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Rock band

Birth Name :

On a Friday

Birth Date :

1991

Birth Place :

Oxfordshire, England

Claim to fame :

Single "Creep" (1993)

Radiohead's Thom Yorke Forms New Band With RHCP's Bassist

September 30, 2009 02:09:37

, the lead singer of band , has a side project with ' bassist/keyboardist Michael "Flea" Balzary. Also recruited as the new band's personnel are producer Nigel Godrich, 's drummer Joey Waronker and percussionist Mauro Refosco.

"In the past couple of weeks I've been getting a band together for fun to play the eraser stuff live and the new songs etc.. to see if it could work," Thom wrote on Radiohead's official website. Along with the announcement, he posted a picture of the new band. "Here's a photo.. its me, joey waronker, mauro refosco, flea and nigel godrich," so he stated.

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Radiohead's Thom Yorke Confirmed for 'New Moon' Soundtrack

July 25, 2009 11:07:38

's frontman has been confirmed by "" director, Chris Weitz, to score music for the "" sequel. Furthermore, it is revealed that Chris has got his hands on the track and can't wait to listen to it. "Unless it's sounds of him belching, I think I'll put it in," so the filmmaker told HitFix in an interview at 2009 San Diego Comic-Con.

Beside confirming about Thom Yorke's contribution to "New Moon" soundtrack, Chris also said rock band have also written song for the -starring movie. "I think [Bon Iver] is fantastic. He says he wrote it for the film, but who ever knows if it might just be something laying around in his cupboard," the helmer of "" said.

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Radiohead's Thom Yorke Tells Miley Cyrus to 'Grow Up'

March 13, 2009 10:03:27

, the lead singer of band , breaks his silence on ' disappointment for being dissed by the music act during the 51st annual Grammy Awards back on February 8, suggesting the teen sensation to "grow up". "When Miley grows up, she'll learn not to have such a sense of entitlement," the male musician tells US Weekly.

Earlier this month, Miley told the Johnjay & Rich morning radio show that she requested a meeting with Radiohead, which is her favourite band, when she discovered their dressing room was four rooms away from hers during the awards gala. Unfortunately for her, Yorke politely declined because he and his band mates were preparing themselves their performance at the event.

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Video: Miley Cyrus Upset by Radiohead's Snub at 51st Grammys

March 06, 2009 04:03:36

One devoted fan of , has expressed her disappointment upon being dissed by the music act during the 51st annual Grammy Awards back on February 8, telling the Johnjay & Rich morning radio show on Tuesday, March 3, "I was so upset." Devastated by the unfortunate encounter, she admitted leaving the awards show, vowing "I'm gonna ruin them, I'm going to tell everyone."

Recalling the day she met the rock band, Miley said during the radio interview, "I'm like, these are the people I really want to meet. I'd freak out. They're my rock gods. These are the only people I would cry over." Then "[I told my manager], 'Pull as many strings.' My manager asked and said, 'Miley's really obsessed.' And they were like, 'We don't really do that'", Miley went on to dish.

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Winners List of 51st Annual Grammy Awards

February 09, 2009 11:02:52

and walked out of the 51st Annual Grammy Awards with another nod. Through their collaborative album "", the two musicians got the coveted Album of the Year title.

The duet effort has successfully put aside 's "", 's "", 's "" and 's "". Previously, the record was also announced as Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album.

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Complete Nominations List of 2009 BRIT Awards

January 21, 2009 09:01:12

Nominations for this year's BRIT Awards have been revealed on January 20 at London's Roundhouse. and are among those nominated in multiple categories, leading with four kudos each.

While Coldplay face off Elbow, , and for Best British Group title, Duffy enters a battle with , Beth Rowley, and in Best British Female Solo Artist. Beside listed in separate categories, the two also compete against each other in MasterCard British Album and the long list of Best British Single.

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Liam Gallagher Calling Radiohead and Coldplay's Fans Boring and Ugly

August 11, 2008 04:08:08

frontman Liam Gallagher has attacked fans of and with harsh critics. He said that these people are boring and ugly as they don't know how to have fun.

