Thom Yorke

Thom Yorke is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and composer best known as the lead vocalist and principal songwriter of Radiohead.

Thom Yorke is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and composer best known as the lead vocalist and principal songwriter of Radiohead. Born on 7 October 1968 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England, he has also released solo work and collaborated on projects including Atoms for Peace. His career spans over three decades, from his early days at Abingdon School to becoming a pivotal figure in alternative rock and electronic music.

Early life and education

Thom Yorke was born in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, in 1968 and attended Abingdon School. He later studied English and fine art at the University of Exeter, graduating in 1991.

Radiohead

Yorke co-founded the band that became Radiohead, initially called On a Friday, with schoolmates in the early 1980s. The group signed to EMI in 1991 and first gained major attention with the single "Creep," from the 1993 album *Pablo Honey*. Radiohead became one of the most influential alternative rock bands of the 1990s and beyond.

Solo and side projects

Outside Radiohead, Yorke has released solo albums and collaborated with other musicians. His solo debut album, *The Eraser*, was released in 2006, followed by *Tomorrow's Modern Boxes*. He was involved in Atoms for Peace, which released *Amok* in 2013. His work has included soundtrack and film-score contributions, including *Suspiria* in 2018.

Musical style and roles

Yorke is known for his vocals and multi-instrumental work, including guitar and piano. Sources describe his work as spanning alternative rock and electronic music.