Radiohead

Electronic and alternative rock (modern rock) band from Oxfordshire, England (United Kingdom). The name Radiohead comes from the [[artist:Talking Heads]] song, "Radio Head", from the "[True Stories](http://www.discogs.com/Talking-Heads-True-Stories/master/39386)" album. Formed by school friends in 1985, Radiohead did not release their first single until 1992's "[r=767600]". The cathartic "[Creep](http://www.discogs.com/Radiohead-Creep/master/21481)", from the debut album "[Pablo Honey](http://www.discogs.com/Radiohead-Pablo-Honey/master/13344)" (1993), became a worldwide hit as grunge music dominated radio airwaves. Radiohead were initially branded as a one-hit wonder abroad, but caught on at home in the UK with their second album, "[The Bends](http://www.discogs.com/Radiohead-The-Bends/master/17008)" (1995), earning fans with their dense guitar atmospheres and front man [[artist:Thom Yorke]]'s expressive singing. The album featured the hits "[High & Dry](http://www.discogs.com/Radiohead-High-Dry-Planet-Telex/release/199387)", "[r=1463625]" and "[Fake Plastic Trees](http://www.discogs.com/Radiohead-Fake-Plastic-Trees/master/21526)". The band's third album, "[OK Computer](http://www.discogs.com/Radiohead-OK-Computer/master/21491)" (1997), propelled them to greater attention. Popular both for its expansive sound and themes of modern alienation, the album has been acclaimed by critics as a landmark record of the 1990s, some critics go as far to consider it one of the best of all time. "[Kid A](http://www.discogs.com/Radiohead-Kid-A/master/21501)" (2000) marked further evolution, containing influences from experimental electronic music. "[Hail To The Thief](http://www.discogs.com/Radiohead-Hail-To-The-Thief/master/16962)" (2003) was seen as a conventional return to the guitar and piano-led rock sound. After fulfilling their contract with EMI, Radiohead released "[In Rainbows](http://www.discogs.com/Radiohead-In-Rainbows/master/21520)" (2007) famously via a pay-what-you-want model. Their latest album, "[A Moon Shaped Pool](https://www.discogs.com/Radiohead-A-Moon-Shaped-Pool/master/998252)", was released in May 2016. Radiohead's original influences were cited as alternative rock and post-punk bands like [The Smiths](http://www.discogs.com/artist/Smiths,+The), [[artist:Pixies]], [[artist:Magazine]], [[artist:Joy Division]] and [[artist:Siouxsie & The Banshees]], who Thom Yorke claims inspired him to become a performer, and [[artist:R.E.M.]] (with lead singer of the band, Thom Yorke, referring to himself as an 'R.E.M. groupie'). Band members: Thom Yorke – vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, laptop (1985–present) Colin Greenwood – bass guitar (1985–present) Ed O'Brien – guitar, effects, backing vocals (1985–1990, 1990–present) Philip Selway – drums, percussion (1985–present) Jonny Greenwood – guitar, keyboards, ondes Martenot, glockenspiel, laptop, orchestral arrangements (1988–present) Current live members: Clive Deamer – drums, percussion (2011–present) Former members: Rasmus "Raz" Peterson – tenor saxophone, alto saxophone (1985–1989) Liz Cotton – alto saxophone (1988–1989) Charlotte Cotton – alto saxophone (1988–1989) Nigel Powell – drums (1990) Previous names: On a Friday (1985–1990, 1990–1991) Shindig (1990)