Radiohead was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019, and their albums have often been cited as some of the best music of the past few decades. The group has sold more than 30 million records (as of 2011), and have released nine studio albums together. The bandįormed in Abingdon, England in 1985, Radiohead features Thom Yorke on vocals and guitar, bassist Colin Greenwood, lead guitarist Jonny Greenwood, guitarist/backing vocalist Ed O’Brien and drummer Philip Selway. I do not disagree with that statement, though not every reviewer shares the same sentiments.

That album, released May 21, 1997, is “OK Computer.”įour singles were released to support the album: “Paranoid Android,” “Karma Police,” “Lucky” and “No Surprises.”Īccording to a variety of sources, including music reviewers, general audience members and musicians themselves, “OK Computer” is one of the greatest albums ever created.

Both put out popular rock albums during the decade, but out of that collection of records, one stands above all others. There is no doubt in my mind that when someone thinks about influential rock acts from the 1990s, two acts come to mind: Nirvana and Radiohead. The 1990s were a very interesting time for rock and roll, as the genre’s mainstream course was leaving the realm of arena rock and glam metal in favor of a grittier, alternative path.

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