Larry Mullen Jr. - Lifetime Achievement Award

Larry Mullen Jr. has been a member of the Yamaha Drums family for over 35 years, and we couldn’t be prouder to honor the drum legend and U2 founder with the Yamaha Lifetime Achievement Award. Watch as Larry discusses the beginnings of his career with U2 and his relationship with Yamaha.

Larry currently plays Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple drums while touring with U2.

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[bettyswollocks]

"And then Adam, Edge and then Bono piled into my kitchen" !!!...only one of the greatest rock bands in history was born that night.

[paullord]

I am 55 now and have followed U2 since dancing like a mad man along with all my mates to the live version of I Will Follow at discos in my local pub back in 1981. Thank you Larry for forming such an iconic and ageless band.

[faunaflage]

Prolly the most I've heard Larry say in 40 years. Congrats and thanks!

[dazuk]

The Drum beat on Sunday Bloody Sunday was the first time a drum beat meant something to me..it sounded like a semi automatic rifle being fired. I was raised in England in the 70s...all my family were Irish..so that makes me a plastic paddy i guess. This song sums up that time perfectly, the troubles n violence..Bombs..but ultimately, resolution and peace..Gawd bless ya Larry.

[ia]

Larry is so humble. He says it best himself, he may not be the best, but he's DIFFERENT. I think that makes all the difference. Of course he's not the best drummer, but he's one of the most unique and recognizable and I think that's even more important as a musician. Find your own voice, the Van Halens, the John Bonhams, the Fleas, they are already taken. Be yourself. Congrats Larry, you are the backbone of probably the greatest live band to ever live and ironically, still going as strong as ever. I cherish their longevity as bandmates and I think they do too.

[tonykearns]

So happy I got the chance to say how are ya to Larry that day outside my house on Rosemount Avenue, like to say Larry your dad was a gentleman

[anthonysclafani]

This is weird seeing Larry talk so much, but I like it. Super talented and severely underrated drummer

[jdh]

U2 truly is an extraordinary story. Larry tells it so well. It truly is his band

[johnnyM]

The man who started it all. Rock on Larry !

[jjgbmw]

Thank you Larry for founding one of the Greatest Bands of All time. The message of hope and love still resonates today in U2 music.

[Kevin.Hearty]

There's no doubt Larry is a fantastic drummer. Well deserved.

[luiszenteno]

Larry has so much to say and he is so talented and inspiring. Wish there was more interviews with him.

[rhythmsaint]

So proud of Larry
Met him many times and he was an infuence when I was a kid toward Yamaha and being in band. He and I went to the them same teacher. His loyalty to Yamaha is incredible. Great band great music great drummer great guy

[davidfarley]

I am 65. If it weren't for my Younger brothers in their '50's never would've been turned on to them! Love them all. Larry when you visited Elvis mansion. You were so blessed. Rattle & Hum my fav. Knew awoman from Clayton, Eng. for 10 yrs. before going to Jesus. Precious like all of these bro.'s Larry I always felt the backbone, but let's not start a wee skirmish! All so gifted! God bless to all.

[sbdowling]

So deserved. The Larry Mullen Jr band forever!!

[calmster]

Larry's the reason I play the drums, I come from the same non expertise place, technically I'm not great but many people love how I play, I owe it all to Larry Mullen Jr.

[Sircumsczixszyo]

an underappreciated soulful, committed, and innovative drummer. deserves it.

[lozchad]

Larry is truely inspirational - he introduced me into drumming and for that I will always be forever grateful changed my life. Thanks LARRY MULLEN JR you a one hell of a drummer!!

[PulseAM]

I like when Larry and Adam get to talk, Bono hogs the mic. LOL I'm a musician, I never met my musical soul brothers like they have and a few other great bands have. It's inspiring when it happens and the fact they are still together makes it more so. Larry and the men play from the heart and that's what it's all about anyhow.

[matthewpaluch]

Congratulations to you Larry,
It's long overdue!
I also love your use of brady
and n&c snare drums!
Bullet the Blue Sky!