Larry Mullen Jr. Biography

Fast Facts

• Received his first drum kit from his sister Cecilia in 1973
• Played drums with the Artane Boys Band, a Dublin marching band, as a youth
• Placed an ad for musicians on a bulletin board at his high school: Singer-guitarist Paul Hewson (Bono), guitarist Dave Evans (The Edge) and bassist Adam Clayton were among those who responded
• Worked for oil company Seiscom Delta in Dublin after finishing high school and prior to U2 taking off
• Along with Clayton, recorded the "Theme From Mission: Impossible" for the 1996 Tom Cruise film
• Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as a member of U2, in 2005
• Has recorded with Nanci Griffith, Emmylou Harris, B
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