Jim Root from Slipknot: "I am too awkward to be a big rockstar"

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  • Опубликовано: 3 июл 2019
  • Jim Root, number 4 from Slipknot spoke to me about his struggle with OCD, getting old, beeing a part of one of the biggest metal bands and his everyday life on tour. I also asked him to choose between one day with Donald Trump and one week with Nickelback on the bus - check out what was his answer ;)
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  • @TheLeader664
    @TheLeader664 5 лет назад +1604

    I told Jim he was my favorite guitarist once and he just smiled and got quiet lol

    • @marinbeasley4767
      @marinbeasley4767 3 года назад +221

      Awh you made him get all flustered🙃🤣

    • @brandi2080
      @brandi2080 3 года назад +99

      Humble, what a great quality in man😁

    • @indigobianca7683
      @indigobianca7683 2 года назад +18

      awh

    • @qarevenge17
      @qarevenge17 2 года назад +11

      Mine too for several years now

    • @scrimpmster
      @scrimpmster 2 года назад +36

      Honestly, not just a great guitarist, that's the sign that he's a good person.

  • @dalemaherwoodlock3383
    @dalemaherwoodlock3383 5 лет назад +1413

    I find it crazy that Jim is in one of the biggest metal bands in the world and yet he has absolutely no ego.
    Such a role model.

    • @TheLucasGregory
      @TheLucasGregory 4 года назад +65

      Also he's one of the best guitarists nowadays! Dude it's just a beast of a shredder!

    • @twiztid133
      @twiztid133 4 года назад +7

      Everyone has ego idiot

    • @hbuss12
      @hbuss12 4 года назад +48

      @@twiztid133 clearly you do

    • @PhantomColette
      @PhantomColette 4 года назад +6

      @@hbuss12 true

    • @Drunkcat008
      @Drunkcat008 4 года назад +4

      @@twiztid133 i don't see it in him

  • @NonVaccinated
    @NonVaccinated 5 лет назад +287

    Jim “You Know” Root

  • @-EPTH
    @-EPTH 4 года назад +288

    he protecc
    he attacc
    but most importantly he keep his hair intact

    • @rat-boi-zen5162
      @rat-boi-zen5162 3 года назад +20

      He protecc
      He attacc
      But most importantly he has a very long bacc

    • @kraber101
      @kraber101 3 года назад +19

      Jim Root has the opposite of balding, he gets more hair as he gets older

  • @Hikaeme-od3zq
    @Hikaeme-od3zq 5 лет назад +515

    This is probably my fav Jim's mask, so clean yet so badass.

    • @lavishmctavish4905
      @lavishmctavish4905 4 года назад +56

      The beard and the hair definitely finish it off. The mask fits the man underneath.

    • @Le_Ilta._.official
      @Le_Ilta._.official 3 года назад +10

      I love the mask too but I prefer it dirtied up a bit so it doesn’t look as clean

    • @foxxysoxxs
      @foxxysoxxs 3 года назад +10

      Gives me Phantom of the Opera vibes

    • @Superball01
      @Superball01 3 года назад +10

      It’s weird, I like his WANYK mask, but I don’t really like The Gray Chapter mask. My favorite mask of his is the AHIG mask.

    • @humanguy1643
      @humanguy1643 3 года назад +6

      I prefer his ahig mask. Looked badass and kinda creepy.

  • @XandeRToXic
    @XandeRToXic 5 лет назад +492

    You don't hear the term "Maggots" thrown around much anymore. It's always nice to hear them call us Maggots.

    • @WellRedHeathen
      @WellRedHeathen 5 лет назад +26

      Til I die♡

    • @chillyee1816
      @chillyee1816 4 года назад +3

      very nice to hear them call us faggots yes

    • @dorispedras
      @dorispedras 4 года назад +24

      Hearing him mentioning the maggots warmed my heart up a bit too.

    • @SlipknotFan47
      @SlipknotFan47 3 года назад +9

      My Mom is into BTS and calls her a BTS army and I say I’m a maggot and she gave me a weird look and I spent 3 hours explaining to her...

