Jim Root Net Worth

He has a signature Fender Telecaster as well as a signature Stratocaster to his name, and he also notably plays a Flathead guitar with EMG 81/60 pickups. Before joining Slipknot, Root was a busboy, waiter, and screen printer. He replaced the band’s original guitarist, Josh Brainard, in 1999 and is now considered to be one of the band’s main songwriters. Root left Stone Sour in May 2014 and he is currently performing solely with Slipknot. He has recorded ten albums with Slipknot and seven with Stone Sour.He is currently dating Cristina Scabbia from Lacuna Coil, and he owns a home in Atlantic Beach, Florida.