Godsmack - (Speak) Shannon Larkin, Behind the Player

Shannon Larkin - Behind The Player

[@larrymcgregor2277]

Expertise at a level not imaginable .. My favorite drummer of all time .

[@raypratt3611]

??hes decent,not great!!

[@zachcline7555]

@@raypratt3611 No he's pretty good lol.. I'd rather watch guys like him all day other than someone like Mike Mangini

[@bryonwatkins1432]

Mine too!!!!

[@rustyramsey7845]

Definitely great drummer, check out old dude named Danny Carey, he’s almost as good😊

[@ilaurboo]

You can feel his passion , see it in his face and the energy he puts out when hes performing...A true artist, deserves more attention! I love watching him!

[@adamshepard3146]

Watching guys like Shannon Larkin and Morgan Rose play is almost hypnotic they're that good.

[@reidthedrummer]

A total monster on the drums!!

[@sirkee318]

An underrated drummer on an underrated band.

[@jasonlittlefield6347]

Underrated drummer?Underrated band?Shannon Larkin and,Godsmack are the best

[@bryonwatkins1432]

SOOOO true!!!!!

[@erictobias7]

The first time I saw Shannon play was when he was in wrathchild America opening for Testament and was immediately blown away by his playing,stood out in his band.then a few years later my band would open for souls at zero and I got to meet the man and was not disappointed,cool as fuck man....Godsmack couldn't have found a better drummer and he deserves it....

[@nkhamoza1]

LOVE Shannon, I happen to think he is VERY underrated in the whole Rock/alternative game AND the most gifted member of the band.... Most of all he is SUPER HUMBLE which is always attractive in my opinion!

[@wiseandhumble2470]

I agree 100%

[@vananon51]

I would say he and Sully are almost matched on drums regarding skill and technique. Sully however is an Extremely Talented multi-instrumentalist . He can play piano, guitar, drums, percussion, writes lyrics, sings, and is also in charge of everything in the band.

[@raylgonzo]

I love when he does the swimming thing with his arms when he plays

[@briandavis7643]

I think that’s a definitive nod to Tommy Aldridge.

[@ecgodsmack86]

I know just straight skills

[@michaelmcdonald3268]

Its badass

[@mikefromohio6489]

Yeah his Styles incredible very underrated

[@jimearhart7932]

What's really amazing is how simple a lot of the rudiments he uses are, but the musical genius he has in the way he strings them together is what makes it incredible

[@drsmainemusic]

Without a doubt the most entertaining drummer to watch play. The way he waves and crosses his arms an still hits everything with such precision is the reason I picked up the sticks!

[@metalnut4life]

He is a cross between Pert, Bonham, & Moon. Amazing!!

[@benjaminspudich8519]

I love his drumming it’s great soooo much energy!!!

[@bjVOLS]

He is a beast I love watching him play how in the hell does he remember every song that Godsmack plays amazing

[@nathanieljusten1725]

Still watching in 2021. Shannon is an exceptionally gifted percussionist.

[@mrhoffame]

I'm telling you...I've seen Godsmack live more than 10 times and NOTHING is more awesome then seeing Shannon get into a groove. The "Swin Thing", his hard lean to his right, etc. He has like 3-4 signature moves that just never get old! Long Live DA SMACK!

[@toli0968]

shannon.... thanks brother...... godsmack is lucky to have you.

[@auskyllis]

Man Shannon has got to be one of the best drum players ever. Seriously he head bangs really hard yet he can still play the song perfectly

[@Footy_Fan]

That is literally the first time I have ever seen a drummer flip the stick with one hand, switch hands of the stick he is hold to now be in the vacated hand, and catch the tossed stick with the newly-vacated hand. Shannon, in my opinion, is by far one of the most underrated drummers in all of Rock and Roll. I was a big fan of his back in his Wrathchild America days.

[@shimmyshy]

best drummer out there these days in my opinion great style

[@Coldgas]

I'm a big fan of Shannon, great drummer maybe the best I've ever seen. What makes him most impressive is his skill to use arms and legs completely independently so he does not care what he hits with what arm. Just amazing to watch him play. Wish my skill would be half as good as his...

[@michaelmcdonald3268]

Shannon Larkin is one of those guys who just shows how it's done & his drumming is phenomenal

[@paulasmith8494]

Best Drummer today❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@robmackay5171]

Hey if Chris Adler said he wanted to be as good as Shannon that’s saying a lot !! Fucken beast !!