Speaking of them, he says during an interview, "I've mellowed, but not in the sense of liking Radiohead or Coldplay. I don't hate them. I don't wish they had accidents. I think their fans are boring and ugly and they don't look like they're having a good time." Meanwhile, when asked about his taste of music, Liam admits that he doesn't like contemporary bands and prefers older bands. He says, "I play , , , , . Maybe a bit of The Stone Roses. Don't like modern bands. Topman music, innit?"

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Radiohead's 'In Rainbow' Suffers From Illegal Download

August 04, 2008 04:08:01

Some of 's fans chose to download their latest album "In Rainbow" from illegal sources rather than from their official website. Commenting on the news, a researcher from P2P monitor Big Champagne and U.K.'s MCPS-PRS royalty collector said, "[The number] far exceeds what outsiders have reported as the estimated download total from the bands official website, regardless of whether those downloaders paid or not."

The band have actually released a policy called as honesty box which allows their fans to pay the album as much as they thought the album was worth. However, the staggering number of illegal download with a total of 2.3 million copies since it has been released in October 2007, has proven that the scheme set by the band failed to stop people from continuing their pirate act.

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Video Premiere: Radiohead's 'House of Cards'

July 16, 2008 09:07:15

Always advance in being different, have premiered via Google a music video that uses no cameras or lights in its production. The new video is made for "House of Cards", one of the tracks found in their latest release, "".

Instead of using cameras and lights, they use lasers as well as computer data that result in 3D images. Since the song is about a man asking a woman to leave her dead marriage, the image created is set in the most blatant mood. "I liked the idea of making a video of human beings and real life and time without using any cameras, just lasers, so there are just mathematical points - and how strangely emotional it ended up being," vocalist explained on the concept.

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Radiohead's Free Tickets Snubbed in France

June 17, 2008 11:06:25

's eco friendly invitation doesn't get a great welcome in French, despite their attempt on giving free tickets for their recent gig at the Bercy Arena in Paris earlier this week. The band, who promises 50 free tickets to fans that are willing to get it at their label, XL's office by using bicycle, felt devastated in the end as there were about 35 tickets left uncollected.

The rockers who are known for their commitment on environmental care, have actually set to promote their eco-friendly program on their tour. "Radiohead are using their current world tour to highlight their commitment to green issues," said a source to The Sun.

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Video Premiere: Radiohead's 'All I Need'

May 03, 2008 09:05:15

Earlier this week, have released a new music video for one of the tracks in their album "". The rock band that chose the unconventional way to release the album last year, drop "All I Need" as the latest single from the set and its music video has been used as a social campaign that is aired on MTV EXIT.

The video is divided by two, one part on the left side shows an American boy going through his daily life with all the facilities and easiness provided. Meanwhile, the right side shows an Asian boy working for hours to provide for himself. The video then delivers a message that "some things cost more than you realise".

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2008 Lollapalooza Festival Line-Up Leaked Out!

April 05, 2008 11:04:07

The official line-up for this year's Lollapalooza Festival will be announced on Monday, March 7 via Lollapalooza.com but outside sources leaked out some names that will grace the stage. Among those who are tapped as the main attractions this year include , , and .

This year, the music event will take place at Chicago's Grant Park over a three-day course weekend starting from August 1. A report on Chicago Sun-Times also cited an industry insider confirming the appearances of , , , Battles, Stephen Malkmus, Girl Talk, , , Broken Social Scene and Mates of State.

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Radiohead Start Working on New Album With Nigel Godrich

March 29, 2008 10:03:15

On the heels of their breakthrough release, "", have been keen to return to the studio again soon for the work of their next album, which would be their eight. The rock outfit will once again have Nigel Godrich as the producer.

Bassist Colin Greenwood said that a studio time has been booked and that Godrich will be in tow. "We're actually gonna be working with Nigel again soon - we've reserved time and we've got stuff we want to do," Greenwood told Pitchfork adding that having Godrich as their producer "is like having an old-school executive producer that's talking about the big picture and booking time to be creative."

