Thom Yorke
- 7 October 1968
- He is an English musician and singer, songwriter
- He was born with a paralysed left eye, and underwent five eye operations by the age of six
- He said he knew he would become a rock star after seeing the Queen guitarist Brian May on television for the first time at the age of eight
- At the age of 10, he made his own guitar, inspired by May’s homemade Red Special.
- At school he formed a band, On a Friday, named after the only day they were allowed to practise
- He plays guitar, bass, drums and keyboards and is noted for his falsetto. (pls demonstrate)
- He does not read sheet music
- He is a Vegetarian
- He has been described by Rolling Stone as one of the greatest and most influential singers of his generation.
- He formed the band Radiohead with schoolmates at Abingdon School in Oxfordshire.
- He was involved in a serious car accident that influenced the lyrics of later songs, including “Killer Cars” and “Airbag”
- Their 1992 debut single, “Creep”, made him a celebrity,
- He is an activist on behalf of human rights, animal rights, environmental and anti-war causes, and his lyrics incorporate political themes.
- Radiohead have released nine studio albums, one live album, five compilation albums, one remix album, nine video albums, seven EPs, 33 singles and 48 music videos.
- His hits include: and “High and Dry”, “Street Spirit, “Karma Police” and “Creep”
