Radiohead
Years Active: 1985–present
Members’ Current Ages (2025): Thom Yorke: , Jonny Greenwood: , Colin Greenwood: , Ed O’Brien: , Philip Selway:
👤 Members & Bio
Thom Yorke: Born October 7, 1968 – Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Jonny Greenwood: Born November 5, 1971 – Lead Guitar, Keyboards
Colin Greenwood: Born June 26, 1969 – Bass
Ed O’Brien: Born April 15, 1968 – Guitar, Backing Vocals
Philip Selway: Born May 23, 1967 – Drums
Origin: Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England
Genres: Alternative Rock, Experimental Rock, Art Rock, Electronica
Net Worth: Combined estimated $350M+ (2025)
Businesses: Radiohead catalog, solo projects (Atoms for Peace, The Smile), soundtracks
Total Social Followers: 20M+ across platforms
Notable Works: “Creep”, “Karma Police”, “Paranoid Android”, “No Surprises”, *OK Computer*, *Kid A*
Current Status: On hiatus since 2020; members active in solo projects
🎓 Early Days & Formation
- Formed in 1985 as “On a Friday” by school friends in Abingdon, Oxfordshire.
- Renamed to Radiohead in 1991 after signing with EMI.
- Debut single “Creep” (1992) became a global hit.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 1993: Released debut album *Pablo Honey* with the hit “Creep”.
- 1997: *OK Computer* achieved critical acclaim and commercial success.
- 2000: Released *Kid A*, pioneering experimental electronica in rock.
- 2007: Released *In Rainbows* with innovative pay-what-you-want model.
- 2016: Released *A Moon Shaped Pool*, their ninth studio album.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- 3 Grammy Awards (Best Alternative Music Album multiple times).
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2019).
- Q and NME Awards – multiple Best Band honors.
- Mercury Prize nominations for *OK Computer* and *In Rainbows*.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Thom Yorke has a lazy eye condition called ptosis, which influenced his stage image.
- Radiohead pioneered digital album releases with *In Rainbows* (2007).
- Jonny Greenwood composes film scores for directors like Paul Thomas Anderson (*There Will Be Blood*).
- *OK Computer* is widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time.
- The band avoids mainstream promotion and rarely appears in traditional media.
- They have sold over 30 million albums worldwide.
- Yorke formed *Atoms for Peace* with Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers.
- Greenwood and Yorke launched the band *The Smile* in 2021.
- They often experiment with unconventional instruments like Ondes Martenot.
- Fans voted *Paranoid Android* as one of the greatest songs of the 1990s.
- They were named the best band of the 2000s by Rolling Stone readers.
- Philip Selway also released solo albums as a singer-songwriter.
- The band rarely plays “Creep” live despite its fame.
- They contributed to campaigns for climate change awareness.
- Radiohead’s website design is as experimental as their music.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Radiohead form?
They formed in 1985 in Abingdon, England (as “On a Friday”).
Who are the members?
Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O’Brien, Philip Selway.
How old is Thom Yorke in 2025?
He is years old.
What is their net worth?
Estimated combined $350M+ (2025).
What are their biggest hits?
“Creep”, “Karma Police”, “Paranoid Android”, “No Surprises”.
When were they inducted into the Hall of Fame?
In 2019.
Where are they from?
Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England.