Shannon
started playing drums long before he even knew how to spell
DRUMS. After his parents got tired of him 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, a long way from the DC kits that Shannon
plays today
"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".
Shannon has 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, Derringer, The Sheila Marshall
Band, and BadLandz. While playing with these
great bands, Shannon shared the stage with such great Country
acts like 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. Shannon is now happy to announce that he has
joined up with Texas Country Honky Tonk Master,
Zona Jones.
Zona, who is signed with Willie Nelson's Pedernales label, has a
very extensive tour schedule in 2008. Look for Zona's new
CD scheduled to be released in the spring.
Other Endorsements: Vic Firth, QwikStix, Levy's Leathers, Soultone Cymbals,
E-Pad practice pads
"I met up with the crew from DCC at their booth at the
NAMM show in California. I was TOTALLY blown away by the sound
quality and craftsmanship of their drums and drums. I have been
playing drums over 25 years and I have played all kinds and
makes of drums. DC California is by far the best built drums
I have owned. ago When I first heard the DCC drums at NAMM,
it became very evident it was time to make a change." -Shannon
Sharp
The all new Shannon Sharp signature
snare.

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These shots were taken of Shannon
at the world famous
Houston Astrodome during the 2005 Houston Rodeo. Shannon
was playing with Nashville Star's own
Sheila Marshall after the rodeo. This was the first show
with his brand new, custom
DC California drums. |
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