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  • Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
  • 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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  • @adamyaw
    @adamyaw 6 лет назад +169

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

    • @NilsHedstrom
      @NilsHedstrom 6 лет назад +1

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

    • @adamyaw
      @adamyaw 4 года назад +3

      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
      @frankiefoster9730 3 года назад +2

      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
      @shannonhenry7608 3 года назад

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

    • @mattg3971
      @mattg3971 3 года назад

      You really can see through him

  • @alizaezapata6964
    @alizaezapata6964 3 года назад +70

    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
      @jamesgrim1272 3 года назад

      DC area? Hammerjacks ?

    • @kevinraider239
      @kevinraider239 3 года назад

      Yeah, great work in Wrathchild!

    • @craigreed7555
      @craigreed7555 3 года назад +1

      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
      @metalmellie4371 3 года назад

      Finally , a decent comment, thank you!!

    • @stevenbuckner9749
      @stevenbuckner9749 2 года назад

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

  • @djjefferson311
    @djjefferson311 6 лет назад +39

    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
      @joeymiller3907 3 года назад +2

      Besides write really shitty and cheesy lyrics

    • @Beastking1107
      @Beastking1107 3 года назад

      @@joeymiller3907 besides Bulletproof

    • @shawnsynnestvedt5292
      @shawnsynnestvedt5292 3 года назад

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

  • @shaneb.9458
    @shaneb.9458 5 лет назад +10

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

  • @kellyjohns6612
    @kellyjohns6612 2 года назад +6

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

  • @shannonhammock4513
    @shannonhammock4513 4 года назад +1

    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
    @mhilton19 6 лет назад +26

    That's what a rock star looks like!!

    • @Rick-tf4dl
      @Rick-tf4dl 3 года назад +1

      YES so TRUE that's what great rock looks like

    • @initially_0706
      @initially_0706 5 дней назад

      Anorexic?

  • @jamiecolby8629
    @jamiecolby8629 6 лет назад +3

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

  • @iwilrage
    @iwilrage 3 года назад +32

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

  • @jasonstarnes3838
    @jasonstarnes3838 6 лет назад +23

    Best drummer ever, adrenalin machine!!!!!

  • @briangreene851
    @briangreene851 3 года назад +9

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

  • @drumtravelfun
    @drumtravelfun 7 лет назад +80

    The Machinist is a good drummer.

    • @roccoz2231
      @roccoz2231 7 лет назад +3

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

    • @mikesperko3921
      @mikesperko3921 3 года назад +2

      Christian Bale. Good one

    • @jamesluallen3550
      @jamesluallen3550 3 года назад

      😄🤣 yes

    • @hellfire8883
      @hellfire8883 3 года назад +1

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

    • @Magnus-b9b
      @Magnus-b9b 5 месяцев назад

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

  • @PedroDVC
    @PedroDVC 6 лет назад +16

    This guy's a show by himself!

  • @shannonbuck7357
    @shannonbuck7357 3 года назад +2

    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!

  • @denverwatts653
    @denverwatts653 6 лет назад +7

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

    • @lefthook4878
      @lefthook4878 3 года назад +1

      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

  • @maximumzeroradio
    @maximumzeroradio 3 года назад +9

    Been a fan of this cat since the Wrathchild America days

    • @robertcruzdrums
      @robertcruzdrums 3 года назад +1

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

    • @MrN75nokia
      @MrN75nokia 3 года назад +2

      Ugly Kid Joe too

    • @Jackalope40
      @Jackalope40 3 года назад

      @@MrN75nokia and Candlebox, and Amen.

    • @MrN75nokia
      @MrN75nokia 3 года назад

      @@Jackalope40 had no idea he drum with Candlebox

  • @janethomson142
    @janethomson142 5 лет назад

    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...

  • @trinityfaithsheppard6723
    @trinityfaithsheppard6723 3 года назад +1

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

  • @screamingcheemie2338
    @screamingcheemie2338 3 года назад +1

    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 !!!

  • @kevinstrang11
    @kevinstrang11 3 года назад +1

    1 of my all time fav drummers

  • @kdub4728
    @kdub4728 4 месяца назад

    He's a beast & why i love the drums🥁

  • @Dragracer612
    @Dragracer612 3 года назад +6

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

  • @marvwetbandit
    @marvwetbandit Год назад

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

  • @Steve-s3m
    @Steve-s3m 5 месяцев назад

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

  • @dougvan9459
    @dougvan9459 5 лет назад

    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
      @stephensoltau2823 3 года назад +1

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

    • @loumason6120
      @loumason6120 3 года назад

      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

    • @Magnus-b9b
      @Magnus-b9b 5 месяцев назад

      When he was 10 years old?

