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| [[File:Radiohead.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Radiohead]]Radiohead were one of the few alternative bands of the early '90s to draw heavily from the grandiose arena rock that characterized U2's early albums. But the band internalized that epic sweep, turning it inside out to tell tortured, twisted tales of angst and alienation. Vocalist Thom Yorke's pained lyrics were brought to life by the group's three-guitar attack, which relied on texture -- borrowing as much from My Bloody Valentine and Pink Floyd as R.E.M. and Pixies -- instead of virtuosity. It took Radiohead a while to formulate their signature sound. Their 1993 debut, Pablo Honey, only suggested their potential, and one of its songs, "Creep," became an unexpected international hit, its angst-ridden lyrics making it an alternative rock anthem. Many observers pigeonholed Radiohead as a one-hit wonder, but the group's second album, The Bends, was released to terrific reviews in the band's native Britain in early 1995, helping build a more stable fan base. Having demonstrated unexpected staying power, as well as increasing ambition, Radiohead next released OK Computer, a progressive, electronic-tinged masterpiece that became one of the most acclaimed albums of the '90s.<ref name="amradiohead-p41092"/>
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| Among Radiohead members' earliest influences were Queen and Elvis Costello; post-punk acts such as Joy Division and Magazine; and significantly 1980s alternative rock bands such as R.E.M., Pixies, The Smiths and Sonic Youth.<ref name="wradiohead"/>
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| * Radiohead covered "[[Covered Song::The Headmaster Ritual]]" in a studio webcast (Nov. 2007).<ref name="ms20071112"/> | | * Radiohead covered "[[Covered Song::The Headmaster Ritual]]" in a studio webcast (Nov. 2007).<ref name="ms20071112"/> |
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| == References == | | == References == |
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| <ref name="amradiohead-p41092">{{cite | title=Biography: Radiohead | url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/radiohead-p41092/biography | pub=AllMusic.com | auth=Stephen Thomas Erlewine | date= | dom=AllMusic.com | type=ext }}</ref>
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| <ref name="wradiohead">{{cite | title=Radiohead Wikipedia page | url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiohead | pub=Wikipedia | auth= | date= | dom=wikipedia.org | type=ext }}</ref>
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| title=Radiohead cover "The Headmaster Ritual" on Radiohead.tv webcast (Nov. 9) | desc=News post | date=2007-11-12 | auth=| pub=Morrissey-solo | url=http://www.morrissey-solo.com/article.pl?sid=07/11/12/1747244 | dom=morrissey-solo.com | type=ext }} | | title=Radiohead cover "The Headmaster Ritual" on Radiohead.tv webcast (Nov. 9) | desc=News post | date=2007-11-12 | auth=| pub=Morrissey-solo | url=http://www.morrissey-solo.com/article.pl?sid=07/11/12/1747244 | dom=morrissey-solo.com | type=ext }} |