First Name |
Thom
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Last Name |
Yorke
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Full Name at Birth |
Thomas Edward Yorke
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Alternative Name |
Dr. Tchock, Tchocky, Thom E., The White Chocolate Farm, Tchock, Sisi Bakbak, Zachariah Wildwood, Thmx, Thomas Edward Yorke, Thomas Yorke, Thom Yorke
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Birthday |
7th October, 1968
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Birthplace |
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
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Height |
5' 5½" (166 cm)
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Build |
Slim
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Eye Color |
Blue
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Hair Color |
Blonde
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Zodiac Sign |
Libra
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
English
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High School |
Abingdon School
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University |
University of Exeter, South West England
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Occupation Text |
Singer-songwriter, musician, multi-instrumentalist, artist, activist, dancer, DJ
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Occupation |
Musician
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Claim to Fame |
Frontman of Radiohead
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Music Genre (Text) |
Alternative rock, Electronic, Experimental Rock, Art Rock, IDM
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Music Genre |
Indie Rock
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Year(s) Active |
1987-present, 1985-present, 1985–present, 1985–present
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Keyboards, Synthesizer, Bass Guitar, Sampler, Drum Machine, Sequencer, Laptop, Percussion, Organ, Drums, Turntables, Bass
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Record Label |
XL
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Associated Acts |
Radiohead, Atoms for Peace, Björk, MF Doom, Flying Lotus, Modeselektor, U.N.K.L.E., Burial, Four Tet, Headless Chickens, Nigel Godrich
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Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
Celebrity Talent International, Richard De La Font Agency
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Official Websites |
twitter.com/thomyorke, myspace.com/thomyorkemusic, www.theeraser.net/
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Brother |
Andy Yorke
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Friend |
Michael Stipe (musician)
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Thomas Edward Yorke (born 7 October 1968) is an English musician who is the main vocalist and songwriter of the rock band Radiohead. A multi-instrumentalist, he mainly plays guitar and keyboards and is noted for his falsetto. He has been described by Rolling Stone as one of the greatest and most influential singers of his generation.