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Radiohead

Radiohead, an English rock band formed in 1985, has consistently been at the forefront of the music scene for over three decades. The band's original lineup - Thom Yorke (lead vocals, guitar, piano), brothers Jonny (lead guitar, keyboards, other instruments) and Colin Greenwood (bass), Ed O'Brien (guitar, backing vocals), and Phil Selway (drums) - remained unchanged since its inception. This stability in membership is somewhat rare in the music industry and speaks volumes about the synergy of the group. The band made their breakthrough in 1992 with the hit single "Creep", which became a worldwide success and painted them as one of the most innovative bands of their generation. Radiohead's third album, OK Computer (1997), propelled them to international fame; noted for its complex production and themes of modern alienation, this album is often acclaimed as a landmark record of the 1990s. Their subsequent albums - Kid A (2000) and Amnesiac (2001) - marked a dramatic evolution in their style, incorporating influences from electronic music, classical music, jazz, and more. Despite the commercial risks of their experimental approach, Radiohead has achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success. They have sold over 30 million albums worldwide, and their work has influenced countless artists across a range of genres. From their early days as a grunge-inspired rock band to their later work exploring electronic textures, Radiohead has never stopped pushing boundaries, redefining what it means to be a rock band in the modern era. Their legacy is one of consistent innovation, artistic integrity, and a refusal to be pigeonholed by genre or expectation.

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