Thom Yorke Quotes

A collection of quotes by Thom Yorke.

Thom Yorke is an English musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and principal songwriter of the renowned alternative rock band Radiohead. He was born on October 7, 1968, in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

Yorke formed Radiohead with fellow schoolmates in 1985, and they gained worldwide recognition with the release of their critically acclaimed album "OK Computer" in 1997. Known for his distinctive falsetto vocals and introspective lyrics, Yorke's haunting melodies and thought-provoking songwriting style have garnered him praise and a dedicated fan base.

Aside from his work with Radiohead, Yorke has embarked on several successful solo projects. In 2006, he released his debut solo album, "The Eraser," which received critical acclaim and showcased his experimental electronic sound. He has since released other solo works, including his second studio album, "Tomorrow's Modern Boxes," in 2014, and "Anima" in 2019.

Yorke is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in contemporary music, known for his innovation and pushing the boundaries of genre and sound. His creative and artistic approach, both as a solo artist and with Radiohead, has made him a seminal figure in the alternative rock scene. With a career spanning over three decades, Thom Yorke continues to captivate audiences with his distinctive voice and innovative musical style.

Sometimes the nicest thing to do with a guitar is just look

Sometimes the nicest thing to do with a guitar is just look at it.

I think no artist can claim to have any access to the truth,

I think no artist can claim to have any access to the truth, or an authentic version of an event. But obviously they have slightly better means at their disposal because they have their art to energize whatever it is they're trying to write about. They have music.

My songs are my kids. Some of them stay with me, some others

My songs are my kids. Some of them stay with me, some others I have to send out, out to the war. It might sound stupid and it might even sound naive, but that's just the way it is.

Someone needs to tell the truth, but it shouldn't be my job.

Someone needs to tell the truth, but it shouldn't be my job.

Well, my son really loves wildlife. And everytime he draws a

Well, my son really loves wildlife. And everytime he draws a polar bear I want to tell him there probably won't any by the time... he's my age. That's kinda hard to deal with.

I think the most important thing about music is the sense of

I think the most important thing about music is the sense of escape.

I've never believed that pop music is escapist trash. There'

I've never believed that pop music is escapist trash. There's always a darkness in it, even amidst great pop music.

One of the interesting things here is that the people who sh

One of the interesting things here is that the people who should be shaping the future are politicians. But the political framework itself is so dead and closed that people look to other sources, like artists, because art and music allow people a certain freedom.

At home I've got a very puerile, juvenile sense of humour.

At home I've got a very puerile, juvenile sense of humour.

Music is more difficult - try naming a political band. The D

Music is more difficult - try naming a political band. The Dead Kennedys. The Dead Kennedys are political, but they are more funny than they are political.

The people in charge, globally, are maniacs. They are maniac

The people in charge, globally, are maniacs. They are maniacs, and unless we do something about it these people are going to deprive us of a future.

Well, I've been reading a lot about the fifty years since th

Well, I've been reading a lot about the fifty years since the Second World War, about Western foreign policy and all that. I try not to let it get to me, but sometimes I just think that there's no hope.

I'm not afraid of computers taking over the world.

I'm not afraid of computers taking over the world.

If we got into a situation where people start burning our re

If we got into a situation where people start burning our records, then bring it on. That's the whole point. The gloaming has begun. We're in the darkness. This has happened before. Go read some history.

My dad spent his whole life getting into fights for telling

My dad spent his whole life getting into fights for telling what he believed to be the truth. Basically it comes from my dad-and he's screaming right-wing, so there you are.