Biography

James Donald Root (born October 2, 1971) is an American guitarist. He is one of two guitarists for heavy metal band Slipknot, in which he is designated #4, as well as the former lead guitarist for rock band Stone Sour.

Known For

Rollerball

Slipknot Band Member

Slipknot - Hellbound

Self

Slipknot: Goat

Himself

Slipknot: Rock On The Range Festival 2015

Guitars

Slipknot : Rock Am Ring 2019

James Root

Slipknot - Knotfest Los Angeles

Himself

Slipknot - Live at Resurrection Fest EG 2023

Self

Slipknot: Audible Visions of (Sic)ness

Guitar