U2’s Larry Mullen Jr on his dyscalculia: Counting bars is like climbing Everest

U2 drummer Larry Mullen has revealed he has dyscalculia, a learning difficulty that affects his mathematical skills (Damien Eagers/PA)

U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr has said that counting bars within music is like “climbing Everest” for him due to his dyscalculia.

The musician, 63, revealed that he cannot count or add because of the learning difficulty, which affects his ability to use and acquire mathematical skills.