[@glennface7179]

Shannon is one of the best drummers I have ever heard or SEEN! This dude put on a visual show while drumming that is so cool and makes me smile constantly. His rhythm is metronome quality. MAN, this guy is incredible! I’ve been following his talent since UKJ’s first album with him in 95’ (Menace to Sobriety).

[@OliverPereira82]

He didn't miss a single fucking note, blasting speed, control, timing, passion, that snare drums perfect God dammm...

[@michaelnoordeloos7368]

Wow. Fantastic. My fav song by them too.

[@gkcl1]

This guy is so awesome to watch

[@magster65]

Shannon plays with enthusiasm, stick tricks and some crazy arm flailing... plus he's got some great style... it's entertaining and I love it!!!! Great job as always!

[@maxmolodtsov]

One of the best drummers ever.

[@eleeashley2304]

WOW JUST WOW AWESOME. LOVE THE SOUND OF THOSE DRUMS DEEP AND HARDCORE BEAUTIFUL 🎉 LOVE IT

[@Macthesauce90]

I thoroughly enjoyed that, this guy is a beast on the drums!

[@rickeyh2334]

A percussionist. Timing is a drummers job. I like this very mucho! Godsmack delivers it LIVE, and this guy is a major reason why. Natural musicians are a good find. I'm one. Majoroe' Kudos Shannon.

[@shatteredstiks7392]

I finally got to see them live this year him and sully are awesome

[@robertmills2058]

I meet him on the first american tour with Amen,killer player super cool guy,I know he got to play with snot for a little while,man that's a dream of mine,to sit in with that band,I rembed way back modern drummer did a peice on him as an up and comer playing with wrathchild america.

[@Palikroked87]

Snoooot!

[@nikitamelinsky7526]

2018 someone? Damn he is godsmacking these drums!!

[@batacoPANTERAabbott]

I always loved his skills!

[@traddcrawford7473]

Awesome drummer! Definitely one of the greats!!

[@jasonlittlefield6347]

Shannon Larkin is truly by far the best drummer in any hard rock band.Hes a madman

[@michaelmcdonald4639]

Such energy and style with the music

[@fedgoat2052]

Shannon is freaking awesome!

[@sazidkazi9141]

I am a big fan on him since 2005 and he never fails to deliver the powerful accuracy.

[@raiderfanmike]

Shannon is one of the baddest drummers on the planet....BAR NONE!!!!

[@thebrenn882]

he is truly one of the best drummers in the last 20 years.

[@roseparker9788]

Shannon... My fave drummer...

[@ninafrazier1372]

I loved story ,when Sully and Shannon, were jumping to swimming pool from the roof at 4:00.And neighbors, were calling cops. I have neighbors Cole , like that. As he is not happy with F - - ---g life ,he is calling everyone also. All I can say, I am so blessed to be on your concert in Denver, that was my sons Birthday. LOVE YOU GUYS.

[@slidehammer10]

One of the greatest drummers I've ever seen! * GODSMACK FOREVER*

[@adrianvillanueva7826]

Shannon deserve more attention and Godsmack to He's one of the best drummer of the new millennium incredible how literally kill the China

[@darlenebarnett8417]

This guy is sick on drums, love him!

[@pjsipos]

SHANNON IS A NEIL PEART FAN ...WHO IS NOT... SHANNON KEEPS PERFECT TIME... ON HIS DRUMMIMG... HE IS AWESOME...

[@RobertRose-ow4zc]

He is one awesome drummer.!!!

[@fatihorkunss]

He is kicking ass that drum!!!

[@finnickrinzler8907]

Amazing is Shannon Larkin.

[@disillusionedone9282]

Had the honor of seeing Shannon at hammer jacks in Baltimore when he was in Wrathchild amazing musician interduced to me by another amazing musician Clark Reidel Rip! Thank Godsmack that Shanon is still bringing it

[@xreasezanmoody7633]

STILL WATCHING THIS IN 2016!! Wish I could keep up that kinda energy with my playing. hell I'd tire out by verse 2 in most songs (depending on the song)!

[@davidinvenio3094]

12.02.2019 here - the dude is timeless - so is Sully

[@shanegriffin2215]

I remember him back in the early days. He was in Wrathchild America. He had really long hair, one side was white, the other side, black. He had a drumkit that was half white, and the other black. Also he had octobans on either side, the high side on his left and the low side on his right. It woukd be neat to see them play together again. They were a great band. I think he was around 17 at the time.

[@grantg98]

he was Ugly Kid Joe's drummer too

[@jeffo8455]

Definitely one of the best.

