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Radiohead. kcir. Radiohead. British rock band A.k.a. “On a Friday”, “ 電台司令 ” The name came from Talking Head’s song: “Radio Head” Britpop, grunge, electro rock. Members. Members. Thom Yorke Vocal, gt , kb. Funny man, sad voice. Born with left eye paralyzed. The “Lotus Dance.” .
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Radiohead kcir
Radiohead • British rock band • A.k.a. “On a Friday”, “電台司令” • The name came from Talking Head’s song: “Radio Head” • Britpop, grunge, electro rock
Members Thom Yorke Vocal, gt, kb. Funny man, sad voice. Born with left eye paralyzed. The “Lotus Dance.”
Members Johnny Greenwood Gt1, kb, others. “Top 50 guitarist of all the time.” Multi-instrumentalist. Composer of films. (Norwegian Wood)
Members Ed O'Brien Gt, backing vl. Known for his large collection of effects pedals. A self-taught guitarist.
Members Colin Greenwood Bass, synthesizer. Elder brother of Johnny. One of the original members. The peacemaker of Radiohead.
Members Phil Selway Drum, percussion. 26th greatest drummer of all time by Gigwise in 2008.
Discography • Pablo Honey (1993) • The famous “Creep.” • Not very successful in the UK in the beginning. • New Music Express: "a lily-livered excuse for a rock band.“ • “Creep” was blacklisted by BBC Radio 1 because it was deemed “too depressing.” • The single “Creep” earned its reputation until it reached the US. Rank #2 on modern rock chart. • Rank#7 UK singles chart
Discography • The Bends (1995) • Pressure of fame. • Phil Selway: “still playing the same songs that recorded two years previously... like being held in a time warp.” • The later EP Iron Lung, expressed the feelings of band members. • “This, this is our new song. Just like the last one.A total waste of time. My iron lung.” –My Iron Lung
Discography • OK Computer (1997) • Tour before the album released. • The milestone of Experimental Rock. • Radiohead has elevated to the level of U2 and R.E.M. • “No Surprises” music video directed by Grant Gee.
Discography • Kid A (2000) & • Amnesiac (2001) • The new Radiohead. • 40 songs were created in 18 month. 30 of them formed the two albums. • Electro rock, psychedelic rock. • “太超過了”– Bassist of my former band • But I myself kind of like the change.
Discography • Hail to the Thief (2003) • Is the title a comment to the 2000 presidential election of the US? • The last EMI record. • World tour (Fuji Rock 2004) • Temporal hiatus: Jonny Greenwood and Phil Selway’s guest appearance in Harry Potter. Greenwood’s film score composing. Thom joined the Band Aid 20 project…etc.
Discography • In Rainbows (2007) & • The King of Limbs (2011) • After years of silence, they’re finally back. • “It up to you”: In Rainbows was full-released on website! The price was arbitrarily decided by the downloader! • 2009 Grammy Winner • As for “The King of Limbs”… there’s not much to say….cuz I haven’t got it yet…. • The Lotus Flower Dance! 莊園佛舞?
Other Artists play Radiohead • Christopher O'Riley“True Love Waits” Sony 2003 • The Section “Strung Out On OK Computer” 2003 • Sheena Ringo (椎名林檎) “Creep” 19xx • And many others…