Date of Birth: November 5, 1971
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Date of Death: *Jonny Greenwood is alive.*
Biography
Jonny Greenwood, born Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood, is an acclaimed English musician and composer best known as the lead guitarist and keyboardist for the alternative rock band Radiohead. Greenwood was born in Oxford, England, and displayed musical talent from an early age. He joined Radiohead while still in school, and the band has since become one of the most influential and innovative bands in modern music. Greenwood’s contributions to Radiohead include not only his guitar work but also his use of electronic instruments and his orchestral arrangements. Beyond his work with Radiohead, Greenwood has composed scores for several films, including those directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, earning critical acclaim and numerous awards for his contributions to the film industry.
5 Interesting Facts about Jonny Greenwood
1. Jonny Greenwood is a classically trained musician and can play multiple instruments, including the viola, piano, and harmonica.
2. He suffers from repetitive strain injury due to his aggressive guitar playing style, which has led him to use various other instruments.
3. Greenwood is the younger brother of Radiohead bassist Colin Greenwood.
4. He has composed the scores for critically acclaimed films such as “There Will Be Blood,” “The Master,” and “Phantom Thread.”
5. Greenwood was named the BBC’s Composer in Residence in 2004, a position that allowed him to explore his interest in classical music further.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jonny Greenwood
1. “I think sometimes all the charities are doing is mopping up the blood. It’s a shame.”
2. “I think, for me, the real passion is making music.”
3. “There’s no point in being precious about music; it’s a communal thing.”
4. “What keeps this band going is the sense of adventure. I think that’s what keeps us all alive.”
5. “I like to think that as musicians we’re not trying to just make records we think people would want to hear. That would be awful.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Jonny Greenwood’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $30 million.
Children
Jonny Greenwood has three children with his wife, Israeli-born artist Sharona Katan. Their names are Tamir, Omri, and Zohar.
Relevant Links
1. [Jonny Greenwood – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonny_Greenwood
2. [Radiohead – Official Website](https://www.radiohead.com/
3. [Jonny Greenwood’s Film Scores – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0339403/
4. [Jonny Greenwood – Discogs](https://www.discogs.com/artist/251153-Jonny-Greenwood
