Larry Mullen risked paralysis in the name of love for U2

U2 Drummer Larry Mullen Jr. Wasn’t Sure He’d Ever Perform Again After Neck Surgery, And Still Isn’t: ‘If I Can Play For An Hour, That’s Enough’

The band's timekeeper told Rolling Stone that post-surgery he's been "playing differently."

“I was physically damaged beyond repair… I shut down, and my body just went, ‘You’ve had enough.'”: Larry Mullen Jr on his neck injury and how he felt “humiliated" watching U2 without him

Band used replacement drummer during Sphere residency

Larry Mullen Jr risked being paralysed for U2 comeback

The drummer has been through a massive health journey. The post Larry Mullen Jr risked paralysis to make U2 comeback: “My desire to play again overwrote that” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

Larry Mullen risked paralysis in the name of love for U2

U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jnr has revealed he risked paralysis to be able to return to play on the iconic band’s new album. The 64-year-old was left unable to perform due to damage to his neck, shoulder and knees, which he said he had ‘picked up along the way’ through his drumming. But in a […]

U2 star underwent risky surgery to stay making music with the band

U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jnr has revealed he risked paralysis to be able to return to play on the band’s new album. The 64-year-old was left unable to perform due to damage to his neck, shoulder and knees, which he said he had ‘picked up along the way’ through his drumming. But in a new […]