Larry Mullen Jr. Larry Mullen Jr. Laurence Joseph Mullen Jr. (; born 31 October 1961) is an Irish musician and actor, best known as the drummer and co-founder of the rock band U2. Mullen's distinctive drumming style developed from his playing martial beats in a childhood marching band, the Artane Boys Band. Some of his most notable contributions to the U2 catalogue include "Sunday Bloody Sunday", "Pride (In the Name of Love)", "Where the Streets Have No Name", "Zoo Station," "Mysterious Ways", and "City of Blinding Lights". Mullen was born and raised in Dublin, and attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School, where he co-founded
Larry Cox (drummer) Larry Cox (drummer) Larry Cox (January 10, 1961) is an American rock, hard rock and heavy metal drummer – currently with the rock bands Kick Tommy and Deaf Symphony. His first professional work was in 1985 with the rock band Looker, which recorded one independent EP and toured the USA for one year before disbanding. In 1986 Cox joined the band Tigershark, which was led by guitarist Howard Askeland. (Cox would once again team up with Askeland almost 20 years later when Askland would join Cox's new band Deaf Symphony). Tigershark recorded and played the local Los Angeles scene until