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Seven years have passed since the last Radiohead concert tour; let's explore what each band member has been engaged in since then.

Despite a hiatus since 2018, Thom Yorke, Ed O'Brien, Philip Selway, Colin Greenwood, and Jonny Greenwood of the band have remained anything but dormant.

Radiohead's last tour happened seven years ago - here's a look at what each band member has been...
Radiohead's last tour happened seven years ago - here's a look at what each band member has been doing since then

Seven years have passed since the last Radiohead concert tour; let's explore what each band member has been engaged in since then.

In the world of music, the members of iconic British band Radiohead have been making waves with their individual projects and collaborations. Despite a potential hiatus following their 25-song set at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on August 1, 2018, the band members have remained active and innovative.

Lead vocalist Thom Yorke has been at the forefront of this creative explosion. In 2018, he released a soundtrack for the horror remake Suspiria. The following year, Yorke collaborated with techno wizard Mark Pritchard on an album titled Tall Tales. During the Covid-19 lockdown, he teamed up with electro dons Burial and Four Tet on a double A-side single. Yorke also formed a new group with Sons Of Kemet drummer Tom Skinner called The Smile, which released records of groove-laden, minimalist rock, post-punk, and jazz-tinged experimentation. Yorke's third solo album, Anima, was released in 2019.

Yorke's bandmate, Jonny Greenwood, has also been busy. He has released experimental jazz soundtracks for several films, including Spencer and The Power Of The Dog. Since the last time Radiohead performed as a five-member band, Greenwood has focused mainly on his solo career as a film composer and has collaborated in the new formation "The Smile" with Thom Yorke and drummer Tom Skinner.

Meanwhile, Colin Greenwood has been contributing to various projects. He joined Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds on various tours and contributed bass to their 2024 record "Wild God". He also contributed to the 2018 debut album "Amir" by Belgian-Egyptian singer-songwriter Tamino, and appeared on his 2022 follow-up "Sahar". Colin Greenwood took up four-string duties on a song on Ed O'Brien's 2020 solo album. In 2022, he became an adopted member of Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds after their long-standing bassist Martyn P. Casey became ill. Colin Greenwood also released a photobook of behind-the-scenes snaps from over the years with Radiohead titled "How To Disappear: A Portrait Of Radiohead".

Ed O'Brien, another Radiohead member, released his debut solo album "Earth" under the moniker of EOB in early 2020, recorded with Depeche Mode and Smashing Pumpkins collaborator Flood and Boygenius producer Catherine Marks.

Rounding off the solo efforts, drummer Philip Selway released his third and finest solo album "Strange Dance" in 2023, and also played on the fifth album by Newcastle indie-rockers Lanterns On The Lake and joined them for a tour.

In exciting news for Radiohead fans, the band announced a short European tour in 2023, consisting of five cities and four shows each. The tour marks a return to live performances for the band, and fans are eagerly awaiting their return.

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