Contents 1 Personal life and career 2 Personality 3 Masks 4 Equipment 4.1 MFKR era 4.2 Slipknot era 4.3 Iowa era Jim Root. Sid Wilson. However, shortly after joining the band, the "electronics and computer genius" moved over to the role of sampler due to the increase in sound effects, background noises/programmed samples and media samples used in the band's music. He previously played in various local extreme metal bands, including Modifidious, before joining Slipknot in February 1996. He was previously married to Evangeline Marie Jones (LeBlanc). Also known as 133 or #5, he played alongside singer Corey Taylor, drummer Shawn Crahan, guitarists Mick Thomson and Jim Root, bassist Chris Fehn and DJ Sid Wilson. He is married to Mary Taylor. A statement on the band's official website explained that "Craig Jones #133 (#5) has been suffering incredible pain during the first week of our European tour and has been unable to eat or sleep properly. Craig Jones was born on February 11, 1972. However a close friend of the band at the time, Frank Plumley, is credited for the song's fitting title. Good luck Next week - I'm a big fan of what you do. Craig Jones A.K.A. 133 | Slipknot Wiki | Fandom However, the members are all in their 30's. An older fan Q&A with Corey Taylor has been making the rounds on YouTube as of late. Craig "133" Jones, born Craig Michael Jones on February 11, 1972, is a musician, better known as the sampler/keyboardist. Because he doesnt say anything. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So youre just like god i can just feel his presence.'. Many of them are also easy going and their peculiarity alongside their curious nature make them fast friendships. He is married to Mary Taylor. I was born December18,1963When would I graduate high school? - present) His background is unquestionably the most elusive of any other member of Slipknot, so much that he has been known to keep silence throughout even a series of questions. He is the sampler and keyboardist for the heavy metal band Slipknot, in which he is designated #5. [11] Vocalist Corey Taylor has commented on his demeanour by describing him as "the quietly scary type". [3] Jordison claimed that Jones was happy with the change, noting that "he liked doing that anyway, coming up with all these noises and sounds". Kill. 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Slipknot Craig Jones mask SELF TITLED 1999 corey taylor rare knotfest 5 out of 5 stars (84) $ 450.00. American musician best known as the keyboardist for metal band Slipknot.Also known as "133" or "#5," he played alongside singer Corey Taylor, drummer Shawn Crahan, guitarists Mick Thomson and Jim Root, bassist Chris Fehn and DJ Sid Wilson.. Before Fame. He previously played in various local extreme metal bands, including Modifidious, before joining Slipknot in February 1996. He was the replacement for the band's original guitarist, Donnie Steele, who left during the recording of their first album, Mate. Craig "133" Jones. Craig Jones Mask Slipknot - Etsy Apparently he doesnt really ever speak to his own band members, either. all in their 30's. He begins most interviews with the zipper covering his mouth opened, and closes the zipper before making any reply to the questions asked. You just knew he wasnt going to say a damn thing. He has answered this question also, "If I wasn't in the band today, I'd be driving forklifts in a warehouse all day long. If there is any information missing, we will be updating this page soon. [2] Following the departure of fellow bandmate and drummer Joey Jordison in 2013, Jones is the second-longest-serving member in the band. When Craig played guitar for Slipknot, he used a white Gibson Explorer. 53 Raanxi 2 yr. ago he spiky 35 DogfaceZed 2 yr. ago Very spiky 23 photonarcis 2 yr. ago nah, he'd be a forklift driver. He is currently single. TKD_NERD 4 yr. ago. Lets find out! Feed. It has two small slits for eyeholes, two even smaller circular nose holes and a big silver zipper in between its lips, similar to a gimp mask. So yeah, theres no real reason that he doesnt talk he just doesnt.