English musician Thomas Edward Yorke, best known as the lead singer and composer of the rock band Radiohead, was born on October 7, 1968. He is a multi-instrumentalist who is known for his falsetto and primarily plays guitar and keyboards. One of the finest vocalists in history as well as one of his generation’s most significant figures, according to Rolling Stone.
Yorke founded Radiohead with classmates from Abingdon School in Oxfordshire, and he went on to study at the University of Exeter. Radiohead signed to Parlophone in 1991; their 1992 debut single, “Creep,” made Yorke famous, and Radiohead went on to achieve critical acclaim and over 30 million album sales. Yorke’s early influences included alternative rock bands such as the Pixies and R.E.M.; with Radiohead’s fourth album, Kid A (2000), Yorke transitioned into electronic music, influenced by Warp acts such as Aphex Twin. Yorke collaborates with artist Stanley Donwood to create artwork for Radiohead albums and other projects. In his performances, he frequently incorporates “erratic” dancing.
Did Thom Yorke turn down Paul McCartney?
Speaking to the Observer shortly after, Yorke gave an unconvincing explanation for why he turned down working with McCartney that flattered to deceive. “Uhh, because I can’t play the piano,” he explained defensively.
