Biography and Career:

Thom Yorke was born on October 7, 1968, in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. After having to move a lot during his childhood, they settled in Oxfordshire. While in school, Thom formed the band On A Friday. In the early days, they used the instruments available in the school. Later on, they moved to Oxford and took up the name of Radiohead.

In 1993, Radiohead released their debut album titled "Pablo Honey". The track "Creep" became a hit worldwide. But Thom Yorke felt that the song did not represent the true music of the band and, hence, didn't play it on live events. After that came "The Bends", their second album.

In 1997, the album "OK Computer" was released. Though the album had brought big success to the band, Thom Yorke was not sure about the direction his music will take. Out of the block, came the next album, "Kid A" in 2000. In spite of not being marketed, the album scored platinum in its opening week.

The sound of guitars was rejuvenated with the album, "Hail to the Thief" in 2003. It featured political minded lyrics and Thom Yorke had said on a number of occasions that the name of the album is not aimed to maim George W. Bush.

For the seventh album, the band used a different method. The album, "In Rainbows" was allowed for download on the band's website and they gladly accepted whatever the fans paid for the album.
In October 2008, Thom Yorke led Radiohead to a tour of Japan.

Why is he famous?

Thom Yorke is famous as the main vocalist of the band Radiohead. He is one of the founders of the band.

Here is one of his famous quotes:

"I'm not afraid of computers taking over the world. They're just sitting there. I can hit them with a two-by-four."
- Thom Yorke


General appearance:

- 5' 5½' (166 cm) height.

Being born on Oct 07, Thom is a Libra.

Thom Yorke attended the University of Exeter.

Thom Yorke dated Justine Frischmann and amongst other amorous encounters was Rachel Owen.



Thom Yorke Lists

	1968 births
	1980s singers
	1990s singers
	2000s singers
	2010s singers
	English activists
	English environmentalists
	Anti-globalization activists
	English male singers
	English rock singers
	English singer-songwriters
	English tenors
	English vegans
	Grammy Award winners
	Ivor Novello Award winners
	Living people
	People from Wellingborough
	Radiohead members
	Alumni of the University of Exeter
	Music from Oxford
	Old Abingdonians
	Rhythm guitarists

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Tags: 1968, libra, musician, wellingborough, northamptonshire

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Category: Musicians  - ( Musicians Archive)

Date Added: 30 August '09

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