1. Radiohead was originally formed in 1985 under the name “On A Friday.”
2. The band’s hit song “Creep” was initially released in 1992 but didn’t gain popularity until it was re-released in 1993.
3. Radiohead has been known to experiment with different musical styles, and their album “Kid A” (2000) is often credited with pioneering the sound of alternative rock in the 2000s.
4. The band’s frontman, Thom Yorke, suffers from a condition called “misophonia,” which causes strong emotional reactions to certain sounds.
5. Radiohead’s album “OK Computer” (1997) is considered one of the greatest albums of all time and has been influential in the development of modern rock music.
6. They famously released their 2007 album “In Rainbows” as a pay-what-you-want download, challenging traditional music distribution models.
7. In 2018, Radiohead’s music was used in a successful court case against the United States government’s decision to separate immigrant families at the border.
8. The band has a secretive approach to their creative process, often recording in private and avoiding traditional promotional methods.
9. Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood are both avid supporters of various environmental causes and have used their platform to raise awareness about climate change.
10. Radiohead’s music has been featured in a variety of films, including “The Social Network,” which won an Academy Award for Best Original Score.