  • @JAMESlock1911
    @JAMESlock1911 3 года назад +1

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

  • @shannonhenry7608
    @shannonhenry7608 3 года назад +3

    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 😞

  • @bryonwatkins1432
    @bryonwatkins1432 4 года назад

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

  • @brando81
    @brando81 Год назад

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

  • @raymondchapman5990
    @raymondchapman5990 3 года назад +1

    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

  • @jimmythundarrsdrumcoverser492
    @jimmythundarrsdrumcoverser492 5 лет назад +4

    Two words....PURE BEAST

  • @dkaye179
    @dkaye179 3 года назад +2

    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.

  • @lukemcgougan7864
    @lukemcgougan7864 3 года назад +1

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

  • @jamesmichaels1124
    @jamesmichaels1124 3 года назад +1

    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.

  • @bufordteejustice1119
    @bufordteejustice1119 3 года назад +7

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

    • @Jackalope40
      @Jackalope40 3 года назад +1

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

    • @jamesgrim1272
      @jamesgrim1272 3 года назад

      Back in the day 🤘

  • @kaseylewis8625
    @kaseylewis8625 3 года назад

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

  • @Killerklownsfromouterspace
    @Killerklownsfromouterspace 3 года назад

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

  • @BradLobregt
    @BradLobregt 3 года назад +2

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

  • @metalmellie4371
    @metalmellie4371 3 года назад +1

    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?

  • @aaronwittenberg4438
    @aaronwittenberg4438 6 лет назад +2

    Drum machine one of the best drummers

  • @zimfan101
    @zimfan101 3 года назад

    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!

  • @muttonmark
    @muttonmark 3 года назад

    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.

  • @disillusionedone9282
    @disillusionedone9282 2 года назад

    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

  • @Occuria1
    @Occuria1 4 года назад +67

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

    • @michaelosborn2568
      @michaelosborn2568 3 года назад +3

      🤣

    • @metalmellie4371
      @metalmellie4371 3 года назад +2

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

    • @dmmcclainrn
      @dmmcclainrn 2 года назад

      Someone get this kid a cheeseburger!!

    • @jessethompson1197
      @jessethompson1197 2 года назад +3

      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
      @kenworthdreamer7857 Год назад

      Ya he’s all rode and ribs for sure haha

  • @MasterCefas
    @MasterCefas 5 лет назад

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

  • @TheOicyu812
    @TheOicyu812 6 лет назад +3

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

  • @kdc100
    @kdc100 6 лет назад +7

    Best drummer ever!!!!!!!+

  • @MultiJoeMoma
    @MultiJoeMoma 5 лет назад

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

  • @ChandlerSilmon
    @ChandlerSilmon 3 месяца назад

    I see comments everywhere when people call larkin the best or one of the best true metal heads arguing about talent with blast beaters and bpm junkies. Greatness is people knowing you by your art. Bonham literally had a single pedal and I don’t hear many argue his greatness. Larkin has done studio work that far over powers the technicality of godsmack but when you hear a godsmack groove you think Shannon Larkin. Others with that type of signature…Danny carey. Neal peart. John bonham. Buddy rich. Thomas haake. Anybody going to argue their greatness? All different technical levels and styles but all on the lists of greats.

  • @Morningdove-xo8pc
    @Morningdove-xo8pc 2 года назад +1

    Shannon Larkin is an amazing talent without a doubt and so damn sexy to top it off. He is my all time favorite drummer for a lot of reasons.. amazing to watch him and I never get bored

  • @stevev9030
    @stevev9030 3 года назад

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

  • @JDela-le2kp
    @JDela-le2kp 5 лет назад +2

    Shannon Larkin is Electric!!

  • @alfonsvanrosmalen6721
    @alfonsvanrosmalen6721 3 года назад

    He never stopped hitting the drums like a berserker. 💪

  • @dvigliotti3943
    @dvigliotti3943 3 года назад

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

  • @bonesjaeger2122
    @bonesjaeger2122 3 года назад

    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.

  • @karenelwood
    @karenelwood 5 лет назад

    My fav drummer ever.

  • @badmotorscooter1000
    @badmotorscooter1000 3 года назад

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

  • @bigstef2010
    @bigstef2010 3 года назад

    Great tribute. This guy is a beast.

  • @criops
    @criops 3 года назад

    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.

  • @bartlettj79
    @bartlettj79 3 года назад +4

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

    • @buntelrad676
      @buntelrad676 3 года назад

      Truth...

