink hair at the time and would pull parts of it through a hole in the top of the mask. After a couple of performances and one photo shoot, he decided to change masks, as the bondage hood was too uncomfortable and would often distract him when playing. He then began using a jester-style mask, said to represent that side of his personality. His most recent variation of the mask is remains jester-styled, but has red diamonds detailing around its eyes, and a zipper in between its lips.
Equipment
James Root Signature Fender Telecaster guitar
In July 2007, Fender released a James Root Signature Fender Telecaster pickup switching system. The model is available in black with a white pickguard and maple fretboard, and in vintage white with a black pickguard and ebony fretboard.
Guitars
Backstage Custom Charvel San Dimas HH model built by Fender, containing a traditional Stratocaster look, but a thinner neck and two humbuckers B.C. Rich customized Assassin (dropped A tuning, used during the Iowa World Tour) Fender Flat Head Telecaster HH Black (custom model containing two volume knobs for switching effects) Fender Flat Head Telecaster HH Black (dropped A tuning, custom model containing two volume knobs for switching effects) Fender Flat Head Showmaster HH Black (containing the initials "JR" on the twelfth fret) Fender Flat Head Telecaster HH Black (main instrument, custom model) Jackson SL1 Soloist Black guitar (used during the Slipknot tour) Jackson SL3 Soloist Grey guitar (used during the Iowa World Tour) Maverick JR-4 PRS Private Stock Black (based around the Standard 24, used during the Iowa World Tour)
Amplifiers Orange Rockerverb 100, and 4 x 12 cab (with Stone Sour) Randall ISOlation Cab Rivera Knucklehead Reverb 100 KT88 Tubes (master amp) Rivera Knucklehead Reverb 100 6L6 Tubes (slave amp) Two Riveras 4x12 (Celestion G12T-75 speakers)
Effects
Audio-Technica AEW-R5200 Receiver Digital Music Corp. GCX Switcher Digital Music Corp. Ground Control Pro Digitech Hyper Phase Digitech Synth Wah Dunlop Crybaby Custom Shop DCR-2SR Rackmounted Wah with Expression pedal Dunlop JH-3S Jimi Hendrix Octave Fuzz Electro-Harmonix Small Stone Furman PL-Plus Power Conditioner NEW 2008 FURMAN AR-15 II voltage regulator Korg DTR-1000 Rackmounted Tuner Maxon AF-9 Auto Filter Maxon OD-9 Overdrive MXR Auto Q Wah Voodoo Labs pedal power supplier
Interesting about him
At 6'6", Root is the tallest member of Slipknot, measuring at least 4 inches over lead guitarist Mick Thomson, whom it is widely believed is the band's tallest. Despite being left-handed, Root right-handedly plays guitar.
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