Shannon Larkin

Shannon Larkin
Shannon Larkin
	Larkin performing with Godsmack in 2019
Background information
Birth name	James Shannon Larkin
Born	April 24, 1967; Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres	Heavy metal; alternative metal; hard rock; post-grunge; hardcore punk; alternative rock; nu metal; blues rock; psychedelic rock;
Occupations	Musician; songwriter; percussionist;
Instrument	Drums
Years active	1978–present
Formerly of	Godsmack; Another Animal; The Apocalypse Blues Revival; Candlebox; Ugly Kid Joe; Amen; Souls at Zero; Wrathchild America;
Website	godsmack.com

James Shannon Larkin (born April 24, 1967) is an American musician, best known as the former drummer of the rock band Godsmack. He replaced the band's previous drummer Tommy Stewart in June 2002, and played on six of their studio albums: Faceless (2003), IV (2006), The Oracle (2010), 1000hp (2014), When Legends Rise (2018), and Lighting Up the Sky (2023). At the time of his departure from the band in late 2024, Larkin was Godsmack's longest-serving drummer.

Prior to Godsmack, Larkin was a member of Amen, Candlebox, Ugly Kid Joe, and Souls at Zero (formerly Wrathchild America).