Sullivan's Backstage Pass: Larry London

Sullivan's Unheard Voices · Aug 31, 2026 · 2h 25m

In this episode of Sullivan’s Backstage Pass, Shawn sits down with Oregon drum instructor and studio veteran Larry London — a drummer whose obsession with craft, discipline, and odd meters has shaped more than 40 years behind the kit.

Larry shares how he went from practicing nine months on a silent drum pad to finally getting his first “absolute junk” Ruther drum set. He explains why he once had only one cymbal — his “everything cymbal” — and how he moved it around the kit pretending he had a full setup. He also talks about being adopted, growing up with parents who pushed him to try…