Radiohead has been praised for their unique sound, which spans a variety of genres, including alternative rock, electronic, art rock, and experimental music. Their lyrical themes often tackle societal and personal issues, existential dread, and the human condition, among others.
Celebrity Quotes About Radiohead
- Chris Martin of Coldplay: “Sometimes I feel like they cleared the way for us, that they should have had the success we’ve had. But they did something very brave, which is to stick to their creative guns, and for that I admire them immensely.”
- Lana Del Rey: “When I first got to New York City I was playing some shows, and someone gave me ‘OK Computer’ and it was all I listened to for five years.”
- Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters: “To me, the most powerful moment of our band’s career was when we got the first fax requesting us to play a benefit for Tibetan Freedom. It was from Radiohead.”
- Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins: “Radiohead is the greatest band on Earth, and we’re the other one.”
- David Bowie: “The reason we (David and his band) chose to do the Radiohead song (“I’m Afraid of Americans”) in the show was simply that it’s a good song. It was number one in the country at the time, and I thought it would be an interesting experiment for people to hear that song done by the person who wrote it.”
- Brian Molko of Placebo: “Thom Yorke and the boys have opened our minds in a big way, and you can hear their influence in the risks we’ve taken.”
- Paul McCartney: “My daughter Stella got me into Radiohead, they’re cool.”
- Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip: “Radiohead are untouchable. They have a kind of assurance about them, there is a confidence and a defiance. It is attractive and inspiring.”
- Bono of U2: “My respect for Radiohead is pretty much boundless. I see them as one band in the world today that is truly at the cutting edge.”
- Matthew Bellamy of Muse: “We are definitely inspired by Radiohead, they are excellent musicians who have added a great deal to music.”
- Damon Albarn of Blur: “Radiohead, I really respect. They’ve tried really hard to do something different.”
- Jonny Buckland of Coldplay: “I remember first hearing ‘Paranoid Android’ and thinking, this must be a joke, how can something be this good?”
- John Mayer: “Radiohead’s recording work is beyond my comprehension – it’s just so good.”
- Michael Stipe of R.E.M.: “I like them (Radiohead) a lot. Yorke’s voice is amazing, and they’re always trying new things.”
- Brad Pitt: “I’m a massive fan of Radiohead. I’d be quite happy just to go and follow them around the world.”
- Kurt Cobain of Nirvana: “I love the way they [Radiohead] treat their audience like they’re intelligent.”
- Elton John: “Thom Yorke is extraordinary. ‘Paranoid Android’ is one of the best tracks ever written, I think.”
- Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails: “In Rainbows was such a smart move. I think Radiohead’s the best band in the world.”
