Larry Mullen Jr. of U2's songs, helping to evoke military imagery. During the recording of the album "Pop" in 1996, Mullen suffered from severe back problems. Recording was delayed due to surgery. When he left the hospital, he arrived back in the studio to find the rest of the band experimenting more than ever with electronic drum machines, something driven largely by guitarist The Edge's interest in dance and hip-hop music, and, given his weakness after the operation, he relented, allowing The Edge to continue using drum machines, which contributed heavily to the album's electronic feel. Mullen has had tendinitis problems throughout his
The Irish Descendants Broderick of Bay De Verde and Bassist Larry Martin of Grates Cove to form the new band The Irish Descendants. In 1991, the Descendants recorded their first album, "Misty Morning Shore", on independent label Duckworth Records. It caught the attention of Warner Music and they signed the band following up with their major label debut "Look To The Sea" in 1993. The record was successful, and was followed by 1994's "Gypsies and Lovers", which saw the band expanded to include drummer Gerard Broderick and keyboardist Kathy Phippard. The album won the band the Roots & Traditional Album of the Year