Shannon Larkin

Shannon Larkin
Larkin performing at a Sabian live show.
Background information
Birth name	James Shannon Larkin
Born	(1967-04-24) April 24, 1967 (age 49) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres	Heavy metal alternative metal hard rock post-grunge hardcore punk alternative rock
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Drums percussion guitar bass vocals
Years active	1978–present
Labels	Universal, Republic
Associated acts	Godsmack Another Animal The Apocalypse Blues Revue Candlebox Ugly Kid Joe Snot Amen Vanilla Ice Souls at Zero Wrathchild America Black Sabbath Stone Sour Glassjaw Glenn Tipton
Website	godsmack.com

James Shannon Larkin (born April 24, 1967), is a musician best known for being the drummer of the rock band Godsmack. He replaced the previous drummer Tommy Stewart in June 2002. Prior to Godsmack, his previous bands were Amen, Candlebox, Ugly Kid Joe, and Souls at Zero (formerly Wrathchild America).

Shannon played drums for Godsmack for their albums Faceless, IV their EP The Other Side, The Oracle and their newest album 1000hp.

Shannon Larkin started playing drums at the age of 10. Although his parents were not musicians, they were still music lovers and turned Shannon on to bands like The Beatles, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and The Who. However, it was his older sister who unknowingly ignited Shannon's passion to play by forcing him to repeatedly listen to her favorite album, Rush's Hemispheres. Then he turned on to Led Zeppelin, and then decided to ask his parents for a drum kit.

Shannon Larkin's first major label band was Wrathchild America. Founded In Martinsburg West Virginia (Shannon Larkin's place of residence at the time), the band was originally named simply "Wrathchild", but unfortunately, there was already a British band with the same name, so they were forced to change it. To avoid further legal troubles, they added "America" to the name, and thus, "Wrathchild America" was born.