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....
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!
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!
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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...
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!
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).
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
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.
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.
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)!
Expertise at a level not imaginable .. My favorite drummer of all time .
??hes decent,not great!!
@@raypratt3611 No he's pretty good lol.. I'd rather watch guys like him all day other than someone like Mike Mangini
Mine too!!!!
Definitely great drummer, check out old dude named Danny Carey, he’s almost as good😊
An underrated drummer on an underrated band.
Underrated drummer?Underrated band?Shannon Larkin and,Godsmack are the best
SOOOO true!!!!!
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....
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!
A total monster on the drums!!
Watching guys like Shannon Larkin and Morgan Rose play is almost hypnotic they're that good.
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!
I agree 100%
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.
Best Drummer today❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love when he does the swimming thing with his arms when he plays
I think that’s a definitive nod to Tommy Aldridge.
I know just straight skills
Its badass
Yeah his Styles incredible very underrated
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
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.
Snoooot!
Shannons throwing baseballs with those arms 😂🤘
100 percent badass!!! No one even comes close to what this man can do!!
🍺 Don't mind me; I'm just beer-sitting for Morgan Rose :)
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!
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.
He is a cross between Pert, Bonham, & Moon.
Amazing!!
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
Still watching in 2021. Shannon is an exceptionally gifted percussionist.
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!
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.
shannon.... thanks brother...... godsmack is lucky to have you.
He is a beast I love watching him play how in the hell does he remember every song that Godsmack plays amazing
Shannon Larkin is one of those guys who just shows how it's done & his drumming is phenomenal
I love his drumming it’s great soooo much energy!!!
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...
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!
best drummer out there these days in my opinion great style
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).
he is truly one of the best drummers in the last 20 years.
One of the greatest drummers I've ever seen! * GODSMACK FOREVER*
I am a big fan on him since 2005 and he never fails to deliver the powerful accuracy.
Best drummer of all time
Shannon Larkin is truly by far the best drummer in any hard rock band.Hes a madman
I love jamming along to this! Run it through my PA, and it's like you're in the band.
All that power and talent coming from a dude who’s not much thicker than the drumsticks. Shannon’s a beast!
WOW JUST WOW AWESOME.
LOVE THE SOUND OF THOSE DRUMS
DEEP AND HARDCORE
BEAUTIFUL 🎉 LOVE IT
Wow. Fantastic. My fav song by them too.
Awesome! 👍👍💣💥😊
I always loved his skills!
Seen a lotta GodsmacK shows and they never disappoint! Absolute perfectionists! Keep rockin boys!
One of the best drummers ever.
I finally got to see them live this year him and sully are awesome
2018 someone?
Damn he is godsmacking these drums!!
He didn't miss a single fucking note, blasting speed, control, timing, passion, that snare drums perfect God dammm...
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
Such energy and style with the music
I love it how he puts the stick between is neck and shoulder when he is slamming on the hi hat!!!
Shannon... My fave drummer...
Shannon is the best!!!!
Wtf did I just witness, this is insane 😮
der Beste. keine Frage!
Amazing dexterity and passion.
This guy is so awesome to watch
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.
Shannon Larkin is truly the master.
This guy is sick on drums, love him!
Shannon deserve more attention and Godsmack to
He's one of the best drummer of the new millennium incredible how literally kill the China
Definitely one of the best.
Amazing is Shannon Larkin.
Larkin tearing that drum set up. Raider Nation
Shannon is freaking awesome!
I just love Shannon, he's awesome!!!
That's one of my all time favorite songs by Godsmack
Awesome drummer! Definitely one of the greats!!
I thoroughly enjoyed that, this guy is a beast on the drums!
This guy is a beast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best I ever heard 😮
Shanon 🔥 Larkin 😎🤘 Insane moves, groove and fills
He is kicking ass that drum!!!
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.
he was Ugly Kid Joe's drummer too
He is one awesome drummer.!!!
That’s outstanding!!!!
He is so unbelievably skilled it’s sick . Out freaken standing
Glad I found Shannon s playing.. He's a great tub player. Awesome composer ..
Unbelievable. Awesome.
KICK ASS DRUMMER !! I'M IMPRESSED!!!!
So powerful and entertaining - this is the way in which the drums should be played on!!
amazing shannon larkin is playing drum😍😍😍😍
Always been awsome.From wrathchild to now.
Shannon Larkin is a beast on the drums!!!
LIVING LEGEND
Great stuff. I watched this Video about 200 times. I watch it everyday!
Absolute Top Shelf Drummer
You are being cinematic while playing the song...super high level 💙🤘🏻
Hey if Chris Adler said he wanted to be as good as Shannon that’s saying a lot !! Fucken beast !!
Hell yeah, I need to see this shit live.
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)!
12.02.2019 here - the dude is timeless - so is Sully
Shannon is one of the baddest drummers on the planet....BAR NONE!!!!
...just perfect
One of the best! Shannon rocks!
SHANNON IS A NEIL PEART FAN ...WHO IS NOT... SHANNON KEEPS PERFECT TIME... ON HIS DRUMMIMG... HE IS AWESOME...
yea he has that wild crazy kind of style
A force of nature
He might not be the best drummer but I do love to see him live he's the best showman
TOTALLY AWESOME VIDEO !!!!!!
This is power man...hell ya
I'm surprised the sticks don't fly out his hands, love his style. True passion.
Man what did that China do to him? He's beating the crap out of it!
An awesome display that’s undeniably clear and uniquely your own !
Best drummer I’ve ever seen live, and I’ve seen a lot too!!!!!