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Non Eco-Friendly Glastonbury Pissed Radiohead Away

February 29, 2008 03:02:30

Known for their love of the Earth, refused to play at one of British biggest annual music events. While fans are anticipating for their appearance at the Glastonbury this year, the band had to squash their dreams, reasoning that the stage is not eco-friendly.

Speaking to The Sun, frontman Thom Yorke said, "What we're trying to do is only play in areas that have a public transport infrastructure in place, so that rules out Glastonbury for this year." People who come to the three-days festival usually take private cars as means of transportation rather than boarding a bus or any other public transportation.

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Radiohead Map Out First U.S. Tour Dates in Two Years

February 13, 2008 09:02:36

have begun mapping out plans to promote their latest release, "" by announcing a North American tour that will begin in May. The rock band will finally hit the road for the first time in two years on May 5 in West Palm Beach, Fla.

So far eight dates have been confirmed to include stops in Atlanta, Houston and Dallas. After that the band will head to Europe to play there for a month before coming back to the States for a number of performances in Los Angeles, New York, Boston and many more which dates are not yet announced.

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Radiohead's Greatest Hits to Be Released Via EMI!

February 12, 2008 11:02:53

Despite being left by last year, EMI that own the right to the band's catalog are still gaining momentum from the band's work. The label will release a greatest hits that will coincide with the band's tour this Summer.

"They're planning to do a greatest hits for April, May to coincide with our tour," guitarist Ed O'Brien confirmed to TV presenter Strombo. "That's an interesting one. We won't be doing any promotion for that, obviously."

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Flooded by Fans, Radiohead Forced to Change Venue

January 17, 2008 03:01:16

falsely predicted the demand of their first gig after releasing ''. The band who announced a surprise free gig in a London shop was forced to move the tiny venue to a larger one after legions of fans turned up at the first scene.

The band promised free tickets to their show for the first 200 people turning up at Spitalfields's Rough Trade East Records in London on Wednesday, January 16. When more than the quota showed up and crowded the lane, police officers warned the band's camp to shut it down, but the band anticipated it by moving the show to nearby 93 Feet East venue.

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Radiohead's Physical 'In Rainbows' Tops U.K. Chart

January 07, 2008 11:01:52

The physical release of 's '' has performed well in U.K. The album that was dropped in standard CD edition for the first time in U.K. on December 31 entered the Albums chart at #1, becoming the only new entry in the Top 40.

Earlier last week, Radiohead's frontman, , had said that it would be "crazy" not to release their new album in physical edition. The initial independent release of the album through download with price starting from zero dollars has proven a much-needed publicity that puts it to #1, beating 's '' and ' ''.

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Radiohead Takes a Jab at EMI for Deal 'Lie'

January 02, 2008 09:01:33

frontman is not pleased with the claim that the band left EMI because the label refused to pay them 10 million pounds to re-sign. Beside denying it, Thom Yorke said that it was simply a "bullsh*t".

The rock band that left EMI to independently release their latest album, '', was offered a 3 million pounds advance deal to re-sign but they rejected it, which according to a rep from EMI, was due to the amount.

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Radiohead to Perform Full 'In Rainbows' on Current

December 27, 2007 11:12:32

The year's most controversially -released album, '' will be performed by on a TV special and webcast on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Current TV and Current.com holds the right to broadcast it starting from December 31 at 12 A.M. ET.

According to Billboard.com, the rock band will showcase the album in its entirety in an hour-long set that had been pre-taped. It will then be repeated three more times until the New Year's Day, the same date 'In Rainbows' is physically released in U.S. via TBD Recordings/ATO. See below for schedule.

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Radiohead Released Video for 'Jigsaw', Explained EMI Split

December 04, 2007 10:12:46

In relatively the same time after announcing that 'Jigsaw Falling Into Place' will be made the first single off of '', premiered the music video. The clip was posted on their YouTube account under heading 'Jigsaw Falling Into Place (thumbs down version)'.

