Larry Mullen Jr. - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Larry Mullen, Jr. | |
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![]() Mullen in 2006 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Laurence[1] Joseph Mullen, Jr. |
Born | 31 October 1961 |
Origin | Artane, Dublin, Ireland |
Genres | Rock, post-punk, alternative rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, actor |
Instruments | Drums, percussion, vocals, synthesiser |
Years active | 1976–present |
Website | www.u2.com |
Larry Mullen Junior (born 31 October 1961) is an Irish drummer. He is a member of the rock band U2. Mullen was born in Dublin, Ireland.
Besides U2, Larry has worked with other musicians, including: Nanci Griffith, Daniel Lanois, Emmylou Harris, Robbie Robertson, Paul Brady and B.B. King. Because of the Irish National Football team's bid for the World Cup in 1990, Mullen co-wrote and co-produced the anthem "Put 'Em Under Pressure." He also worked with U2's Adam Clayton on the theme for the 1996 movie Mission: Impossible. Mullen and Clayton joined with Mike Mills and Michael Stipe of R.E.M. to form the group "Automatic Baby" for Bill Clinton's Presidential inauguration in 1993 at MTV's Inaugural Ball.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr. (9 October 2007). U2 by U2. HarperCollins. ISBN 978-0-06-077674-9.
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