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Larry Mullen Jr.

1961 - Today

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Laurence Joseph Mullen Jr. (; born 31 October 1961) is an Irish musician, best known as the drummer and co-founder of the rock band U2. A member of the band since its inception, he has recorded 15 studio albums with U2. Mullen's distinctive, almost military drumming style developed from his playing martial beats in childhood marching bands. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Larry Mullen Jr. is the 292nd most popular musician (up from 1,346th in 2019), the 66th most popular biography from Ireland (up from 210th in 2019) and the 4th most popular Irish Musician.

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Among MUSICIANS

Among musicians, Larry Mullen Jr. ranks 292 out of 3,175. Before him are Lars Ulrich, Jaco Pastorius, Émile Waldteufel, Eddie Van Halen, Bruno Mars, and Bill Wyman. After him are Lee Soo-man, Dolores O'Riordan, Leonardo De Lorenzo, Maria Theresia von Paradis, Toots Thielemans, and Michael Cretu.

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Among people born in 1961, Larry Mullen Jr. ranks 48. Before him are Tim Roth, Enzo Francescoli, Randy Jackson, Alfonso Cuarón, Karl von Habsburg, and William C. McCool. After him are Jennifer Coolidge, Henry Rollins, Kim Tok-hun, William Hague, Mylène Farmer, and Dennis Rodman.

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In Ireland

Among people born in Ireland, Larry Mullen Jr. ranks 66 out of 549. Before him are Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe (1865), Bono (1960), Rory Gallagher (1948), Maureen O'Hara (1920), John Tyndall (1820), and Eileen Gray (1878). After him are Dolores O'Riordan (1971), Saint Gall (550), Vergilius of Salzburg (700), Ethel Voynich (1864), William C. Campbell (1930), and Colin Farrell (1976).

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Among MUSICIANS In Ireland

Among musicians born in Ireland, Larry Mullen Jr. ranks 4. Before him are Gilbert O'Sullivan (1946), Bono (1960), and Rory Gallagher (1948). After him are Dolores O'Riordan (1971), Sally Oldfield (1947), Aphex Twin (1971), Moya Brennan (1952), Ronnie Drew (1934), Brian Downey (1951), Paddy Moloney (1938), and Sharon Corr (1970).

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