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Influences
My influences are many. I have followed the careers of many drummers including Dave Weckl (Even though he can be a real ass sometimes), Eddie Bayers, Rikki Rocket (showmanship), Tommy Lee to now, my friends, Rick Brothers (Gretchen Wilson), Scotty Hawkins (Darryl Worley), Trey Grey (Brooks and Dunn), and many other players making their marks on the industry.
br>Last, but not least by any means, is my wife Roxy. You are my Angel Rox! She is what keeps me kickin. She helps me remember why I started this whole music thing anyway... because I love the music. I love you Rox
Here's where I get to tell you all about myself. Some may be interesting, some not, but what the hell. I must say that I have lived a very interesting and eventful life. I am not going to write a book here, I'm just going to touch on some highlights.
Full name: Shannon Mitchell Christopher Michael Sharp
Religion: Catholic. Can't you tell from that name?!?!?
Birthplace: Hollywood, California
High School: Okmulgee High School Okmulgee, Oklahoma
Marital Status: MARRIED (I love you Rox)
Instruments Played: Drums, Drums and More Drums!!
Musical Influences: Journey, Diamond Rio, Boston, Toby Keith, Little Texas, Big & Rich, Muzik Mafia... should I go on?
Favorite Movie: Finding Nemo (YEA, I SAID FINDING FREAKING NEMO!)
Favorite Food: Sushi or a Big Ol' Steak
Favorite Snack: Anything from Starbucks
Favorite Color: Yellow and Black
I never leave home without: forgetting something
Interesting Fact: I served as a Police Officer for 15 years including 10 years as a Deputy Sheriff with the Harris County Sheriff's Office in Houston, Texas. Update*** I am back in the policin' game. I am working as a Police Officer and ERT (SWAT) team member again (part time) in Humble, Texas. Suprised?
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I started playing drums long before I even knew how to spell DRUMS. After my parents got tired of me dragging pots and pans out from under the sink and banging dents in them with whatever I could find, the finally bought me my first drum kit from Montgomery Wards.
I performed my first live appearance when I was about 13 years old with my Dad's 50's rock band, "Yesterday". I worked on several projects and recording sessions with him all the way through school until I graduated and wondered off into the sunset to chase my dreams. In addition to that, I performed in my Jr. Hi and High School bands, playing just about everything in the percussion lineup until I settled on the quads. (I still love em!) On my off time I played with several high school bands with most of my influence from legendary groups like Journey, Boston, Motley Crue, and so on. As my musical interests grew, I learned to appreciate other types of music. I began to play with jazz and big band projects, theater and musical ensembles, and eventually I ventured into the Country market where I found my home.
I have performed and recorded with such great Texas Country Music acts such as the Mel Garrett Band, Joe Kory and Renegade, Tim Nichols and Common Cents, Bill Hart and the Cardiac Cowboys, Stephen Brown, Sheila Marshall, Andy Childs, Derringer, BadLandz and Blackwater. I still do several dates with Sheila Marshall as well as dates with Andy Childs, former RCA artist and member of the Warner Brothers group SixWire. I have been able to share the stage with such great acts as Diamond Rio, Mark Wills, Mark Chesnutt, Doug Stone, Tracy Lawrence, Chris Ledoux, Daryl Worley, Blake Shelton, Perfect Stranger, Merle Haggard, Ty Herndon, Lonestar, Ricochet, Larry Gatlin, Dan Seals, Eric Heathery, Kenny Chesney, Randy Travis, Trisha Yearwood, Gary Stewart, Neal McCoy, Tanya Tucker, Sammy Kershaw, Alabama... and more.
Hey there! Just stoppin' by to wish you a great week!! If you can, please check out my new song "No Other Day" and let me know what you think! Thanks!! :-)
Hope your sittin' down...lol. Remember me? How's my favorite Texan? Sendin my love to you and the woman. All is great here. Been really busy in the studio and playin, etc. Have a drum clinic coming up that I have to prepare for. Let's talk soon. Miss ya man! Thinking bout ya! Hope your doing great.
Hey Shannon....long time no talk...hell i dont even know if you remember who i am, but for what its worth, i was driving home yesterday...and for some reason, i just couldnt seem to get "Naked" out of my head...i know the bands not together anymore but you guys are still rockin in my world... hope your doing well. peace!
Yeah it's me...what of it? LOL Man...I love ya bro and I'm sorry I've been such a shitty friend. Lot's of things happn'. Can't wait to talk to ya and fill you in. Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you and yours! Forerver buds...Rick
What's up wild man!!! When you coming to the country to chase bad guys and cows with me? I'm the only cowboy in Texas that herds cattle in a Hemi Charger....YeeHaw. Love the music