[@ecgodsmack86]

Larkin tearing that drum set up. Raider Nation

[@Greasyheels]

Man what did that China do to him? He's beating the crap out of it!

[@Chesterd2]

That’s outstanding!!!!

[@michaelnoordeloos7368]

Unbelievable. Awesome.

[@ToLa-qu5ol]

der Beste. keine Frage!

[@Farsklat]

This guy is a beast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gatotpriono382]

amazing shannon larkin is playing drum😍😍😍😍

[@tr7575]

I just love Shannon, he's awesome!!!

[@meigs2003]

KICK ASS DRUMMER !! I'M IMPRESSED!!!!

[@reignworldwide7043]

Shannon is the best!!!!

[@ldjb8648]

Seen a lotta GodsmacK shows and they never disappoint! Absolute perfectionists! Keep rockin boys!

[@courtbeall7768]

Amazing dexterity and passion.

[@AlienMike73]

Absolute Top Shelf Drummer

[@philiplauzon1743]

Shanon 🔥 Larkin 😎🤘 Insane moves, groove and fills

[@usmc6911]

Always been awsome.From wrathchild to now.

[@PhillisNutsack]

I love it how he puts the stick between is neck and shoulder when he is slamming on the hi hat!!!

[@jimwinning5515]

Glad I found Shannon s playing.. He's a great tub player. Awesome composer ..

[@davepett6531]

He is so unbelievably skilled it’s sick . Out freaken standing

[@LottoDeath]

So powerful and entertaining - this is the way in which the drums should be played on!!

[@Solly-ow4od]

All that power and talent coming from a dude who’s not much thicker than the drumsticks. Shannon’s a beast!

[@gw95492]

That's one of my all time favorite songs by Godsmack

[@lisahyde9541]

Man, that guy can beat the shit out of some drums!!❤️❤️

[@MooseN7]

Like they owe him money!

[@jasonlittlefield6347]

Shannon Larkin is truly the master.

[@GailThurmond]

Best I ever heard 😮

[@koolero100]

He might not be the best drummer but I do love to see him live he's the best showman

[@tdias04]

...just perfect

[@wastingmyh8366]

LIVING LEGEND

[@thomascheekify]

True man but Shannon is an "all feeling "drummer and I really enjoy that cause I'm the same kind of drummer!

[@cheyennemonger4522]

I'm surprised the sticks don't fly out his hands, love his style. True passion.

[@steveponder4842]

Best drummer I’ve ever seen live, and I’ve seen a lot too!!!!!

[@BB-dr2zs]

I've never seen a drummer embody the spirit of Keith Moon the way Shannon larkan does. Alice Cooper said it best about Keith Moon and it definitely holds true with Shannon Larkin the motherfucker is an octopus has eight arms that are flying around everything!! Without question one of the most underrated drummers of all time and without question one of the greatest OF ALL TIME!!

[@shinedown1985]

just a masterpiece a damn flying dragon on the drum kit

[@MrJakesnake81]

yea he has that wild crazy kind of style

[@mikehentges5436]

One of the best! Shannon rocks!

[@jcelenski1234]

Shannon Larkin is a beast on the drums!!!

[@gatotpriono382]

shanon larkin number one drumer

[@danielwilson6665]

An awesome display that’s undeniably clear and uniquely your own !

[@daffyshakilfur3563]

I love how he can sneak those flams in and it sounds like at least 20 bounces

[@davidinvenio3094]

Best performance-art drummer I've ever seen - I could watch him all day - only reason I paid tons for front row tickets to so many of their shows was to get a good view of his acrobatic awesomeness! LOL

[@chriswilliamson9030]

I had the pleasure of seeing him when he was doing the Another Animal side project with Whitfield Crane. Like 200 people in that club tops. It was kinda incredible

[@davidinvenio3094]

@@chriswilliamson9030 I wish I could have caught some of those other acts - I would pay big to see him perform - any time any day. I grew up on Neil and thought - there will never be anything like him. But Shannon has a totally different style - but every bit as much brilliance. They're both just amazing to watch. RIP Neil. But I love Shannon and will follow anything he does. (nothing away from Sully, same goes, I will follow what he does, great guy in person too)

[@oleksandrhedz]

OMG!!!! He has such an amazing groove!!!!

[@Schumeit]

Shanno is great! He's got unique style!

[@jaredoverton7992]

OMG I love his style it's so fun to watch

[@lordiblees]

The drum kit must have broken after this monstrous attack. Man I love his octopus movements

[@cliffblasy2293]

Hell yeah, I need to see this shit live.