Radiohead

Radiohead is an influential English rock band formed in 1985 in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The group consists of Thom Yorke (vocals, guitar, piano), Jonny Greenwood (lead guitar, keyboards), Ed O'Brien (guitar, backing vocals), Colin Greenwood (bass), and Philip Selway (drums). Originally named On A Friday, they signed with EMI in 1991 and adopted the name Radiohead. Their 1992 debut single "Creep" became a worldwide hit, and their first album, *Pablo Honey* (1993), followed. However, it was with their subsequent albums, *The Bends* (1995) and *OK Computer* (1997), that Radiohead achieved critical acclaim and commercial success, noted for their blend of alternative rock, innovative production, and themes of alienation and modern life. *OK Computer* is often cited as one of the greatest albums of all time. Radiohead continued to explore new musical directions with albums like *Kid A* (2000) and *Amnesiac* (2001), integrating electronic, ambient, and experimental rock elements. Known for their pioneering distribution methods, such as the pay-what-you-want release of *In Rainbows* (2007), Radiohead has maintained a reputation for innovation in music and the music industry. They have received numerous awards, including several Grammys, and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019.