Radiohead bassist Colin Greenwood has shared his thoughts on the band’s future and past in an interview for Rolling Stone Music Now. The new book, How to Disappear: A Portrait of Radiohead, reveals that Greenwood has been taking candid photos of his bandmates since the early 2000s.
In the interview, Greenwood discusses his book and looks back at highlights of his years with Radiohead. He also talks about the possibility of touring again with the band, who haven’t played in public since 2018. While he expresses enthusiasm for performing for fans, he notes that it’s a collective decision and can’t speak for the other members.
Greenwood shares an intimate account of the private reunion earlier this year, where the band ran through old songs like “The Bends” and “Kid A”. He praises the experience as enjoyable, but also acknowledges the need to leave on a high note. The bassist’s mother is also mentioned, who affectionately described their music as “bompity bomp” and later “blippity blop”, accurately capturing Radiohead’s creative evolution.
When asked about his favorite album, Greenwood surprises by picking Kid A over OK Computer. He also shares the story behind how two of their songs came together, with a focus on spontaneity and chemistry. The interview concludes with a fascinating anecdote about meeting Bob Dylan, which left him starstruck.
To hear the full interview, listeners can tune in to Rolling Stone Music Now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Source: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/colin-greenwood-interview-book-radiohead-reunion-tour-1235213867