Shannon Larkin

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Strap in for this one! Yamaha Drum Artist Shannon Larkin on tour with Godsmack - Shannon plays a Yamaha Live-Custom along with DTX900 pads and module. Big thanks to Chris Bradshaw for the video and make sure to check out Shannon on tour!

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@alizaezapata6964 3 жыл бұрын

I was in a band that opened up for Wrathchild in the mid-80s, I’m a drummer , This guy was a fucking maniac, the best drummer I ever saw in my life, still to this day Shannon Larkin, drums in concussion!

@jamesgrim1272 3 жыл бұрын

DC area? Hammerjacks ?

@kevinraider239 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, great work in Wrathchild!

@craigreed7555 3 жыл бұрын

The first time I saw Wrathchild was at the Switch in Raleigh NC and they were playing covers, and it was maybe 50 people there! Plus they had a bass player and Brad just sang (if you know these guys you know Brad Divens played bass and sang). Fast forward maybe a year and in that year they would sprinkle in more and more of their own songs until they were 100% original and people would be lined up around the block trying to get in. Me and my 2 best friends (one of who lived about a block away from the club) got to know those guys and they ended up just staying with me and my friends every they played and Shannon didn't drive so he would grab a bottle of Jack and get me to drive him around to after hours clubs and this guy was a freaking force with more energy than any 5 other people I know! Lol. So I can just say I love this guy! And the rest of Wrathchild as well, but especially Shannon! And you're right! The best drummer I've ever seen live! Anyone remember the song Slave to my dick? All Wrathchild fans will know that one! Peace!

@metalmellie4371 3 жыл бұрын

Finally , a decent comment, thank you!!

@stevenbuckner9749 2 жыл бұрын

Crystal myth? Did you fill in for Gregg when he left for Berkley?

@adamyaw 6 жыл бұрын

Like Godsmack or not Shannon is one of the best drummers of our Generation !!! All 98lbs of him!

@KarlstadDrums 6 жыл бұрын

Is that he's real weight?? But he is truly a beast though, respect to him!

@adamyaw 4 жыл бұрын

Nils Hedstrom no it was just a joke. That guy burns more calories in an hour than most people do in a day. He is an awesome drummer

@frankiefoster9730 3 жыл бұрын

I've been watching Shannon sense he was 16 playing in Wrathchild around Wv & Md. They played a Place called Shiley acres alot. A open concert arena in a field in Wv. A guy started it in his field and it took off had it for yrs had 3 or shows a month with 4 to 5 Bands every weekend from July to Oct. Alot of big bands played there

@shannonhenry7608 3 жыл бұрын

Beat the crap outta some drums like him and see if that doesn't help manage your weight, lol

@mattg3971 3 жыл бұрын

You really can see through him

@kellyjohns6612 2 жыл бұрын

The man can hold the "phone" to his ear, keep time and flip the cameraman the bird. Raw talent

@djjefferson311 6 жыл бұрын

Been a Godsmack fan since 99. Ain't nothin they can do wrong. Larkin kills it on the drums. Major talent all round in this band. 🤘

@joeymiller3907 3 жыл бұрын

Besides write really shitty and cheesy lyrics

@orezutic4685 3 жыл бұрын

@@joeymiller3907 besides Bulletproof

@shawnsynnestvedt5292 3 жыл бұрын

Allow the members are absolute monsters on their respective instruments. The really dumb it down for the band.

@shaneb.9458 5 жыл бұрын

Dude is a *BEAST* behind that kit!! Truly one of the best drummers on Earth!!

@shannonhammock4513 4 жыл бұрын

My name is Shannon Hammock i am 50yrs old started playing drums since i was 11yrs old i gota say that Shannon Larkin is by FAR my abdolute f*****g favorite drummer on this entire PLANET. S. LARKIN u r the one person n this world i would absolutely do anything to meet u get a couple of ur playing sticks and get sum pics with. Since my mother passed away u r ABSOLUTELY my 1 hero that i have left,in my eyes u r the greatest EVER. U know wut ppl say it doesn't hurt to wishful thinking. I would walk from my hometown Paris, TN all the way to Boston or hell ANYWHER u r just to meet. U r the BEST EVER!

