In 1976, 14-year-old drummer Larry Mullen Jr. placed an AD on the bulletin board of Dublin, Ireland's Mount Temple High School looking for musicians to form a band.

1976年，14岁的鼓手小拉里·马勒在爱尔兰都柏林坦普尔山中学的公告牌上登了一则广告，征寻乐手加盟一支乐队。

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The band's roots lie in the city's Mount Temple school where the then 15-year-old Larry Mullen, looking for fellow musicians, posted an advertisement on a noticeboard.

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Larry Mullen Jr. adds a touch of humanity to the number of synthesized percussion and drum loops, and bassist Adam Clayton remains one of the most rock-solid players in the business.

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