Larry Mullen

Larry Mullen, Jr. (born October 31, 1961 in Artane, Dublin, Ireland) is the drummer for the Irish rock band U2.

Music

Larry's parents, Larry senior and Maureen, thought it was a good idea if their son learned to play an instrument, and so at the age of eight, Larry began to take piano lessons. It did not take long for him to discover he preferred to play drums, and so in 1970, his sister Cecilia bought him his first drum kit. Larry took drumming lessons and joined different bands, such as the Artane Boys Band and a military-style fife and drum band. The marching military sound made him develop a drumming style that to this day is characteristic for the music of U2. In 1976, Larry put a note on the message board of Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin, looking for fellows to form a band. Amongst the teenagers congregating in Larry's kitchen were Paul Hewson (Bono), Dave Evans (The Edge), and Adam Clayton - U2 was born. In addition to his job playing drums for U2, Larry has also recorded with artists like Nanci Griffith, Emmylou Harris, B. B. King, Daniel Lanois, and others.

Related Topics:
1970 - U2 - 1976 - Dublin - Bono - The Edge - Adam Clayton - Nanci Griffith - Emmylou Harris - B. B. King - Daniel Lanois

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