@mhilton19 6 жыл бұрын

That's what a rock star looks like!!

@Rick-tf4dl 3 жыл бұрын

YES so TRUE that's what great rock looks like

@PedroDVC 6 жыл бұрын

This guy's a show by himself!

@briangreene851 3 жыл бұрын

I knew Shannon back when he played with Wrathchild his chops are insane🤘

@jasonstarnes3838 6 жыл бұрын

Best drummer ever, adrenalin machine!!!!!

@jamiecolby8629 6 жыл бұрын

my home state boys. been listening to Godsmack since the beginning. almost 23 years now.

@iwilrage 3 жыл бұрын

Please give him a cheeseburger please! Godsmack makes enough to feed him!

@drumtravelfun 7 жыл бұрын

The Machinist is a good drummer.

@roccoz2231 6 жыл бұрын

For real. If the camera adds ten pounds, Shannon must look like a coat rack in person.

@mikesperko3921 3 жыл бұрын

Christian Bale. Good one

@jamesluallen3550 3 жыл бұрын

😄🤣 yes

@hellfire8883 3 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah looks like he hasn't slept in years he just drums 24/7

@user-zc8ml5ne4u 2 ай бұрын

Yea, was thinking the exact same thing. Doesnt look too healthy IMO. Heroin? Anorexia? Really great drummer and cool kit though.

@shannonbuck7357 3 жыл бұрын

Shannon Larkin is pure awesome! Not cause we share the first name, but cause he is one hell of a drummer. He may just need to get dewormed. :) The entire band is above and beyond talent. If we ever have the opportunity to go to see live gigs again, would highly recommend seeing them when they come around. They do not disappoint!

@maximumzeroradio 3 жыл бұрын

Been a fan of this cat since the Wrathchild America days

@robertcruzdrums 3 жыл бұрын

Cool... I did not know he was in Wrathchild America!

@MrN75nokia 3 жыл бұрын

Ugly Kid Joe too

@Jackalope40 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrN75nokia and Candlebox, and Amen.

@MrN75nokia 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jackalope40 had no idea he drum with Candlebox

@trinityfaithsheppard6723 3 жыл бұрын

I will never get tired of hearing you play. Shannon you fucking rock !!!!!!!!

@screamingcheemie2338 3 жыл бұрын

I was in a band that opened for Shannon in Wrathchild and his band Souls at Zero ! He was amazing to watch and super cool ! His singer Brad Divens was the engineer on our first release ! Good times !!!

@jimmythundarrsdrumcoverser492 5 жыл бұрын

Two words....PURE BEAST

@denverwatts653 6 жыл бұрын

The absolute BEST.....the truely GOAT.....keep it real...keep it live...keep it SHANNON LARKIN

@lefthook4878 3 жыл бұрын

Really? So he's better than Rüdinger, Diepold, Harclerode, Haake, Hoglan, Lombardo, Asheim, Duplantier, Sandoval, Mournier, Menza, and Carey, along with so many others who literally smoke him? Gtfoh with goat. He's not even in the top 100. Bands whose drummers make this dude look amateur Meshuggah Cryptopsy Whitechapel Nile Behemoth Morbid Angel Death Fear Factory Cannibal Corpse Jinjer Lamb Of God Gojira Megadeth Anthrax Korn Tool Slayer Testament Overkill Fit For An Autopsy Slipknot Deicide Primus Iron Maiden... I can literally go on and on naming bands and drummers who are just levels above him. He's radio friendly...and needs to eat before he dies, but he is nowhere near even close to being goat...he isn't even greatest on the radio. Neil Peart has that title

@janethomson142 5 жыл бұрын

I’d give ANYTHING to be able to play a fraction that good. I LOVE Godsmack and Shannon Larkin is the reason I started to play drums. My idol...

@kevinstrang11 3 жыл бұрын

1 of my all time fav drummers

@Dragracer612 3 жыл бұрын

Larkin is in my personal top 10 easily. Maybe top 5 even. He is a band guy.