It was originally footage that was aired on the band's webcast back on November 9. It's a black and white clip where the band members wear bicycle helmets.

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Radiohead Ineligible for BRITs, Hatching First 'Rainbow' Single

December 01, 2007 10:12:45

To retain the legacy of the rules on BRIT Awards, 's album '' as well as 's '' will not be eligible to win in the award next year.

Nominees of the BRITs are determined when a single or album enter the top 75 of U.K. charts in the past 16 months, and since 'In Rainbows' was released online with no specified price, it was therefore unable to be counted in the chart. Similarly, Prince's album was released along with a purchase of Sunday Mail that cost only $2.80 per set.

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Radiohead's Guitarist Hailed for an Oscar?

November 21, 2007 02:11:14

With Oscar season coming out around the corner, more and more acts are being tipped to be one of the nominees. 's guitarist, Jonny Greenwood, is one of them.

The British musician is in close possibility to bring home an Academy Award for his contribution in Paul Thomas Anderson's latest film, ''. He is credited in the musical score that is described by a movie industry insider as "menacing and difficult to listen" but being loved by Hollywood.

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Seven of Radiohead's Albums Released via Parlophone

November 06, 2007 12:11:40

Parlophone is seeking one more venture with who have decided to go indie on the release of their latest album ''.

The label will release a box set containing the band's first six studio albums - '', '', '', '', '' and '' - plus their 2001 album ''.

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Radiohead Filling in Half of 2008 With Tour

October 19, 2007 03:10:29

will be coming down to the road next year to play a series of live dates in support of their new release, ''. The management reveals that the band will embark in May although no specific schedule is set yet.

Speaking to Billboard, Radiohead's manager Bryce Edge said, "We plan to tour next year. Starting in May through to probably the end of the year, with lots of holidays in that period. At the moment we are talking with our agents in North America and for the rest of the world, trying to get a schedule which works for the band and works financially."

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Radiohead's 'Rainbows' to be Released Physically

October 05, 2007 01:10:08

Rumors have been up and down that is closing deal with a label to release their new album physically. The band that has been unsigned for more than a year, have several potential labels on their list including old time partner, EMI.

The band's managers have previously confirmed that '' will be released in CD format sometime in 2008. It is currently being distributed digitally through their official site that was crashed due to the huge demand.

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Radiohead's New Album Coming Out in Weeks!

October 01, 2007 01:10:14

have generated quite a buzz for their seventh studio album that is now arriving on October 10 under the title ''. Moreover, they leave the price of the album blank, so that fans can fill in themselves.

The band's guitarist Jonny Greenwood posted a message on their site saying, "Hello everyone. Well, the new album is finished, and it's coming out in 10 days; We've called it In Rainbows. Love from us all. Jonny"

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Radiohead's Mysterious Site Wound Up to a 'Hoax'

September 29, 2007 01:09:03

A website called Radioheadlp7.com that claims to be counting down to 's new album information has wound down to "THE MOST GIGANTIC LYING HOAX OF ALL TIME". A spokesperson to the band have informed about this even before the countdown stopped ticking this morning (September 29) at 8a.m.

Many believed that the site was calling for a trick to give away clues about the band's official site posts. Since September 22, Radiohead.com has been displaying codes for fans to decipher. Rumor has it that the posts contain information about the band's seventh album which will be their first in 4 years.

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Radiohead Done With Seventh Album

September 11, 2007 03:09:14

have closed the door to their studio as the seventh album is completed. The only problem they have now is finding a label willing to take the rock band under their wing.

"We just had a meeting about that today," guitarist Jonny Greenwood said in an interview. "We're very relieved to have finished recording, now we have to decide what we should do with it."

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Radiohead's 7th Album "Nearly There"

June 14, 2007 02:06:56

As if knowing that their fans are in very eager mood to hear their new album, Ed O'Brien of posted a personal message to inform that they almost finish the album.

On their Dead Air Space site was: "A word from the studio. Yes I know its been a while ..... but we've been working on this album for a while ...... BUT WE ARE NEARLY THERE ....." No other detail regarding the album has been revealed.