    • @vinsmokesanji1385
      @vinsmokesanji1385 3 года назад

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

  • @SmallvilleFann1983
    @SmallvilleFann1983 3 года назад

    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!

  • @jeremyweishaar9523
    @jeremyweishaar9523 3 года назад +3

    SOMEONE NEEDS TO BUY THIS GUY A CHEESEBURGER

  • @wolf-mz4ki
    @wolf-mz4ki 2 года назад

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

  • @MARTINN7777
    @MARTINN7777 3 года назад

    First time seeing this dude,dam I been missing it

  • @jerryswagerty1975
    @jerryswagerty1975 6 лет назад +4

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

  • @soulfuzz368
    @soulfuzz368 2 года назад

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

  • @bobbyvest3950
    @bobbyvest3950 3 года назад

    Got to see them with metallica and Shannon is a beast

  • @Dreamweaver1963
    @Dreamweaver1963 5 месяцев назад

    Shannon, the beast 🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥

  • @thedog-rudog5401
    @thedog-rudog5401 4 года назад

    Shannon is the King! 👑

  • @joelbraithwaite1390
    @joelbraithwaite1390 3 года назад +1

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

  • @Ogt92
    @Ogt92 3 года назад

    My favorite spaz drummer!

  • @shanecramer4484
    @shanecramer4484 3 года назад +1

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

  • @stephenlandry9061
    @stephenlandry9061 5 месяцев назад

    He is unreal !!!

  • @bodycount7260
    @bodycount7260 2 года назад +1

    Shannon Larkin total bad ass !

  • @michaelosborn2568
    @michaelosborn2568 3 года назад

    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
      @loumason6120 3 года назад

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

  • @AECJ1
    @AECJ1 3 года назад +2

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

  • @tomwasilewski2532
    @tomwasilewski2532 3 года назад

    Insanely talented

  • @stevemccuish7628
    @stevemccuish7628 3 года назад

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

  • @scottpruitt5556
    @scottpruitt5556 10 месяцев назад

    He recorded and wrote 3030-150 on stonesour album

  • @lonniemercer42l
    @lonniemercer42l Год назад

    Beast mode engaged

  • @mikehelmet6878
    @mikehelmet6878 6 лет назад +2

    This guy hits hard

  • @magnuszetterqvist5936
    @magnuszetterqvist5936 3 года назад

    Nipplepiercing is 15% of dudes weight. Great drummer! Thanks 👍😘🇸🇪

  • @rocknrollxoxox
    @rocknrollxoxox 2 года назад

    No one compares----

  • @StefeligaFlavius
    @StefeligaFlavius Год назад

    Those drums owe him some money...

  • @davidneary01
    @davidneary01 2 года назад

    I am soon glad Shannon got hooked on smack(see what I did). Just like the song says, now he plays for EVERYONE!

  • @TheMsIrishrose
    @TheMsIrishrose 6 лет назад +3

    He is naturally slim with a high metabolic rate

  • @louman2342
    @louman2342 3 года назад +3

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

  • @erictobias7
    @erictobias7 2 года назад

    I just learned that Shannon is the session player on Stone Sours 30-30-150.....

  • @lisandrojesus9229
    @lisandrojesus9229 6 лет назад

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

  • @jorgealbertorodriguez5863
    @jorgealbertorodriguez5863 6 лет назад

    ...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!!!

  • @MrErikwade
    @MrErikwade 3 года назад

    🤟🤟👌. Larkin is Def the man...

  • @maness2112
    @maness2112 3 года назад

    Ray luzier and Morgan rose are similar in their showmanship skillz while drumming. Very entertaining!!

    • @anthonyj.m.4750
      @anthonyj.m.4750 3 года назад

      Not familiar with this guy but he seems like he's coping Morgan Rose's style no?

  • @s.f.morris7331
    @s.f.morris7331 2 года назад

    what a total bad ass!

  • @rogerbraswelljr.923
    @rogerbraswelljr.923 3 года назад

    One of the best

  • @randallbryant9456
    @randallbryant9456 Год назад +1

    ☆🤟"Shannon"🤟☆

  • @vasilispsarras4049
    @vasilispsarras4049 5 лет назад +1

    THE GOAT

  • @kelleyantolik8651
    @kelleyantolik8651 3 года назад

    I’m smitten 😍

  • @tonypowell250
    @tonypowell250 3 года назад +1

    Give that man a burger.

  • @poserwanabe
    @poserwanabe 3 года назад +1

    New title...
    " The skeletal remains of Shannon Larkin"

  • @dixierebelentertainment6173
    @dixierebelentertainment6173 3 года назад

    NOSE AS LONG AS DEM DRUMSTICKS 🥁