Person · Male
Jim Root
- From
- Las Vegas, United States
- Since
- 1971–present
- Releases
- 1
- metal
- rock
About
James Donald Root (born October 2, 1971) is an American musician. He is one of two guitarists for nu metal band Slipknot, in which he is designated #4, as well as the former lead guitarist for rock band Stone Sour.
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He is considered by a variety of journalists to be among the best and most important nu metal guitarists of all time.
Member of
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Stone Sour background vocals, guitar family
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Slipknot guitar
Discography
Singles
Links
Involved with
Also known as
James Donald Root
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- fe1f7d08-abbd-4fe2-91fe-fe3a803b3ac7
- IPI
- 00344177954
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 7 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.