Real name: James Shannon Larkin

Shannon Larkin, born James Shannon Larkin on April 24, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois, is a musician best known for being the drummer of the hard rock band Godsmack. He replaced original drummer in June 2002. Prior to Godsmack, his previous bands were Amen, Candlebox, Back Alley Gators, Ugly Kid Joe, and Souls at Zero (formerly Wrathchild America). Currently he also plays drums for Another Animal.