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“Make your own God if you don't believe in a god," ‪@godsmack‬ drummer Shannon Larkin says. "You have to have some kind of higher power that's greater than yourself to be able to beat yourself."
Larkin delves more into finding inner happiness on this episode of Impact: www.spin.com/2023/12/godsmack...
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[@upyours574]

Congratulations, Shannon. I'm 7 yrs clean as of June 4 2024. It's great to see rock stars sharing their story and showing people that recovery is possible.

[@georgemarko8403]

One of the Best drummers ever. No question about that.

[@mrpsychosocial8499]

Great! Thanks shannon & SPIN. I fight against my alcoholism since new years eve and these words from my favourite drummer give me strength in this moment 🙏

[@ryanjones9180]

Congrats you are a miracle! Im coming up on 7 years. Life is great!

[@joefilipelli3867]

Congrats on 7 years!!!... keep on keeping on my friend

[@upyours574]

Congratulations!

[@edwall5558]

Way to go Shannon. I'm 15 years clean and sober And its one of the greatest things that God has done for me . CAUSE WHEN I TRIED TO DO IT I MESSED IT UP.

[@rayizm3]

Thank you, Shannon, for this. You are all so right. Im 5 years sober by the grace of GOD.

[@johnwilson2543]

I meet him long time ago no matter drinking problem or sober his awesome person walk on the earth and great drummer.

[@pattravers5682]

Right on Shannon🎉 2 years sobriety here. Saw you with Wrathchild in Manchester N.H. in 93/94. Blew me away! Great Memory! Spent the past few decades in the music biz as well, it takes its toll for sure. Becomes a "lifestyle" for sure. Your still an inspiration to me :)

[@hollis68]

Proud of you Shannon - you were a phenom when we were growing up in Martinsburg!

[@VinceTucceri]

The absolute truth! I'm glad you found inner peace brother..keep driving those drums!

[@JonathanCohen-yb7rh]

Wrathchild…… most talented band ever !! Jonny from Greenbelt, Md. Silencer !!!

[@Sjwolosz321]

1984 . Capricon club outside of North Baltimore . Dude had crazy hair back then . 1/2 black and white

[@whitebread940]

Souls at Zero🤟

[@bufordteejustice1119]

Saw Wrathchild open up for Pantera at Hammerjacks. Great show.

[@mikekrusz6789]

God bless Shannon ! Congratulations on your sobriety! Imho one of my favorite and talented drummers of all time !

[@keithpetersen560]

Shannon went to rehab and figured it out. I'm glad it worked out for him. If you were a fan or friend of Shannon, hopefully you realize you don't need to party to have fun.

[@johndikeman8742]

So very happy for you my friend

[@winkstar9265]

Amazing.

[@lisaedgin-hall9496]

Congratulations Shannon

[@user-gf3en9ow9v]

So much respect for you, that’s amazing 😊

[@joefilipelli3867]

Shannon is one of the best rock n roll drummers that's ever done it... the perfect mix of technique, power and showmanship... congrats on your sobriety, I'll have 3 years clean on 4-19-24... rock on my friends!!!!

[@drumfanatik316]

I'm glad he got sober! Heard some really bad horror stories about some of the things he had done and said to people! Such a great positive role model and one of the greatest rock drummers ever!

[@bdp1966]

Shannon is such an inspiration. I currently have 1,116 days of sobriety

[@joefilipelli3867]

Congrats on your sobriety!!!.. I'm at 1,076 days and counting... you're an amazing person and you deserve all the best!!!... much love and keep on keeping on!!!

[@bdp1966]

@joefilipelli3867 Thank you and congratulations on your success

[@Wheelgauge-bt7ox]

A wee bit Scot’s Irish blooded drummer? Keep rocking the world Shannon👍

[@susanromero529]

WV? Sounds like a Baltimore accent to me. LOL Love this guy with all my heart!!!

[@joanna0002]

💗💗💗

[@angelahill1658]

❤

[@vincegedeon6583]

Dont let the party do you do the party mhm WILLPOWER!

[@donaldsiler6779]

I hope your drinking was not mine and Tucks fault. Love you man!!!

[@vincegedeon6583]

Have some willpower cut back you can still drink just don't go overboard its not hard to do

[@prestonmack320]

Rehab is for quitters