Is Larry Mullen Leaving U2? Drummer Drops Cryptic Statement Before Band’s Potential 2023 Tours

Is Larry Mullen leaving U2?

Mullen sparked the buzz after his recent interview with journalist Geoff Edgers for a Washington Post article for the band's profile. He and the three members - Bono, Adam Clayton, and The Edge - revealed U2's tour plans in 2023.

However, the drummer said he would not be part of it.

According to the staffer, Mullen said he needs more surgery to continue playing with his bandmates.

"You only do this if you're having the best time. And not everyone is going to make it because the price is so high," he said, adding, "I don't sing from the same hymn sheet. I don't pray to the same version of God. So everyone has their limits."

Ultimate Classic Rock and Culture noted that the speculations began after the interview, with fans fearing that the U2's co-founder would leave soon.

Mullen also revealed during the interview that the lack of shows amid the COVID-19 pandemic allowed him to look into his health. He found out that there was damage already.

Still, Edgers assured in one of his tweets that Mullen set the record straight about leaving U2 or retiring. Instead of these things, the drummer reportedly wants to get himself healed before playing with the band again.

The Washington Post journalist ended his tweets with a revelation that Mullen is dealing with physical issues drummers deal with.

Fans Want Larry Mullen To Join U2

After learning about his health issues, fans sent well-wishes to Mullen and told him to take all the time he needed before coming back.

However, some disapproved of it and said U2 would not be U2 without him. They also found the interview disturbing since the member could "pull the plug" anytime he wants.

Amid the worries, they celebrated U2's recent achievement after the band made it to the list of honorees at the Washington gala.

U2 joined Amy Grant and Cuban-born US composer Tania Leon at Washington's Kennedy Center on Sunday. The band scored the award after winning 22 Grammys and selling 170 album units worldwide.

The Irish rock band was formed in 1976 in Dublin, and it has since released hit albums since it debuted, including "Boy," "October," "War," "The Joshua Tree," "Rattle and Hum," "Zooropa," "Pop," "All That You Can't Leave Behind," "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb," "Songs of Innocence," and "Songs of Experience."

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