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Radiohead Releases Rare Record in US and UK

April 17, 2007 02:04:43

Before coming up with the highly anticipated seventh album, will re-release "Com Lag (2Plus2IsFive)". The compilation that consists of 11 tracks is the band's rare record that was not released in US.

It was in March 2004 that the album hit Japan and Australian stores in EP mode. Canada's release follows after in April 2004 whereby the circulation went through Copy Control protection in some regions.

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New Radiohead's Music Online

April 11, 2007 10:04:02

who is currently without label, posted a video featuring possible materials for new album.

The short video shows the group hanging out in studio while playing music. Thom Yorke is seen dancing and DJing while the rest come along. A soundtrack can be heard in the background which is comprised of medley and dialogue. The music is new to the ear and thought to be the material for new album which suppose to be out this year.

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No Starbucks for Radiohead

March 30, 2007 11:03:40

Rumors circulating on signing to Starbucks is proven wrong by the band. A spokesman said on behalf of the band that their next album is coming in the way but they are not signing any deal with anyone.

Though saying during an interview in 2006 that it is terrifying to not have a contract, the band later said that they do not plan to permanently re-sign to one label for more than 1 record. They haven't even discussed on how they album will be released and is still juggling between releasing a LP or an album.

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A Mercury Prize for Arctic Monkeys

September 06, 2006 11:09:10

Two thumbs up for who on Tuesday Sept 5th won the Nationwide Mercury Prize for the Best British Album of the Year, thanks to their debut album "", which has been sold over 363,700 copies in its first week.

The Sheffield-based band surely created surprise with the winning, for which they beat the other heavy nominees vie for the £20,000 coveted prize, including the likes of Sway and 's frontman .

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Wide-Ranging Lineup Kick Out the 5th Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival

June 15, 2006 11:06:26

Star-studded lineup have been slated to live up the soon to come 5th Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival which will be held in Manchester, Tennessee, beginning Thursday June 15th to Sunday June 18th, 2006.

In addition to such heavyweight headliners, as , , and Phil Lesh, festivalgoers will also be treated with performances from , Elvis Costello, , Hasidic reggae star and many more.

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The 10 Albums Voted the Greatest Album of All Time

June 03, 2006 10:06:32

"," the debut album of band has been voted The Greatest Album of All Time in a major music poll organized by the book of "British Hit Singles and Albums" and music website NME.com. Meanwhile, ' "" comes at 2nd, while the 3rd rank is secured by the pop and rock music group's another album titled "".

Top the poll, which votes involving of more than 40,000 music fans coming from as far afield as New Zealand, Croatia and Colombia, at No. 4 is 's "", which is ahead of second Oasis title, "" at No. 5. In 6th place, in the meantime, is "" by , followed after by The Stone Roses' "The Stone Roses" at No. 7.

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Radiohead's Yorke Goes Solo but Denies Split

May 17, 2006 01:05:55

frontman will have his debut solo album "The Eraser," released in July later this year. The singer confirms the unveiling of his new project in an email to Radiohead fan websites at the same time as the band embarked on their latest UK tour.

"This is just a note to say that something has been kicking around in the background that I have not told you about," he wrote. "It's called The Eraser." Despite such fact, Yorke would like to set the record straight, rubbished the rumor that he is splitting from band Radiohead.

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Black Keys to Open Radiohead's Summer Tour

May 03, 2006 02:05:08

Ready their fourth album for a fall release date, rock duo has inked a deal to open six shows on 's summer tour, beginning June 10 and 11 in Montreal with some other dates include New York on June 13-14 and Chicago on June 19-20.

Meanwhile, San Francisco band Deerhoof will open the final six shows in California. As for their itinerary, the Black Keys still will have to complete two U.K. dates later this month, followed then by show in June 17 at the Taste of Chicago festival.

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Radiohead Unveil North American Tour Dates

May 02, 2006 02:05:42

Music act will in the near future greet their many fans, especially those in North America. The band has just announced dates for their upcoming North American summer tour, which reportedly will include two-show theater stints in North American nine cities.