@bryonwatkins1432 4 жыл бұрын

Shannon ALWAYS kills it. Fuck yes. At 47, now 48, he’s the reason why i’m learning how to drum now!

@bufordteejustice1119 3 жыл бұрын

I remember when wrathchild opened for pantera at hammerjacks in Baltimore.

@Jackalope40 3 жыл бұрын

I remember when Pantera opened for Wrathchild at the Bayou in DC. Probably 1986-7.

@jamesgrim1272 3 жыл бұрын

Back in the day 🤘

@jamesmichaels1124 3 жыл бұрын

If Art Blakey was alive today, I'd love to see him and Shannon in a Jazz drummer/Rock drummer drum off. If you've never watched Art play drums or have never heard of him, he's a beast. Even an Art/Neil Peart drumoff would've been epic.

@brando81 Жыл бұрын

Been to a ton of metal shows, Larkin's style is second to none with the big, swinging movements.

@kdub4728 Ай бұрын

He's a beast & why i love the drums🥁

@marvwetbandit Жыл бұрын

Best drummer ever ! Saw them last year in Manchester, pure beast behind the kit❤

@bigstef2010 3 жыл бұрын

Great tribute. This guy is a beast.

@shannonhenry7608 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing drummer!! I love when Shannon and Sully have their drum duals! If you haven't seen it, check it out next!!! You will not be 😞

@loumason6120 3 жыл бұрын

Same shit for 17 years tho

@MasterCefas 5 жыл бұрын

Now that's a professional having fun at his work!

@raymondchapman5990 3 жыл бұрын

Shannon Larkin is one of the best on the kit...so very underrated. His energy and animation is amazing. I see why he is 100 lbs...lol

@TheOicyu812 5 жыл бұрын

I would have loved for Shannon to have a "drum-off" with Buddy Rich and show him how metal drummers do it!

@kaseylewis8625 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen Godsmack in concert 9 times and Shannon is an excellent drummer

@user-bb3cu3zb8d 3 ай бұрын

I love Godsmack #1!!!& yes Shannon is a beast!!!

@lukemcgougan7864 3 жыл бұрын

He's a beast saw him with AMEN at BDO in new Zealand in 2002 he is on another level

@Killerklownsfromouterspace 3 жыл бұрын

Used to watch this cat back in the day (80’s) Wrathchild America at local clubs. He’s an insanely good drummer!🤘

@WildBill1911 3 жыл бұрын

In my opinion he is one of the best rock drummers.

@kdc100 6 жыл бұрын

Best drummer ever!!!!!!!+

@dougvan9459 5 жыл бұрын

I met Shannon in 1982 at the Old Mill Inn in Williamsport MD when he was playing with Wrathchild. Not Wrathchild America. They had to change the name of their band or risk be sued because there was another band overseas that claimed the Wrathchild name. Opps!! Shannon and I played the video game "Galaga" in between sets. To those of you of the younger generation, "Galaga" is an old school big box video game. Shannon was so happy and content playing the drums and always had a BIG smile on his face. I'll never forget the pleasure and dedication I sensed from him when he played. Congrats to my friend. I always knew he would rise to the top with that kind of dedication and tenacity. Hope to see him again one day. D. Van Frederick, MD

@stephensoltau2823 3 жыл бұрын

Well, hopefully he may see your post one day soon and look you up.

@loumason6120 3 жыл бұрын

I use to get to stage 50 in Galaga.. Also won 3rd place in the USA on Centipede WON $500 and bought some new Zildjian hi-hats. I played some of the same clubs as SL in 84

@user-zc8ml5ne4u 2 ай бұрын

When he was 10 years old?

@thedog-rudog5401 4 жыл бұрын

Shannon is the King! 👑

@karenelwood 5 жыл бұрын

My fav drummer ever.

