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Thom Yorke

Meet Thom Yorke, the amazing singer and songwriter who makes super cool music with his band Radiohead!

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Thom Yorke of Radiohead

Thom Yorke of Radiohead

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Thom Yorke of Radiohead
Thom Yorke Nimes 2012
Thom Yorke @ Latitude Festival 2009
Thom Yorke of Radiohead
Thom Yorke of Radiohead
Thom Yorke of Radiohead
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Thom Yorke 1998
Thom Yorke and Stanley Donwood The Universal Sigh 2011

Key Facts

Born
October 7, 1968.
Known For
Being the singer and main songwriter for the band Radiohead.
Musical Style
Started with rock music, later explored electronic music and experimental sounds.
Famous Song
'Creep' with Radiohead.
Fun Fact
He can sing in a very high voice called a falsetto.

Who is Thom Yorke?

Thom Yorke is a super talented musician from England. He's the lead singer and writes most of the songs for a famous rock band called Radiohead. He can sing in a very high voice, called a falsetto, which sounds really unique! He also plays guitar, bass, and keyboards. Imagine playing all those instruments and singing at the same time! He's like a musical superhero.

How Radiohead Got Famous!

Thom started Radiohead with his friends at school. Their first big hit song was called 'Creep.' It was so popular that it helped their band become famous all over the world! They have sold millions and millions of albums, which is like selling more books than you can count on both hands and feet, many times over! They make music that makes people want to dance and sing along.

From Rock to Robots!

At first, Radiohead played rock music, but then Thom got interested in electronic music. This is music made with computers and special machines, kind of like the sounds you hear in video games! He started making music that sounded very different and exciting. He even made music for movies, like the spooky movie 'Suspiria.' His voice can sound like a robot sometimes, which is really cool!

A Voice for the Planet!

Thom Yorke cares a lot about our planet and wants to protect it. He also thinks it's important for everyone to be treated fairly. He writes songs that talk about these important ideas. He even tried new ways to share his music, like letting people pay what they thought was fair for it. He's not just a musician, he's a thinker and a doer!

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