The musician, known for being the guitarist of Radiohead, was due to perform on stage with his band The Smile. But the artist suffered an infection, leading him to intensive care, the band announced in a statement on Instagram on Friday, July 12, 2024.
Jonny Greenwood is not an unknown name to rock fans. He is the lead guitarist and multi-instrumentalist of alternative rock band Radiohead. From an early age, he showed an interest in various instruments, including the guitar, violin and piano. It was on the school benches that he met those with whom he would know fame: Thom Yorke, Ed O’Brien, Phil Selway, members of Radiohead that he attended Abingdon School in Oxford, with Colin Greenwood, his older brother. The band originally formed as On a Friday in 1985.a name referring to their favorite rehearsal day. In 1992, Radiohead released their first single, Creepwhich quickly became an international success. This craze was followed by the release of their first album, Pablo Honey, in 1993. Although the album received mixed reviews, Jonny Greenwood’s talent for creating unique sonic textures was already apparent.
“Jonny was seriously ill”
In 2021, Jonny Greenwood decided to create a new group with Thom Yorke after a solo career. The Smile was born and since then, the duo has had a string of successes and tours. He was also due to take to the stage at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris on Sunday August 25, but also in Bordeaux on August 26 at the Arkea Arenabut a health problem came to upset things. On the Instagram account of the group The Smile, it was indicated in a press release that Jonny Greenwood has been hospitalised.
“A few days ago, Jonny was seriously ill with an infection, which led him to the emergency room in intensive care“, we learn. If it is today “out of danger”he will not return to the stage immediately. Jonny Greenwood “will return home soon” : “Jonny’s medical team asked us to cancel all his engagements until he can fully recover. To this end, The Smile’s European tour in August is cancelled. (…) We wish Jonny a speedy recovery.” Rest to get back in shape!
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