Larry Mullen Jr. facts for kids

Larry Mullen, Jr.
Quick facts for kids Larry Mullen, Jr.
	Mullen in 2006
Background information
Birth name	Laurence Joseph Mullen, Jr.
Born	31 October 1961 (age 59)
Origin	Artane, Dublin, Ireland
Genres	Rock, post-punk, alternative rock
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter, actor
Instruments	Drums, percussion, vocals, synthesiser
Years active	1976–present
Associated acts	U2; Automatic Baby; Passengers

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.

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