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Ed O’Brien

guitarist & songwriter in Radiohead

Since 1968

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Edward John O'Brien (born 15 April 1968) is an English guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of the rock band Radiohead. O'Brien attended Abingdon School in Oxfordshire, England, where he formed Radiohead with schoolmates. He said his role was to "service the songs" and support the songwriter, Thom Yorke. He creates ambient sounds and textures using effects, sustain units and the EBow, and provides backing vocals.

In the 2000s, with musicians including the Radiohead drummer, Philip Selway, O'Brien toured and recorded with the 7 Worlds Collide project. In 2020, he released his first solo album, Earth, under the name EOB. It was inspired by his time living in Brazil and attending Carnival. A solo tour was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. His second album, Blue Morpho, was released in May 2026. O'Brien has campaigned on topics including climate change and artist rights.

Rolling Stone named O'Brien among the greatest guitarists of all time in 2010 and 2023. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Radiohead in 2019.

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Edward "Ed" John O'Brien, musicien britannique né le 15 avril 1968 à Oxford, est guitariste dans le groupe Radiohead.

Il est considéré comme l'un des meilleurs guitaristes modernes et a même été classé 28e meilleur guitariste de tous les temps par Gibson.com. Le magazine Rolling Stone l'a quant à lui classé successivement en 59e position, juste devant son compère Jonny Greenwood, puis en 43e position.

Thom Yorke, le leader du groupe a voulu qu'il vienne dans le groupe parce qu'il le trouvait cool et qu'il ressemblait à Morrissey, mais aussi, il s'en est expliqué, en raison des goûts musicaux que les deux hommes partageaient. Son père est le plus fervent et le plus ancien fan du groupe.

Ed O'Brien est un grand fan de foot, notamment de Manchester United. Il est par ailleurs diplômé d'économie à l'université de Manchester.