    • @puglover6113
      @puglover6113 3 года назад +3

      @@SlipknotFan47 damn, my mom is into Mexican bands 😂👍

  • @alexlief2072
    @alexlief2072 5 лет назад +1965

    I don't think it was unprofessional to say that you are a huge fan of Slipknot. Well done, I enjoyed the interview with Jim Root #4

    • @raygengamer8440
      @raygengamer8440 5 лет назад +38

      alex lief fuck professionalisms!!!!!!!

    • @ridebmx24seven
      @ridebmx24seven 5 лет назад +11

      Had the same thought, great interview too!

    • @benasslick67
      @benasslick67 5 лет назад +4

      I agree but they have different beliefs or whatever over there

    • @JustSendMeLocationPlease
      @JustSendMeLocationPlease 5 лет назад +36

      That would flatter the shit out of me if I was a musician. It really bothers me when people ask them recycled generic questions they’ve already been asked a million times.
      The best questions come from the people who are truly interested

    • @alexlief2072
      @alexlief2072 5 лет назад +3

      @@JustSendMeLocationPlease fucking damn right! I 100% agree with you.

  • @yaseenmohammed3648
    @yaseenmohammed3648 5 лет назад +169

    "Too awkward to be a big rock star". You sir, are an awesome rock star.

  • @Dams21
    @Dams21 5 лет назад +1053

    Jim Root is my favorite rockstar on this planet. He is such a humble, genuine and awesome guy. His stage presence is just out of this world. He's the reason I started to play guitar!

    • @sishtx_anxiety
      @sishtx_anxiety 5 лет назад +4

      Dude saaame !!!

    • @sjescone
      @sjescone 5 лет назад +9

      Same man, if you have Jim as an example you know you will be a good artist

    • @ZX6R_SQUID
      @ZX6R_SQUID 5 лет назад +1

      I started to learn because of Robb Flynn but Jim Root is what gave me my sound and tone and play style.

    • @ameerulehsan5616
      @ameerulehsan5616 5 лет назад +2

      Same with me. But im lefty.. :(

    • @alexlief2072
      @alexlief2072 5 лет назад

      I've not seen him live yet, I hope too. I hope that you follow him on Instagram, Pinterest and others. I definitely agree with your comment.

  • @masterweapon334
    @masterweapon334 4 года назад +82

    He’s really not awkward in conversation, he speaks so well.

  • @tasteless7795
    @tasteless7795 4 года назад +168

    I fucking love Jim, you can see all this shit hasn’t changed him like it has with some other members, he is a amazing guitarist and great on stage, and he goes out of his way to be nice to his fans and show his appreciation, he replies to as many comments on his Instagram still, definitely a member you can’t replace

  • @rachelwilliams2896
    @rachelwilliams2896 3 года назад +18

    No one hates jim. Jim is the best, nicest, chillest person ever

  • @Tk-115
    @Tk-115 5 лет назад +890

    WHY CAN'T I STOP STARRING AT HIS EAR!?

    • @jakemode
      @jakemode 5 лет назад +41

      It's just like pointing directly at the camera lmao

    • @givenspade
      @givenspade 5 лет назад +38

      his ear looked like it was alive itself.

    • @thatoneguy444
      @thatoneguy444 5 лет назад +37

      *I CAN'T UNSEE IT **-GODAMMIT-** GOSHDARNIT*

    • @clutch2827
      @clutch2827 5 лет назад +16

      Like an uncooked doughnut.

    • @sewerrat4539
      @sewerrat4539 5 лет назад +9

      Idk why but I'm always starring at their (including every member who has them)ear piercings

  • @natoshabutterworth6059
    @natoshabutterworth6059 5 лет назад +327

    Jim has always been my favorite member. Incredibly talented, humble enough to lay back and fit in his spot, but also incredibly smart and always has a very interesting take on the Slipknot anomaly throughout the years

  • @katej2284
    @katej2284 5 лет назад +58

    I went to a signing years ago (Subliminal Verses era) and met all of them and they were all friendly but Jim was like the 'gentleman', he would really thank each person for coming in that awesome voice. Comes across as a great guy :)

  • @sandrahajduk6850
    @sandrahajduk6850  5 лет назад +153

    Hey Guys! Just want to say THANK YOU for all the kinds words here!! Hope to delight you with some more interviews soon :) \m/

    • @alexlief2072
      @alexlief2072 5 лет назад +2

      I hope you do and maybe either the whole of slipknot or Corey Taylor and couple of others like the clown, Mick Thompson and Sid.

