Shannon Forrest

Shannon Forrest

Shannon Forrest

Sessions / Toto / Boz Scaggs

Shannon Forrest

Sessions / Toto / Boz Scaggs

Country:   United States Category:   DRUMSET ARTISTS

Overview

Shannon Forrest is an American drummer and percussionist known primarily for his session work. As a session drummer, he has contributed to the work of many well-known artists, including Brooks & Dunn, Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, Mary Chapin Carpenter, The Chieftains, Willie Nelson, Ricky Skaggs, Trisha Yearwood, Lee Ann Womack, Jerry Douglas, Merle Haggard, and many others. Shannon is also a well-respected producer and engineer, and you can hear examples on Michael McDonald's release, Wide Open.

He recorded and toured with Toto from 2014 to 2019 and again for their 2024–2026 tours.

 

Equipment Configuration 1

Studio Kit

Masterworks

Studio Recipe

Matte Natural Maple

 

10x7 tom

12x8 tom

13x9 tom

14x14 tom

16x16 floor tom

18x16 floor tom

22x14 bass drum

24x14 bass drum

 

Hardware

 

ICON rack system

CH1030 cymbal arms

P2052C Redline Eliminator double pedal

H2005 Redline Eliminator hh stand

S1030 hh stand

 

Equipment Configuration 2

Tour Kit

Masterworks

Studio Recipe

Black Burst over Black Limba

Black Nickel hardware

 

10x8 tom

12x8 tom

13x9 tom

14x10 tom

14x14 tom

16x16 floor tom

18x16 floor tom

22x14 bass drum

24x14 bass drum

 

Hardware

 

ICON rack system

CH1030 cymbal arms

P2052C Redline Eliminator double pedal

H2005 Redline Eliminator hh stand

S1030 hh stand