The set will first of all open with a June 1-2 stand just outside of Philadelphia at the Tower Theatre and conclude with a June 29-30 showing at Los Angeles' Greek Theatre. Moreover, the trek also will include multiple-night visits to Chicago, Montreal and Toronto.

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Those Make the List of Britain's Favorite Lyric

April 17, 2006 01:04:03

In a poll conducted by music channel VH1, Irish rock band has its 1992 song "One" credited as Britain's Favorite Lyric thanks to its line "One life, with each other, sisters, brothers". Elsewhere, chosen as the 2nd Britain's Favorite Lyric is ' "How Soon is Now" of which line reading "So you go and you stand on your own, and you leave on your own, and you go home, and you cry, and you want to die".

Debut at No. 3 on the poll is 's "I feel stupid and contagious, here we are now, entertain us" from its "Smells Like Teen Spirit". Take the 4th place is 's "Redemption Song", while 's "Yellow" secures the 5th place. Rounding out the Top 10 on the poll is ' uplifting "Angels" and 's sour "Creep."

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Radiohead Eyeing Big Cities on North American Tour

April 08, 2006 01:04:41

Setting to hold their summer North American tour in June, has revealed their plan of making multiple-stands in cities of Montreal, Toronto, Philadelphia, and Chicago, so Billboard.com has reported. While dates, venues, and opening acts are still being in talks, the band has confirmed that they will show up on June 17 at the Bonnaroo festival in Manchester, Tenn. Last time seen performing in the States at California's Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival almost two years ago, the troupe will first carry out their European concert beginning on May 5 in Copenhagen, Denmark.


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Radiohead Confirmed Small-Scale Concert Dates

March 22, 2006 10:03:55

British rock act is going to tour again. The music group has confirmed a series of small-scale concert dates beginning in May in Europe and the U.K., followed then by tour dates in the U.S. and Canada in June, including a headlining appearance at the 2006 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.

Following those performances, they will next return to Europe to play several more shows, including Britain's V Festival in Chelmsford and Staffordshire on Aug. 19-20. Intended to keep things "fun and spontaneous", Radiohead said in recent statement that their upcoming tour will feature "new songs that are work in progress".

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Radiohead to Perform at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Fest

February 02, 2006 12:02:07

British alternative rock band sets to line up with Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, plus to give highlight to the fifth annual Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, to be held June 16-18 in Manchester, Tennessee.

Originally intended to display the jam-band acts, this year event seems to provide more chance toward both mainstream and indie rock as it also will feature bands like , , or among others. Tickets will be available for sale by February 11.

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Harry Potter & Musicians in Action

October 25, 2005 02:10:00

The next Harry Potter movie will be distinct. "" from director Mike Newell, which will open November 18 in North America, will star several musicians. They are Pulp vocalist Jarvis Cocker, guitarist Jonny Greenwood and drummer Phil Selway. All of them are set to play members of a band that performs at the Yule Ball at the Hogwarts School.

Rounded out by producer Jason Buckle and former Add N to (X) principal Steve Claydon, the three of them would sing "Do the Hippogriff," "This Is the Night" and "Magic Works," all of which can be found on the "Goblet" soundtrack, due November 15 via Warner Bros. Anyway, unlike its previous series which were worked by John Williams, this fourth installment of Harry Potter movie was created by Patrick Doyle.

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"OK Computer" of Radiohead Picked Best CD

June 20, 2005 09:06:00

"OK Computer," the last album that propelled music group to stardom, has been named the top album of the past 20 years by Spin magazine. Put the British band's album on their top list, Spin claim the project as a futuristic sound that manages to feel alive "even when its words are spoken by a robot."

Also listed on Spin's top 10 in sequence are, Pavement's "Slanted and Enchanted," ' "The Queen is Dead," Pixies' "Surfer Rosa," De La Soul's "3 Feet High and Rising," 's "Sign `o' the Times," PJ Harvey's "Rid of Me" and N.W.A.'s "Straight Outta Compton."

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