Larry Mullen Jr. Dissed

[MonaghanMan]

I just came across this outrageous article on IrishCentral criticizing Larry Mullin Jr for having money and being a nobody in U2.

http://www.irishcentral.com/opinion...me-you-see-a-rich-man-thank-him-48732562.html


They have no idea what they're talking about. Larry's more than just a drummer. He is the heart and soul of U2.

No Larry = No U2 = No Bono. Its that simple.

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

excellent first post, welcome to interference

 

[last unicorn]

No Larry = No U2 = No Bono. Its that simple.

I disagree about the Bono part but ... anyway, nice first post. Just the link doesn't work.

Now finally the Larry front is starting to show up on this board. Where have these guys been hiding for so long?

 

[popacrobat]

link works for me.

 

[Salome]

refreshing to see someone outside this forum bash Larry instead of Bono
though I don't get why he can't see that especially in times of economic crisis no country is better off for alienating people who actually are able to inject serious amounts of money into the economy, even if you do think it's overreaction on the side of those with money to spend

 

[financeguy]

Seriously, something has to be done about bashers of U2. Some form of gulag, perhaps?

 

[Salome]

perhaps people should just wait to write an article until after they used their brain

 

[beegee]

No brain = No article = No fun.

 

[digitize]

I really don't like how this guy uses Bono against Larry.

 

[Diemen]

Larry's a big boy. I think he can take a little (poorly argued) criticism.

 

[Diemen]

Seriously, something has to be done about bashers of U2. Some form of gulag, perhaps?

 

[Axver]

I keep reading this thread's subject line as "Larry Mullen Jr. Diseased".

 

[A stor]

Wow, I could only get through the first page. But, thanks MonaghanMan for posting it.

Edit.....I was able to read all three pages. A very mean spirited article. I feel sorry for Larry.

 

[OrARoundabout]

"Next time you see a rich man, thank him!"



♪♫What kind of fuckery is this?♪♫

 

[Gonna Run 2 U]

Larrys drumming pretty much defined U2's sound on the War album.

 

[A stor]

Larrys drumming pretty much defined U2's sound on the War album.

I have to agree with you there! For me, two great songs come to mind. Seconds and Sunday Bloody Sunday.

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

Larry's a big boy. I think he can take a little (poorly argued) criticism.

his reaction to this, one word = FOAD

 

[major_panic]

"You see guys and they're bringing a huge amount of money into this country and they do not deserve to be humiliated. Humiliate me, I can deal with it. I can kind of understand maybe a rock and roll band. Fine, OK, I can live with that."

That should be response enough.

 

[gvox]

 

[65980]

I love Larry to pieces but I did think he was setting himself up for this when he said those strange quotes about the treatment of the rich. Oh well, it is indeed refreshing to see Larry get his arse paddled instead of Bono, for once.

QUOTE: "Yes, Mullen still has the great gift of being able to hit a canvas-covered circular box with a stick, sometimes even in harmony with the music being played at the time..."

That is rather funny. Larry can be somewhat humorless at times, and he does deserve a little deflating. I'm sure Bono will enjoy this article...

 

[last unicorn]

I really don't like how this guy uses Bono against Larry.

Yes, isn't this common practise here on the board as well?


Shouldn't happen, though. They all are different, we may not agree with certain things certain band members do or say, but still they have to get along within the band and so far it seems they do.

 

[U2girl]

Bono's got his regular bashing, Edge got in trouble for his property and the boat, now Larry for his comments - wonder what the media has in store for Adam ?

 

[Axver]

wonder what the media has in store for Adam ?

Shame all that marijuana possession stuff took place years ago, or we could have a right old moral panic over that!

 

[bonocomet]

There's always that shirt he's been wearing lately.

 

[Axver]

You want a shirt controversy?

Here's a shirt controversy!

http://www.u2interference.com/forum...iffs-and-tuques-not-bold-t-shirts-185076.html

 

[bonocomet]

 

[Ellay]

Personally I think the Def Leppard drummer was only ever putting in half the effort.

 

[oktobergirl]

There's always that shirt he's been wearing lately.

Worst shirt ever. The red part looks like panties!

 

[The Sad Punk]

Larry should be seen and not heard.

 

[bonocomet]

best thing I've heard all day.

ok I just woke up but I predict it will still be.