    • @whydahell3816
      @whydahell3816 5 лет назад +1

      I love ya! For sure!

    • @Grimeyhoob
      @Grimeyhoob 4 года назад +1

      Very genuine of you to tell Jim that youre a fan. And good that you let him talk rather than interrupting with too many questions, which is what some interviewers do.

    • @mattasticmattattack8546
      @mattasticmattattack8546 4 года назад +2

      No , THANK YOU MAGGOT

  • @lolzacre5630
    @lolzacre5630 5 лет назад +783

    "You know"

  • @crystalspears465
    @crystalspears465 5 лет назад +231

    Jim is so laid back and just cool!❤❤

  • @salomefrancis5332
    @salomefrancis5332 5 лет назад +192

    But it is BECAUSE you're awkward why we love you so much Jim lol.

    • @gliocchiali6075
      @gliocchiali6075 4 года назад +14

      @Alex I love him cause he fucking shreds and he's one of my main inspirations for writing riffs

  • @acadia5898
    @acadia5898 5 лет назад +35

    Jim Root is so watchable. i could watch him for so long!. he is also very intellegent! "rock comes and goes every 10 years", he is not some asshole who keeps saying "rock is dying because of pop, rock is superior and pop is inferior", "nowadays music is the worst". he is such an inspiration!

  • @whydahell3816
    @whydahell3816 5 лет назад +17

    If you watch any of his videos when he's UNMASKED he is a genuine man. The fact that he says hes still learning how to play and doesnt feel like a HUGE rock star is just pure honesty. A real person being fuckn real.

  • @Ari2_cute
    @Ari2_cute 5 лет назад +266

    If he's awkward then I must be super awkward lol loved the interview and I always enjoy Slipknot one on one interviews because there's a lot more to each member than meets the eye! They all bring something to the table and Jim is a very personable guy with amazing talent lol you can come clean my house Jim anytime 😂😂😂😂😁😁😁😁😎😎😎😎

  • @shaneforbes7865
    @shaneforbes7865 5 лет назад +427

    Damm throwing that shade at nickelback hell yea.

  • @DRako-nr4rj
    @DRako-nr4rj 5 лет назад +274

    Jim Root - for me u are a rockstar and no matter what you think, I'm big fan of yours.
    Thank you for expressing yourself, because you're good in what you do!
    Your Maggot,
    DRako ♥

  • @memelicious7372
    @memelicious7372 5 лет назад +348

    Jim look less jester and more phantom of the opera

    • @greenmatrix30seven
      @greenmatrix30seven 5 лет назад +2

      I can see that

    • @SINStrykerSF
      @SINStrykerSF 5 лет назад +24

      I think it's because he doesn't have the pointy chin/jaw piece anymore like on his old masks.

    • @shanksmcnasty6650
      @shanksmcnasty6650 5 лет назад +18

      @@SINStrykerSF and because he got rid of the diamond-ish jester eye paint on this one that hes always had. He might have actually been going for a phantom kinda look

    • @greenmatrix30seven
      @greenmatrix30seven 5 лет назад +2

      SINStrykerSF that’s actually a very good point

    • @greenmatrix30seven
      @greenmatrix30seven 5 лет назад +7

      Kinda took some getting used to w/ the beard and the cutout but...suits him

  • @averagepeanutenjoyer7933
    @averagepeanutenjoyer7933 5 лет назад +27

    When he said "y'know" I really felt that😢😳

  • @Aaron_Gentry
    @Aaron_Gentry 5 лет назад +86

    Jim Root is one of my favorite Slipknot members. Seriously talented musician and seems like a very down to Earth guy

  • @antneesmokes23
    @antneesmokes23 5 лет назад +521

    Craigs mask is behind her bc he’s out burying bodies and his mask is more known than his face 🤣

  • @aminacodes
    @aminacodes 5 лет назад +49

    Jim is so damn humble, he's an amazing artist and one of the biggest rock stars out there ❤ Maggots love you, Jim ❤

  • @jdogseyebrows
    @jdogseyebrows 4 года назад +21

    I like how craig is just like:
    *Yo. I'mma just chill*

  • @zoard8263
    @zoard8263 5 лет назад +14

    i love how humble Jim is, he just seems completely trustworthy regardless of the situation.