@MARTINN7777 2 жыл бұрын

First time seeing this dude,dam I been missing it

@alfonsvanrosmalen6721 3 жыл бұрын

He never stopped hitting the drums like a berserker. 💪

@thomaslastname3070 15 күн бұрын

He's so fun to watch

@dkaye179 3 жыл бұрын

He also recorded the drums for Glassjaw’s “Worship and Tribute” if you’re looking for more of him. I don’t think he wrote the pieces but there’s great drums on there.

@muttonmark 3 жыл бұрын

Loved Shannon's work when he was in a fun old school thrash band, Wrathchild American. If you can find it, play anything from their album 3D. great mix of multiple styles, and he shines throughout the whole thing.

@BradLobregt 3 жыл бұрын

Not only is Shannon’s talent amazing, so was the editing on this video. Well done.....

@disillusionedone9282 2 жыл бұрын

I am 50 have known Shanon since the wrath child days that man is a beasts in the nicest guys clothing. Here is to all them good times at HammerJacks

@stevev9030 3 жыл бұрын

Still my favorite drummer!!! The stuff he did with "Wrathchild America" was insane!!!

@Ogt92 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite spaz drummer!

@tomwasilewski2532 3 жыл бұрын

Insanely talented

@JDela-le2kp 5 жыл бұрын

Shannon Larkin is Electric!!

@MultiJoeMoma 5 жыл бұрын

I go to Godsmack concerts just to see Shannon Fuckin Larkin play drums.

@dvigliotti3943 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent showman......He also kicked ass in Wrathchild America

@aaronwittenberg4438 6 жыл бұрын

Drum machine one of the best drummers

@Dreamweaver1963 3 ай бұрын

Shannon, the beast 🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥

@mikehelmet6878 6 жыл бұрын

This guy hits hard

@zimfan101 3 жыл бұрын

I would never consider buying a set of Yamahas but Shannon is one of the few who has mastered ‘Controlled Chaos’! He looks out of control but he is very tight. Great band and Fantastic drummer!

@bobbyvest3950 2 жыл бұрын

Got to see them with metallica and Shannon is a beast

@bodycount7260 2 жыл бұрын

Shannon Larkin total bad ass !

@lonniemercer42l Жыл бұрын

Beast mode engaged

@badmotorscooter1000 3 жыл бұрын

I love that he uses multiple cameras and a small light ahow. and not just a side view.

@stephenlandry9061 2 ай бұрын

He is unreal !!!

@lisandrojesus9229 6 жыл бұрын

He is so f***in' full of energyyy

@jerryswagerty1975 6 жыл бұрын

Larkin on a Yamaha has Shannon written all over it.... JLSwag

@joelbraithwaite1390 2 жыл бұрын

Shannon's inspiration for his style was Animal from Sesame Street!!

@criops 3 жыл бұрын

Those of us in the 80's 90's Maryland metal scene got to see Shannon play when he was Skinnier then this! He drummed for Wrathchild & his own almost grindcore band called Kitty-Porn where he played drums(sometimes standing) Sang, & did show drumming Tommy Lee never thought of. It was Impressive. This music is below his pay-grade, but it's great to see the success- He is a great drummer.

@shanecramer4484 3 жыл бұрын

Killin it Shannon is very underrated. But don't get it wrong the man is a Bad Ass!! Freaking Beast

@michaelosborn2568 3 жыл бұрын

To this day, still one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen. That was in 2000? Bonus, I got to tell them so then, after show, and it still stands.

@loumason6120 3 жыл бұрын

I liked the bread truck they used to tour with when Tommy was in the band

@bartlettj79 3 жыл бұрын

Everybody forgets he was the drummer for Snot (r.i.p Lynn)

@buntelrad676 3 жыл бұрын

Truth...

@vinsmokesanji1385 3 жыл бұрын

Really?? I never i heard of it. Is he the drummer who played stoopid song too?

@jorgealbertorodriguez5863 6 жыл бұрын

...parking demuestran al verdadero animal del rock más pesado y generador de adrenalina a full...no puede alguien qdar indiferente ante tal demostración de virtuosismo,buen gusto,viaje y técnica única,personal,contagiante,grata...parkin es estremecedor...gracias!!!

