Larry Mullen Jr. Biography

Larry Mullen Jr. is a well-known drummer and actor from Ireland who is also a co-founder of the celebrated rock band, U2. While he is now known for his distinctive drumming style, his love for music started with piano. But he soon switched to drums and was taught by Ireland's renowned drummer Joe Bonnie. In the beginning of his career, he joined Artane Boys Band, but was forced to leave when he refused to cut his long hair. Then his father got him into Post Office Workers’ Band before he finally formed the U2 band in his kitchen. At that time, Mullen was the only band member who could play an instrument. In no time, the band started gaining attention and carved its own identity. In the early days of U2, Mullen worked in the purchasing department of Seiscom Delta and was considering a career as a computer programmer in the company’s geology section. Apart from playing the drums, he is also a songwriter and actor who has produced some films as well. He suffers from tendonitis and uses specially designed drumsticks from ProMark to curb the pain. He met his girlfriend in high school and they have been living together for more than 40 years. They also have three children. Larry is a quiet and level-headed man who likes to largely remain in the background.