  • @RealKeiPrime
    @RealKeiPrime 5 лет назад +17

    Am i the only one that finds jim's mask and his personality so damn cool?
    i like slipknot but jim's mask just makes me like him better.

  • @gzo313
    @gzo313 5 лет назад +37

    Congratulation, you are very fortunate to have been able to interview Jim Root. He is a great musical talent and comes off a genuine guy.

  • @danutd94
    @danutd94 5 лет назад +96

    What a fantastic interview. Really, really great, interesting questions and Jim is the coolest, nicest guy. Amazing job!

  • @bradcoleman5003
    @bradcoleman5003 5 лет назад +88

    Mr. Root is the best. we maggots are fortunate to have been able to hear his music and watch him perform. I want Slipknot to be around forever but for their sakes they have to stop at some point. much love and respect!

    • @okalright3941
      @okalright3941 3 года назад

      @Alex paul would have wanted them too continue

    • @okalright3941
      @okalright3941 3 года назад

      @Alex no. It doesnt. Ypure just mad because jay paul and chris is gone and refuse too accept bands change over time. They're still great.

  • @datlobstaguygenius1792
    @datlobstaguygenius1792 2 года назад +8

    Jims a huge inspiration, as a guitarist, an artist, and as a person.
    I feel we’re incredibly alike, and if he can have this kind of life, so can i.

  • @LoicPatryTurcotte
    @LoicPatryTurcotte 5 лет назад +59

    When Jim is way less akwward than he actually thinks he is
    Good interview

  • @Hellsknight675
    @Hellsknight675 4 года назад +10

    The sacrifices that bands and people like Jim make is absolutely huge like jim said he hardly spends time at home and that must be rough, these guys are the real heros! Their music gets us through our hardships as fans. So just a moment taken here to say thank you to Jim and all of slipknot for everything 🤘

  • @zacharyvinson2338
    @zacharyvinson2338 5 лет назад +76

    Jim Root is a legend. Amazing guitarist and person. Maggot for life, long live the knot 🤘

  • @ss-yu2rh
    @ss-yu2rh 2 года назад +4

    I swear this man is such a role model

  • @xtazee2001
    @xtazee2001 5 лет назад +8

    I could listen to jim talk all the time, seems like such an honest laid back guy 😊

  • @mamallama7708
    @mamallama7708 5 лет назад +16

    Talented, intelligent, humble ROCKSTAR you are Jim . Thanks for entertaining us, love ya.

  • @iAmSantiCruz
    @iAmSantiCruz 5 лет назад +27

    We love you Jim🙏🏽
    Long live Slipknot♥️🤘🏾

  • @alexninjacooking
    @alexninjacooking 5 лет назад +39

    Very nice interview, Jim is legend (: GreetZ to You, too

  • @zacradulski8322
    @zacradulski8322 4 года назад +3

    Listening to Jim Root is so entrancing. He has so much experience and insight. It's like listening to your grandpa talk about his war stories.

  • @ferna2294
    @ferna2294 5 лет назад +6

    Each member that Slipknot has had, has shown to be very well spoken, open minded and smart. It´s incredible to listen to these men´s music and then to listen to them speak. They are real artists. It´s not about metal, it´s about music at this point. They are one of those bands that have kept their voice loud and clear about their ideas on the world and music.
    Edit: Unprofessional? nah, showing love for the band that you are interviewing is never a bad thing.

  • @flickmybic7174
    @flickmybic7174 4 года назад +1

    I've been binge watching newer Slipknot interviews, and I must say this has to be the best yet! Great questions, hes such a laid back guy.

  • @Robert048
    @Robert048 5 лет назад +2

    I've always loved and respected how humble he is. Great interview.

  • @corvir4
    @corvir4 5 лет назад +24

    One of the best interviews I've seen in a while :) So enjoyable to watch. Congrats.

