You can tell a great drummer not by how fast crazy they play, but by how clean and smoothly they play it. Shannon is so clean and smooth it’s almost like watching an animation. He hit every spot of every drum perfectly in the center and on time
Insane. What a musician. This isn't just a drummer. This is Art at it finest. One of my favorites songs from one of my favorite bands. Going in to a studio with an Idea and creating this. Geesh. Would have loved to been a fly on the wall watching this process when this was all coming together . Incredible.
maybe you already know this video, but here is shannon larkin actually explaining the songs different parts and how they all come together. Same drum kit, same clothing as in this video, so it's probably "part one - explanations" very usefull if you're a drummer and want to play the song yourself ;) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mss_2ZUElHE.html --and here we are commenting on "part two - playing the song in full speed"
While a student at the Univ. of Maryland in 1987 or 1988, Shannon and the boys in Wrathchild played in a bar along Route 1 just off campus. Those guys put on a show that was to not be forgotten. And the most entertaining band member was...yep...Shannon! Man what a show!!!
Just a great solid rock drummer and he is entertaining to watch as well...... a lost art on many modern drummers, the ability to entertain through their playing.
FUUUUCCCCCKKKKKK 2:32....Im just laughing. Like what the fuck did he just do? The precision was stupid...OMG...His mannerisms are crazy...Freaking cool!!!!
Shannon is like Steve Rogers from alternative reality, where after injecting the serum, instead of becoming buffed Captin America, he got some tatoos and became skinny drumming superhero ;)
Just awe inspiring! He cracks me up though. After pounding the hell out of the drums, he very calmly lays his sticks down and give a nice golf clap. 😂 classic! Shannon, you are absolutely awesome
Someone needs to get this guy more protein or steaks or something. Dude is too damn skinny. Does this guy eat at all? And no I'm not a hater. I do think he is a solid drummer.
I used to watch him play from the side of the stage at Annie's in Cincinnati...Wratchchild America....I would just stand there dumbfounded..23 years ago. He ain't let up one bit..
In the 80's I Went To The Troubadour And Watched A Band Called "WRATHCHILD"-Shannon Played Drums For The Band. There Were 20 People In The Room & They Tore It Up. Shannon Was Awesome That Night. So Glad Shannon Is Still Plugging Away, Great Drummer!
Ever since I first heard the song, I'm amazed of Larkin's drumming on it. It just sounds like one of those songs that are super-fun to play - having this awesome groove and intricate at the same time. Look at the man go - like watching fuse burning slowly to a stick of TNT before every chorus!
I totally think that he is underestimate 😮 And don't Get Near Enough Credit For Being A Outstanding Drummer 😊❤ Shannon Larkin Is The Shit And The Best of The Best 🎉
Saw him playing in Wrathchild America around 89 or 90 at The Chance in Poughkeepsie NY! I think they opened for Annihilator. Great show at a great venue!
Lars is better than most (yes his age is catching up with him...I didnt say hes BEST drummer ever just better than most give him credit for being ...but Shannon is so damn creative with his fills and overall sounds...THIS DUDE ROCKS!!!
I mention Shannon's name to EVERYONE, and when they youtube him they flip the fuck out because they think its just some ordinary drummer. I remeber on the Changes DVD Shannon says "I got tired of seeing all of those boring guys play drums, Animal from the Muppets was my influence so I just kinda copied his movements you know?". I get some moves from him but also Scott Travis and Peter Criss are big influences for myself.
Shannon, Morgan Rose, and Ray Luzier have got to be 3 of the best entertaining, yet great, drummers of the past 25 years. Emphasis on the entertaining as many of you will probably think I'm saying they're the greatest drummers period of all time. Lol
Shannon is my favorite metal drummer. He is the best ever! I attended his drum clinic in Seattle in August 2013. It was super awesome! Please see my video: Shannon Larkin at Guitar Center Seattle 2013. Thanks!!
I've been a fan since his first album with GS. Shannon is a fucking beast. Love his style. When he plays it looks chaotic asf but it's not. His timing is perfect and doesn't have to play fast. Faster ain't better or any heavier.
How did I get here, you ask? I was reading an article about Chris Adler, drummer for Lamb of God, and Adler said that Larkin was one of his biggest inspirations so I had to come check him out!! And yeah this dude IS awesome!
Shannon is great!! I remember him when he was with Wrathchild America. He was great then. Be cool if we could see a reunion with Wrathchild America now that Shileys is back open. How bout it Shannon?
watch the vid titled "Wrathchild America" and see 17 year old Shannon with black on one side blond on the other hair. awesome to see him still kickin ass now.
Shannon looks like he's been straight out of food for months - boy needs to eat. Or is he anorexic? His arms aren't much thicker than his drumsticks. Great drummer though.
I have always loved his playing since I first heard him in 1989. If you don't have the wrathchild America cd's then go get them,they are outta print now but you can still find them on ebay and amazon. You will be blown away by his drumming on those albums.
Omg you are an insanely good drummer, Shannon!! How did you get this good ?? This song has always been one of my favorite rock songs because of the drums you wrote and played ! Well done sir
