Larry Tkaczyk: Woodworking Dad Resurrects Son’s Drumming Career | The Ghost Inside

In this heartwarming and inspiring video, we dive into the incredible story of Larry Tkaczyk, a dedicated woodworker and loving father, whose creativity and determination became a beacon of hope for his son, Andrew Tkaczyk, the drummer of The Ghost Inside.
Larry, a hobbyist woodworker in a small town in Michigan, enjoys spending his retirement making various small, well-crafted pieces including traditional Shaker work. In his workshop, he meticulously crafts boxes, table tennis paddles, pepper mills, and anything else that strikes his interest. Larry's creations are cherished by friends and neighbors alike.
However, Andrew Tkaczyk's life took a devastating turn when he was involved in a life-threatening tour bus accident, leaving him seriously injured and facing an uncertain future behind the drums. Faced with this immense challenge, Larry refused to let his son's passion for drumming fade away. Combining his woodworking skills and unyielding love for his son, Larry invented a unique device that enabled Andrew to return to his beloved drum set.
Join as we explore the journey of Larry Tkaczyk as well as this remarkable father-son duo, from Larry's beginnings, the accident's aftermath, and to the triumphant return of Andrew to the stage. Witness the power of resilience, ingenuity, and the unbreakable bond between a father and his son.
Video by JUSTIN MABIE
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Featuring LARRY TKACZYK
THE GHOST INSIDE
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THE HOME SHOP - Charlotte, MI
Website: www.shakerovalbox.com/
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00:00 Beginnings of Larry Tkaczyk
00:58 Meet Larry Tkaczyk
02:12 Woodworking with Larry
05:29 Larry's Woodworking Projects
09:27 The Ghost Inside Accident
11:37 Andrew Tkaczyk's Recovery
13:49 The Hammer (Andrew Tkaczyk's Drum Setup)
15:56 The Ghost Inside Comeback Show
17:25 The Legacies of Larry and Andrew
18:54 Making Things, It's What I do

[@freddyalvarezdrums6213]

I am the boy from Colombia🇨🇴 thanks to you Mr. Larry and Andrew's inspiration I was also able to play drums again 🖤 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CallMeMabie]

That's awesome, man! Thank you so much for watching. You're a legend!

[@freddyalvarezdrums6213]

@@CallMeMabie thanks to you 🫶🏽

[@larrytkaczyk1572]

Glad that this idea has helped you Freddy!

[@xylafoxlin]

Justin this was your best piece yet. Thanks for sharing Larry’s story so beautifully, did not expect to be crying over my morning coffee!

[@CallMeMabie]

Yay! Thanks so much for taking the time to check it out, Xyla! You’re the friggin best!

[@wood_brain]

Um same!

[@REM75Productions]

Same here! So much identification with this story.

[@mo_dileva]

LARRY LARRY LARRY! 🫶🏼

[@Ivo_Serra]

This channel is a really precious thing...

[@CallMeMabie]

Thank you for saying so. There are plenty more videos to come

[@Ivo_Serra]

@@CallMeMabie and we are very happy to know that! All the success in the world!

[@wood_brain]

Just the motivation video I needed this morning! Yet again you made an epic video that made me cry! Great job friend!

[@markdecker8020]

Awesome great father mother and son

[@Andi.Mitchell.Designs]

I’ve missed this show. 2 months is too long!!! 😉

[@CallMeMabie]

More to come!

[@andrewmortimer3317]

Another amazing story! I was not prepared to feel these emotions this early in the day.

[@CallMeMabie]

I appreciate you taking the time to check it out! I hope you enjoyed it

[@aaronwarner2762]

I can't top the last comment.... I was wondering where the story was going. I didn't read the title. I just watch everything you make. Everything is so good and motivational. You did it again!!! You rock Mr. Larry!!!

[@chelseymac13]

Larry is the best!! Such a great episode! 🤘🏻

[@REM75Productions]

Such a beautiful story. I identified so much with Larry down to the Craftsman radial arm saw, I have the same one lol. I’m about to retire and as with Larry, I know I’m not going to be board. He is a wonderful father! Thanks!

[@woodxj]

Great episode and such a great story. Thank you for sharing it. 🤘🤘🤘

[@CallMeMabie]

And thank you for taking the time to watch it!! I appreciate it!

[@jamiemajerick91]

What a beautiful soul!❤. Thanks for sharing!

[@Kernowwoods]

What a humble and inspiring man. Thank you for this 🤙

[@jeremyspecce]

Commenting before I even watch. I’m going to dedicate some alone time to this❤

[@CallMeMabie]

Thanks so much, dude. You know I appreciate you

[@davebauerart]

Such great video! You really know how to find and tell the best maker stories.

[@lukas7830]

What a beautiful Story! Congrats 🎉

[@mattk7903]

I was there at The Shrine. I flew in from Virginia Beach. I won’t ever forget that night. Andrew and The Ghost Inside are a testament to the strength of the human spirit.

[@joshua.toomey]

Incredible. Love it.

[@amelietaillon5457]

This is amazing ❤❤❤ as an amputee, this story means so much to me. Good job 👏 and I love @theghostinside

[@Bleepbloopx]

im so glad i watched this at home and not like work as usual bc i am sobbing, this was so beautiful.

[@laurabrown2264]

Incredible!!

[@erosenbauer3435]

Amazing! The ghost inside is my favorite band. I knew about the accident but I didn't know about Andrew's father. Great documentary 👍😁

[@rulowth4815]

same here, it´s kinda crazy

[@royunderwood7514]

Such incredible people.

[@kalebbelcher4490]

Great video!

[@DudeSawdust]

I totally cried watching this one but don’t tell anyone

[@jo_himself]

How could I miss this?😮 The notification function. let me down

[@CallMeMabie]

Dude! Thanks so much for the support, as always! I'll have to have a stern conversation with KZbin about not notifying you of all people. We have matching tattoos at this point so they can't do you dirty like that!

[@thedrumssayyes]

As a drummer and a father this is so inspiring!

[@jacobborder4735]

Larry got me crying in the club

[@Bleepbloopx]

aftermath has always held a special place in my heart, i finally got to see them in may, sat on my bf's shoulders to see it. thank you so much for helping andrew get back to everything Larry.

[@luiscortes-mu9ud]

I caught his drum stick at Vegas and gave it to a dude that was crying 😅 why did i do that