U2 Drummer Larry Mullen Jr. Reveals Dyscalculia Diagnosis

The musician shares how the learning disorder impacts his drumming and daily life, marking his first public discussion of the condition.

Larry Mullen Jr., U2's drummer and co-founder, has been diagnosed with dyscalculia, a learning disorder affecting numerical comprehension and math skills.
Mullen stated that dyscalculia makes counting bars while drumming extremely challenging, likening it to 'climbing Everest.'
He revealed that he has long struggled with numbers but only recently identified the cause, describing himself as 'numerically challenged.'
Dyscalculia, distinct from dyslexia, affects an estimated 3% to 7% of the global population and can lead to difficulties in everyday tasks involving numbers.
Mullen appears in the upcoming documentary 'Left Behind,' which explores efforts to establish a public school for children with dyslexia in New York City.