Radiohead

Radiohead are one of the most celebrated alternative rock groups of the last two decades, wowing critics while maintaining a sizable following across the globe despite their insistence on producing challenging, forward-thinking music. When the British band began in the '90s, they resembled a traditional modern-rock group, but in subsequent years the quintet have slowly moved away from conventional guitar-and-drum-based music to explore experimental structures and tones.

They may not be the most popular group in rock, but they're certainly one of the most respected.

 

Members

Thom Yorke

Thomas Edward Yorke (born 7 October 1968) is the singer and principal songwriter.

A multi-instrumentalist, Yorke mainly plays guitar and piano and works extensively with synthesisers, sequencers and programming.

He is known for his falsetto vocals; in 2008, Rolling Stone ranked him the 66th greatest singer of all time.

 

Jonny Greenwood

Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood (born 5 November 1971) is the lead guitarist and keyboardist.

A multi-instrumentalist, Greenwood also plays instruments including the bass guitar, piano, viola, and drums, and is a prominent player of the Ondes Martenot, an early electronic instrument.

He has been named one of the greatest guitarists of all time by publications including the NME, Rolling Stone and Spin.

 

Colin Greenwood

Colin Charles Greenwood (born 26 June 1969) is the bassist for the alternative rock band Radiohead.

He also plays keyboards and synthesisers and works on sampling on the electronic side of Radiohead. He is the older brother of lead Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood.

 

Philip Selway

Philip James Selway (born 23 May 1967) is the drummer.

Selway is well known for his precision and proficiency in various styles and unusual time signatures, being named the 26th greatest drummer of all time by Gigwise in 2008.

Selway has released two solo albums: Familial (2010) and Weatherhouse (2014).

 

Ed O'Brien

Edward John O'Brien (born 15 April 1968) is the guitarist. He makes extensive use of effects units to create atmospheric sounds and textures.

In 2010, Rolling Stone named O'Brien the 59th greatest guitarist of all time.