@rogerbraswelljr.923 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best

@SmallvilleFann1983 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been playing self taught since 2001 & I’ve definitely integrated his style of playing into my own! I love his style & off beat China hits & fills & also have been listening to Godsmack for most of my playing! I’m a classic rock & classic heavy metal guy! Today’s music is mostly shit so why not just stick to the best?!? I only listen to Godsmack & a few others from the late 90’s early 2000’s & I like Linkin Park as well used to be one if my favorites been to several shows also seem Godsmack twice from my row! The pics I took that night were INCREDIBLE!!!! Still have them & I was right in front of Sully’s set when they battled!

@bonesjaeger2122 3 жыл бұрын

I don't blame him for going where the money is but Godsmack holds Shannon's drumming back so much. He is a monster thrash drummer. I'd love to see him say f Godsmack and return to his roots. Godsmack is bubblegum rock, Shannon is being held back. He used to play unreal double bass back in the day. Oh well money talks.

@jeremyweishaar9523 3 жыл бұрын

SOMEONE NEEDS TO BUY THIS GUY A CHEESEBURGER

@s.f.morris7331 Жыл бұрын

what a total bad ass!

@AECJ1 3 жыл бұрын

Seems like he's straight and strong Hope he stays well enough

@MrErikwade 3 жыл бұрын

🤟🤟👌. Larkin is Def the man...

@metalmellie4371 3 жыл бұрын

To all you idiots that keep discussing how thin he is. He's just one of those people who are naturally skinny. He's been that way his entire life! Find something nice to say about him like maybe how much of a badass drummer he is?

@stevemccuish7628 3 жыл бұрын

Sully we where both struggling then ... Glad you made it ... Remember the old Teddy peanut butter building ...

@louman2342 3 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing him with Wrathchild America in 91 they opened for Armored Saint

@fabienlamour3644 3 жыл бұрын

Like this angry style!!!!👍👍👍👍

@StefeligaFlavius Жыл бұрын

Those drums owe him some money...

@wolf-mz4ki 2 жыл бұрын

In My opinion...... wish this on every drummer....

@vasilispsarras4049 5 жыл бұрын

THE GOAT

@mica2003 6 жыл бұрын

What snare is that?

@Occuria1 4 жыл бұрын

He needs to come over to my house so my mom can feed him.

@michaelosborn2568 3 жыл бұрын

🤣

@metalmellie4371 3 жыл бұрын

One word METABOLISM He's been thin his entire life.

@dmmcclainrn 2 жыл бұрын

Someone get this kid a cheeseburger!!

@jessethompson1197 Жыл бұрын

The moment you try to make fun of a talented, accomplished musician but end up telling the world that you still live with your mommy.

@kenworthdreamer7857 Жыл бұрын

Ya he’s all rode and ribs for sure haha

@trinityfaithsheppard6723 3 жыл бұрын

Extreme Beats.. .. . Let's go...

@soulfuzz368 2 жыл бұрын

I saw Shannon play with Vanilla Ice and he completely stole the show. It’s impossible not to watch him when he is playing.

@steve4321able 3 жыл бұрын

What's up with the black arm bands?

@kelleyantolik8651 3 жыл бұрын

I’m smitten 😍

@TheMsIrishrose 5 жыл бұрын

He is naturally slim with a high metabolic rate

@Patzolino 5 жыл бұрын

This was so cool! Just like I was watching the old kung-fu movies :) It was like Shannon was fighting against 5-6 opponents :D Shannon rulezzzzz \m/

@randallbryant9456 Жыл бұрын

☆🤟"Shannon"🤟☆

@rocknrollxoxox 2 жыл бұрын

No one compares----

@SoulBlazeNightmare 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you get all this footage?

@jameswilson9587 4 жыл бұрын

...Very Cool!

@tinaslevin9481 2 жыл бұрын

GOOD OLD BOY FROM MTSBG WVA WOOOOHOOOO

@scottpruitt5556 7 ай бұрын

He recorded and wrote 3030-150 on stonesour album