Laurence Joseph Mullen Jr, famous as Larry Mullen Jr, his stage name, is a famous Irish musician. The famous personality has been in the limelight since the late 70s when he started his singing career.
Mullen came into the limelight as the co-founder and drummer of the U2 band, which has sold millions of copies of albums around the globe. Mullen began playing martial beats when he was a child, and this continued leading to his distinctive style in U2.
What is Larry Mullen Jr’s Net Worth?
Larry Mullen is among the richest band members of U2, accumulating a net worth of $350 million. The drummer has recorded multiple albums with his band, enabling them to sell millions of copies globally, and winning over 20 Grammy awards.
Apart from a successful career as a singer, the drummer has also acted in a few films like Man on the Train and A Thousand Times Good Night, enabling him to earn more income.
Carer Beginnings and Early Life
Laurence was born on October 31, 1961, as the only son of Laurence and Maureen Mullen. The future drummer grew up alongside an elder and young sisters, Cecilia and Mary. His younger sister Mary died in 1973.
Laurence joined the School of Music in Chatham Row, where he started learning to play the piano. In 1971, Mullen began learning drumming, when she was only nine years old. Mullen was learning drumming under his Irish trainer Joe Bonnie, and Bonnie ‘s daughter took over the training after the death of the trainer.
Career Success
Mullen’s drumming career began with a Dublin marching band, Artane Boys Band. Mullen was discouraged from continuing to play with the band because he believed the band did not focus more on drumming, which is what he loved. After three weeks, he quit the band after some disagreements on cutting his hair.
Mullen’s father suggested to him to form a band. He told him to place a notice on the Mount Temple bulletin board, and that is how the band formed on September 25, 1976. While the band began with numerous members, by 1978 they had reduced to four members.
The band signed with Island Records and released their debut album in 1980. They released other albums including the 1983 War which debuted at number 1 in the UK. The band began going for live performances and it led to its global recognition.
Apart from his projects with his band, he did other projects as well. Mullen worked with Clayton to contribute to Nanci Griffith’s album Flyer. He also performed alongside Mike Mills and Michael Stipe during US President Bill Clinton’s inauguration.
Mullen is also an actor who has featured in several films. He had a leading role in 2011 when he starred in Man on the Train. Also, he acted in A Thousand Times Good Night drama starring opposite Juliette Binoche and Nikolaj Coster.
Personal Life
Mullen is married to his longtime partner Ann Acheson, whom he met when he was attending Mount Temple Comprehensive School. The duo has three children, and they reside in Southern France.
