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
Marie Mullen state." She appeared in the 1994 film "Circle of Friends" as "Mrs. Foley". She appeared in the film "Hear My Song" (1991) as "Mickey's Mom". Mullen won the 1998 Tony Award for Best Actress in a play for "The Beauty Queen of Leenane". Mullen received the 2012 Alumni Award for arts, social sciences and Celtic studies from NUI Galway. She received the Special Tribute Award at the Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards in February 2013, recognizing her "immense contribution to Irish theatre." Mullen received an honorary Doctorate of Arts from her "alma mater", NUI Galway, in June 2016. Mullen married