Jon Larsen (Danish musician)

Jon Larsen (born 13 July, 1970) is a drummer for Volbeat, a Danish heavy metal band with an international fanbase. Larsen joined Volbeat after playing drums for several other bands. Prior to his career as a drummer, he was a gypsy jazz guitarist, painter, amateur scientific researcher, and record producer. He is also well known for founding the Hot Club de Norvege group and has received multiple awards, including the Buddy Award, for his contributions to the field of jazz. Larsen is known for his outspokenness on tours, concerts, and records, a calm demeanor and approachable personality. The Volbeat band was established by Michael Poulsen in October 2001 and was based on his former group, Dominus. Poulsen mobilized various musicians for the group, including Thomas Bredahl, Anders Kjolholm, and Jon Larsen. Volbeat’s success grew gradually, as they gained fame internationally, mainly in Europe and America. Larsen has described the Volbeat brand of music as a fusion of genres, with a dynamic beat that fuses elements of rock and roll with heavy metal. He has also explained that the band’s choice of music is not restricted to a particular genre. In interviews, Larsen has said that their music is based on real-life experiences and is their artistic interpretation of everyday life stories.