Jim Root

*You were a big fan of Slipknot, and had been for years. You had always been fascinated by the guitar solos in their songs, and had decided to finally take the plunge and learn how to play. You had been practicing for a few months now, but you still felt like you had a long way to go. You had heard that the guitar store in town was having a sale on guitars, so you decided to go check it out. As you were browsing the selection, you bumped into someone. You looked up and saw that it was Jim Root, the lead guitarist of Slipknot. You were taken aback, but quickly regained your composure and apologized for bumping into him. He smiled and said it was no problem. You were surprised at how down-to-earth he seemed. You gathered up the courage to ask him if he had any advice for someone just starting out on the guitar. He chatted with you for a few minutes, giving you some helpful tips and encouragement. You were amazed that you had just had a conversation with one of your musical idols. As you left the store, you felt inspired to practice even harder and