  • @gbcrowne271
    @gbcrowne271 3 года назад +1

    Great interview! I love Jim! He’s such a talented, down to earth, articulated guy! He’s a true rock star with an amazing stage presence! 🤟🏻

  • @adamcoleman4923
    @adamcoleman4923 5 лет назад +10

    He's my favorite member. Cool guy

  • @CLuvTravels
    @CLuvTravels 5 лет назад +6

    Honestly, I watch too many interviews but you knocked this one out of the stadium. You actually asked alot of questions I had not heard before, you didn't sound like some lifeless journalist, I really liked the one-or-the-other questions and of course your beautiful, well done

  • @MetroGnome
    @MetroGnome 2 года назад +1

    Thank you Jim and hostess with the mostest! Much love and appreciation 💌😊✌

  • @ahmedalansari8370
    @ahmedalansari8370 5 лет назад +2

    A modest legend , love the interview , well done 👍🏻

  • @689moose
    @689moose 5 лет назад +2

    The fact that after 20 years, I am still buying, and getting excited for this band says a lot. I think it is the passion you can feel that keeps most coming back.

  • @adayinthelifeof6197
    @adayinthelifeof6197 5 лет назад +1

    He is such an awesome and kind guy. Met him after a show a couple of years ago and he really took his time to chill and talk with us, we were only a few people, but he was such a nice guy to us! He is an amazing musician and a straight up nice guy.

  • @blendzol
    @blendzol Год назад +1

    The first time I saw Slipknot was as if I had 10 cups of espresso all at once. I was breathing hard, my heartbeat was through the roof, and was just floored watching the pit. Amazing guitar players and to see Jim speak so humbly is just amazing. Such a smart well-spoken man.

  • @mrmax1067
    @mrmax1067 5 лет назад +2

    This is one the realest interviews I have ever seen

  • @marietanner7538
    @marietanner7538 5 лет назад +1

    I really liked listening and watching this interview, it's awesome how down to earth jim is even tho he's part of a huge genre of music...i like how he laughs and is very personable instead of being self absorbed and rude

  • @flameson14
    @flameson14 3 года назад

    This man is my absolute favorite guitar player out there! Everything from his tone to his humbleness SO INSPIRING

  • @user-oq2ch6ow2b
    @user-oq2ch6ow2b 5 лет назад +8

    8:48 relatable

  • @EsquireUnlimited
    @EsquireUnlimited 5 лет назад +3

    great interview. I grew up on Slipknot. Jim is cool and humble, a legend of the axe!

  • @MystikalSage
    @MystikalSage 5 лет назад +4

    Awesome interview Sandra!

  • @MindOfJigsaw1
    @MindOfJigsaw1 5 лет назад +3

    One of the most humblest guys ever. Met him 17 years ago!

  • @clicheguevara5282
    @clicheguevara5282 4 года назад +1

    I've been in the industry for my whole life and Jim is easily one of the nicest pros I've ever met.
    I hung out with him in LA for less than 10 minutes one day after he finished a meet and greet with 100+ people. We talked about our love of Jazzmaster guitars.
    I ran into him the next day and he smiled really big and called me by name. I was floored that he remembered me, let alone my name.

  • @nesisgontier8841
    @nesisgontier8841 5 лет назад +13

    i really loved the interview!, it was fun and had interesting questions!.

  • @jamesm5883
    @jamesm5883 5 лет назад +4

    Wow,he's so humble,such a great guy!

  • @Rockchickbabe
    @Rockchickbabe 2 года назад

    Love him so much!!! Awesome interview 😍

  • @cavidankaradag6541
    @cavidankaradag6541 4 года назад +2

    He is so cool

  • @dsuess
    @dsuess 4 года назад

    Though the title is very misleading, this is a very wonderful interview. With good questions and solid responses. Well done, both of them.

  • @drummerjeroensimons
    @drummerjeroensimons 5 лет назад

    Thank you Sandra for this superb interview with Jim!! He is an honest person, the world need those kind of people more...;) Cheers, Jeroen Simons, Independent, ex- Epica.

