He uses electronic techniques such as programming, sampling and looping, and writes music software used by Radiohead. A multi-instrumentalist, he also uses instruments including the bass guitar, piano, viola, and drums, and is a prominent player of the ondes Martenot, an early electronic instrument. Greenwood was named the 48th greatest guitarist of all time by Rolling Stone. Along with the other members of Radiohead, Greenwood was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019. Radiohead have since achieved critical acclaim and sold over 30 million albums. He abandoned a degree in music when the band signed to Parlophone their debut single, " Creep", (1992) was distinguished by Greenwood's aggressive guitar work. The youngest of the group, Greenwood was the last to join, first playing keyboards and harmonica but soon becoming lead guitarist. He is the lead guitarist and keyboardist of the alternative rock band Radiohead, and has written numerous film scores.Īlong with his elder brother, the Radiohead bassist Colin, Greenwood attended Abingdon School in Abingdon near Oxford, England, where he met the future band members. Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood (born 5 November 1971) is an English musician and composer.
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