Atoms for Peace (band)
| Atoms for Peace | |
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| Genres | Alternative rock, experimental rock, electronica |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Associated acts | Radiohead Red Hot Chili Peppers |
| Members | |
| Thom Yorke Michael "Flea" Balzary Nigel Godrich Joey Waronker Mauro Refosco |
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Atoms for Peace is a rock supergroup formed in late 2009. The group consists of lead singer of Radiohead, Thom Yorke (vocals, guitar and piano); Flea (bass, melodica) of Red Hot Chili Peppers; longtime Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich (guitar and keyboards); Joey Waronker (drums).
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[edit] History
The line-up had their first live performance at the Echoplex in Los Angeles on 2 October 2009, where they played the entirety of Thom Yorke's solo debut album, The Eraser, as well as some new songs and Radiohead b-side "Paperbag Writer".[1] This was followed by two shows at Orpheum Theatre on 4 and 5 October.
The band went on a two-week, eight-date tour of some major cities in the United States with opening act Flying Lotus[2] during April 2010 before their performance at the 2010 Coachella Festival.[3][4]
Atoms for Peace performed a song which Thom Yorke noted as being "the band's first official collaborative song" at Roseland Ballroom on April 5, 2010. That song, titled "Judge, Jury, and Executioner" was debuted October 2, 2009 when the band played their first shows in Los Angeles. That song's title is partially shared with the Radiohead song "Myxomatosis. (Judge, Jury, and Executioner.)".
Following the Coachella festival, Atoms for Peace performed at Fuji Rock 2010,[5] the band's only performance to date outside of the United States.
In an interview on 21st September 2011, Thom revealed that he and Flea were finishing off an album together.[6] Flea has additionally mentioned this album in interview, and Nigel Godrich has been confirmed as producer: the album is expected to be released in 2012.
[edit] Members
- Thom Yorke – lead vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, percussion
- Flea – bass guitar, melodica
- Nigel Godrich – keyboards, guitar, backing vocals, percussion
- Mauro Refosco – percussion
- Joey Waronker – drums
[edit] Name
Until February 2010, the band did not have a name and was known as either "??????" on LA marquees or "Thom Yorke????" on the official poster for the 2010 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. However, on the official website, the band was vaguely listed as simply "Thom Yorke".[7] Through Radiohead's official website, Yorke officially named the band as "Atoms for Peace" upon announcing the April 2010 US tour.[8][9] The band shares a name with both the 1953 speech by American President Dwight D. Eisenhower and a song from Yorke's debut solo album The Eraser.[10][11]
[edit] References
- ^ Scott Lapatine (3 October 2009). "Thom Yorke @ Echoplex, Los Angeles 10/2/09". Stereogum. http://stereogum.com/archives/photo/thom_yorke_echoplex_los_angeles_10209_093601.html. Retrieved 14 December 2009.
- ^ "Thom Yorke Takes Flying Lotus On Tour". ilikemusic.com. 2010-03-05. http://www.ilikemusic.com/music_news/Thom_Yorke_Takes_Flying_Lotus_On_Tour_2010-9057. Retrieved 2010-03-05.
- ^ "?????? New Shows". radiohead.com. 25 February 2010. http://www.radiohead.com/deadairspace/index.php?c=548. Retrieved 3 March 2010.
- ^ Sahyouni, Frederic (3 March 2010). "Coachella 2010: A Sneak Peek". ultimate-guitar.com. http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_tours/coachella_2010_a_sneak_peek.html. Retrieved 3 March 2010.
- ^ "Atoms for Peace, Buffalo Daughter and More Added to Fuji Rock Festival". thespacelab.tv. 2010-04-29. http://www.thespacelab.tv/spaceLAB/2010/04April/MusicNews-45-FujiRockFestival.htm. Retrieved 2010-04-30.
- ^ http://www.heinekenmusic.ie/news/4512/
- ^ "Coachella - Lineup". coachella.com. http://coachella.com/event/lineup. Retrieved 3 March 2010.
- ^ Dombal, Ryan (25 February 2010). "Thom Yorke Names Solo Band, Lines Up American Spring Tour". Pitchfork Media. http://pitchfork.com/news/38018-thom-yorke-names-solo-band-lines-up-american-spring-tour/. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
- ^ Serjeant, Jill (25 February 2010). "Radiohead's Thom Yorke Names New Band Atoms For Peace". ABC News. http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=9938522. Retrieved 3 March 2010.[dead link]
- ^ Rhéaume, Julie (25 February 2010). "Thom Yorke baptise son nouveau groupe Atoms for Peace" (in French). showbizz.net. http://www.showbizz.net/articles/20100225143834/thom_yorke_baptise_son_nouveau_groupe_atoms_for_peace.html. Retrieved 3 March 2010.
- ^ "Un nom pour son nouveau groupe" (in French). fr.canoe.ca. 3 March 2010. http://fr.canoe.ca/divertissement/musique/nouvelles/2010/03/03/13093841-bum.html. Retrieved 3 March 2010.
[edit] External links
- Atoms For Peace Official Website
- Radiohead's Official Website
- Red Hot Chili Peppers' Official Website
- The Eraser Official Website
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