He has also written the instrumental "Meeting in the Aisle", "Lull", and the music to "Big Boots". Notable songwriting contributions to Radiohead include the opening riff on the songs "Go to Sleep", and the riff that makes up the closing song on The Bends, "Street Spirit (Fade Out)". As well as being a self-taught guitarist, he is an accomplished drummer though his only drum contributions for Radiohead to date have been tom drums on live performances of Hail to the Thief track "There There", a task he shares with Greenwood (though the part they play is put together on a synthesizer on the studio version)., and additional drumming on the b-side Pearly*. Even on tracks that do not feature any guitar work, his pedals are put to use for other purposes, such as altering Thom Yorke's keyboard-playing (he and co-guitarist Jonny Greenwood sample Yorke's piano and vocals, respectively, with the Korg Kaoss Pad on live performances of "Everything In Its Right Place"). O'Brien is known for his large collection of effects pedals, which are important in creating Radiohead's distinct sound. Ĭiting his work with Radiohead, various lists and polls have ranked Ed O'Brien as one of the greatest guitarists in the modern era. In addition, he has played guitar and provided backing vocals for the 7 Worlds Collide project. He is also responsible for harmony vocals during live concerts and on many tracks from the band's albums (occasionally with drummer Phil Selway). Guitar, vocals, guitar effects, programming, drums, percussion, cabasa, keyboardĮdward John O'Brien (born 15 April 1968) is an English musician, songwriter and one of three guitarists for the alternative rock band Radiohead. Ed O'BrienĮxperimental rock, alternative rock, electronica
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