Jonny Greenwood
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Summary
Jonny Greenwood was born on November 5, 1971[1], in Oxford[2]. He has worked as a guitarist[3], banjoist[4], composer[5], ondist[6], and multi-instrumentalist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,611 views/month, #5,209 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Occupation: actor[11], songwriter[12], pianist[13], rock musician[14], musician[15]
- Educated at: Abingdon School[16]
- Award received: British Independent Film Award for Best Music[17], Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution[18]
- Member of: Radiohead[19], The Venus in Furs[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Genre: alternative rock[22], electronic music[23], electronica[24], art rock[25], intelligent dance music[26], indie rock[27]
- Record label: XL Recordings[28], Parlophone[29], Capitol Records[30]
- Commons category: Jonny Greenwood[31]
- Family name: Greenwood[32]
- Given name: Jonathan[33], Richard[34], Guy[35]
- Official website: https://radiohead.com[36]
- Medical condition: color blindness[37]
- Instrument: guitar[38], upright piano[39], Ondes Martenot[40], harmonica[41], banjo[42], violin[43], pipe organ[44], percussion instrument[45]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Original Score[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[47]
- Birth name: Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood[48]
- Name in native language: Jonny Greenwood[49]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[50]
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Country: GB[51]
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Began / founded: 1971-11-05[52]
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Genre(s): classical crossover, rock[53]
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Community tags: british, classical crossover, easy listening soundtracks and musicals, english, rock, uk[54]
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MusicBrainz ID: e9fcfbbf-1743-4f73-8744-ada8da7394ea[55]
Why It Matters
Jonny Greenwood has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
FAQs
Where was Jonny Greenwood born?
Jonny Greenwood was born in Oxford[2].
What did Jonny Greenwood do for work?
Jonny Greenwood worked as a guitarist[3], banjoist[4], composer[5], ondist[6], and multi-instrumentalist[7].
Where did Jonny Greenwood go to school?
Jonny Greenwood was educated at Abingdon School[16].
What awards did Jonny Greenwood receive?
Honors received include British Independent Film Award for Best Music[17] and Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution[18].