Radiohead

Radiohead took its name from the Talking Heads' song called "Radio Head." They had previously been known as "On a Friday" which was a reference to the day of the week that they had their rehearsals. 

This English rock band formed in 1985 in Oxfordshire. In 1991, they landed a recording contract with EMI but were requested to change their name to Radiohead/ When asked, lead singer Thom Yorke said the name “sums up all these things about receiving stuff… It’s about =way you take information in, the way you respond to the environment you’re put in.”

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Radiohead became highly influential and is known for their musical innovation and evolving sound, which has spanned from alternative rock to more experimental and electronic styles. 

The band's lineup has remained consistent since its formation: Thom Yorke: Lead vocals, guitar, piano Jonny Greenwood: Lead guitar, keyboards, other instruments Ed O'Brien: Guitar, backing vocals Colin Greenwood: Bass guitar Philip Selway: Drums, percussion 

Radiohead's major albums demonstrate their artistic progression.

Pablo Honey (1993): Their debut album, which includes the worldwide hit "Creep." While the band later grew to resent the single's ubiquity, it launched their career and gave them a platform for future work.

The Bends (1995): This album marked a significant leap forward, showcasing a more polished and emotionally resonant sound. It featured singles like "High and Dry" and "Fake Plastic Trees" and earned them critical acclaim, laying the groundwork for their next phase. 

OK Computer (1997): Widely considered a masterpiece, this album solidified their status as a major force in music. With themes of technology, alienation, and modern life, its complex production and ambitious songs like "Paranoid Android" and "Karma Police" made it a landmark of the 1990s and a massive critical and commercial success. 

Kid A mnesia (2000): A radical departure from their guitar-driven sound, this album shocked fans and critics by heavily incorporating electronic music, jazz, and krautrock. Despite its initial divisiveness, it is now celebrated for its boldness and is often credited with influencing a new generation of experimental artists. 

In Rainbows (2007): Notable for its revolutionary "pay-what-you-want" release model, this album marked a return to a more accessible, yet still experimental, sound. It was both a commercial and critical triumph, praised for its warmth, intricate arrangements, and standout tracks like "Nude" and "Jigsaw Falling into Place."

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