Where was U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. born?

U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. was born in Artane, Dublin.

He was born on 31 October 1961 and grew up in the Dublin suburb of Artane. In September 1976, Mullen posted a notice at Mount Temple Comprehensive School seeking musicians for a band. That gathering became the foundation of U2.

Mullen initially brought the group together as a drummer, and the early lineup eventually settled as Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Mullen. His precise, economical drumming became a defining part of U2’s sound.

Artane is sometimes replaced in casual accounts by the broader label Dublin, which is correct as the city but less specific than his birthplace. Mullen has remained U2’s drummer throughout the band’s career, although health issues later affected touring plans.