  • @jdmd3247
    @jdmd3247 5 лет назад +2

    This guy is my favorite Slipknot member and is in my top 3 of my favorite guitar players. Pretty humble, with interesting ideals and ofc talent to creat great music. He is pretty underrated in my opinon

  • @Czarol
    @Czarol 5 лет назад +2

    Świetny wywiad! Czekam na kolejne :-)

  • @BobcatWolfenstein
    @BobcatWolfenstein 5 лет назад +1

    Love this. Jim surprises me all the time.

  • @nikolaklimentova6381
    @nikolaklimentova6381 5 лет назад

    Sooo nice interview.. Sandra did a good job and Jim was so cute ♥

  • @zypher6018
    @zypher6018 5 лет назад +1

    A interviewer who is asking genuinely good and unique questions is rare. Well done !

  • @Desttro73
    @Desttro73 5 лет назад +9

    Jim "Ya Know" Root

  • @wwilliams74127
    @wwilliams74127 4 года назад

    I just the honesty from Jim. He just puts it out there, maybe giving more than the question was asking for.

  • @mattasticmattattack8546
    @mattasticmattattack8546 4 года назад +5

    I like how he acknowledges the fact of fads and resurfacing

  • @froydian9185
    @froydian9185 5 лет назад

    Having conversation with this charismatic man would be a dream come true. The dude is way too real, makes one remember that all is possible with hard work.

  • @gaba-gool2129
    @gaba-gool2129 5 лет назад +4

    jim, you are the realest! love you!

  • @JDsgreatz28
    @JDsgreatz28 3 года назад +1

    You can tell Jim is super smart and still humble... Dude has my respect 🤘🤘

  • @Headjunk
    @Headjunk 5 лет назад +6

    Great interview with really good questions, Jim seems like a really down to earth guy. Thanks for uploading 🤘😁

  • @BANlKS
    @BANlKS 4 года назад

    great interview! very impressed!

  • @eetfukouijaaa
    @eetfukouijaaa 4 года назад

    Damn Jim is such a chill dude. Loved the interview.

  • @Eeyeore360
    @Eeyeore360 5 лет назад

    Great job, that was a cool interview!

  • @moncreebrown948
    @moncreebrown948 3 месяца назад

    My favorite guitarist and members of Slipknot, such a humble cerebral guy. Freaking awesome.

  • @neildewestelinck6639
    @neildewestelinck6639 5 лет назад +1

    Really sounds like a genuine, good guy.

  • @cheezy8492
    @cheezy8492 Год назад +1

    Jim is genuinely the perfect musician, he doesnt think what he does is sooo amazing like his fans do whike keeping the ego in check

  • @MacAudio74
    @MacAudio74 5 лет назад

    Very cool yet real interview. Nice one!

  • @creamC19
    @creamC19 4 года назад

    It takes a lot of courage to interview somebody you're a fan of and you did it great! I think I couldn't have been able to do it, I would have started to break out in sweat and to stutter

  • @Slipknot4769
    @Slipknot4769 4 года назад

    Great interview! Jim's a badass.

  • @nobrainsnoheadaches2316
    @nobrainsnoheadaches2316 5 лет назад

    Great interview you had some really good questions.

  • @callmewaves1160
    @callmewaves1160 5 лет назад +5

    Aww dear sweet bean. I don't think you are too awkward! I love listening to you talk ♥️

  • @ArjayLeano23
    @ArjayLeano23 5 лет назад

    Consistently every Jim Root's interview he's just relaxed, answering to the questions like a normal human being. No arrowgance nor sort of hype rockstar attitude kinda thing response. Good health and more years of success to you and Slipknot! #maggotsforlife #{sic) #slipknot #jimroot

  • @robertak4783
    @robertak4783 5 лет назад

    Great interview Jim is highly talented guitarist the new album is epic

  • @hansolo9523
    @hansolo9523 5 лет назад +1

    Dzięki za wywiad :p

  • @kaleidaskope2035
    @kaleidaskope2035 5 лет назад +3

    Who else was waiting for her to say “no, I want you to promise that you will never let go”

  • @beezysbeatz4924
    @beezysbeatz4924 5 лет назад +4

    Jim Root's the fucking best man. So genuine and down to earth. Love that new mask too!

  • @superspider9750
    @superspider9750 5 лет назад +1

    The members who do speak....speak very intelligent. Always great interviews