- Radiohead is an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. After signing to EMI in 1991, Radiohead released their debut single "Creep" in 1992. It became a worldwide hit after the release of their debut album, Pablo Honey (1993). Their popularity and critical standing 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 international fame.
- IMDb mini biography by: PW
- In March 2003, Radiohead's 1997 album "OK Computer" came 17th in Classic Rock Magazine's list of the 30 greatest concept albums of all time. In 2005, it was voted by viewers of Channel 4 as the greatest album of all time.
- Their album "In Rainbows" won the 2008 Ivor Novello Award for album of the year.
- In June 2019, hackers obtained 18 hours worth of the band's recordings. The hackers demanded a £150.000 ransom or else they would release the entire material online. Instead of giving in, the band decided to release the recordings themselves for a good cause. Bundled as a digital album with a price of £18, the entire proceeds are going to Exctinion Rebellion, an organization with the aim to fight climate change.
- Their fourth album, Kid A (2000), is ranked number 67 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
- Karma Police, arrest this man/ he talks in math he buzzes like a Fridge/ he's like a detuned radio.
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