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Radiohead are an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Jonny Greenwood (lead guitar, keyboards, other instruments), Colin Greenwood (bass), Phil Selway (drums, percussion) and Ed O'Brien (guitar, backing vocals). Radiohead released their debut single "Creep" in 1992. The song was initially unsuccessful, but it became a worldwide hit several months after the release of their debut album, ''Pablo Honey'' (1993). Radiohead's popularity rose in the United Kingdom with the release of their second album, ''The Bends'' (1995). Radiohead's third album, ''OK Computer'' (1997), propelled them to greater international fame. Featuring an expansive sound and themes of modern alienation, ''OK Computer'' is often acclaimed as one of the landmark records of the 1990s. ''Kid A'' (2000) and ''Amnesiac'' (2001) marked an evolution in Radiohead's musical style, as the group incorporated experimental electronic music, krautrock and jazz influences. ''Kid A'', though somewhat polarising at the time of its release, is now frequently recognised as one of the best albums of the decade. ''Hail to the Thief'' (2003), a mix of piano and guitar driven rock, electronics and lyrics inspired by war, was the band's final album for their major record label, EMI. Radiohead self-released their seventh album, ''In Rainbows'' (2007), as a digital download for which customers could set their own price, and later in physical form to critical and chart success. Radiohead's eighth album, ''The King of Limbs'' (2011), was an exploration of rhythm and quieter textures, which the band released independently. Radiohead have sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, with the band's work being placed highly in both listener polls and critics' lists; they have the distinction of doing so in both the 1990s and 2000s. In 2005, Radiohead were ranked number 73 in ''Rolling Stone'''s list of "The Greatest Artists of All Time", while Jonny Greenwood and Ed O'Brien were both included in ''Rolling Stone's'' list of greatest guitarists, and Thom Yorke in their list of greatest singers. In 2009, ''Rolling Stone'' readers voted the group the second best artist of the 2000s.

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2010-01-24: Los Angeles, CA, USA Broadcast 2010 itunes amazon
Kid 17 Other 2006 itunes amazon
1990 Demos Other 2006 itunes amazon
Everything in its Right Place Single 2005 itunes amazon
Live at Glastonburry 2003 Live 2003-06-03 itunes amazon
Interview CD Other 2003-05 itunes amazon
High & Dry: Live Package EP 1997-12-23 itunes amazon
The Bends Pinkpop EP 1996-05 itunes amazon
Live Au Forum EP 1995-03-24 itunes amazon
The Bends EP 1995-03-13 itunes amazon
Just Single 1995 itunes amazon
My Iron Lung Single 1994-09-26 itunes amazon
Drill EP 1992 itunes amazon
Union Street Demo Other 1990-09 itunes amazon
2006-05-06: KB Hallen, Copenhagen,… Live   itunes amazon
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