Radiohead are an English rock band formed in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke, brothers Jonny Greenwood and Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien and Philip Selway. They have worked with producer Nigel Godrich and cover artist Stanley Donwood since 1994. Radiohead's experimental approach is credited with advancing the sound of alternative rock. After signing to EMI in 1991, Radiohead released their debut single, "Creep", in 1992. It became a worldwide hit after the release of their debut album, Pablo Honey. Their popularity and critical standing rose in the UK with the release of their second album, The Bends. Radiohead's third album, OK Computer, brought them international fame; noted for its complex production and themes of modern alienation, it is acclaimed as a landmark record and one of the best albums in popular music. Kid A marked a dramatic change in style, incorporating influences from electronic music, jazz, classical music and krautrock.
Origin | Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England |
Genres | Art rock, alternative rock, electronica, experimental rock |
Years active | 1985–present |
Labels | XL, Ticker Tape Ltd, Hostess, TBD, Parlophone, Capitol |
Associated acts | Atoms for Peace, 7 Worlds Collide, The Smile |
Members | Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Philip Selway |
About Radiohead
Their 2000 album Kid A was honored as the best album of the decade by Rolling Stone, Times, and Pitchfork. They won Best Alternative Music Album at the Grammys in 2001 for Kid A and 2009 In Rainbows
Achievement of Radiohead
They band was asked to write the theme song to the James Bond film Spectre, but ultimately their pass was too dark.
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