Happy birthday! Thom Yorke turns 56 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on October 7, 2024

The iconic and legendary singer turns 56 on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024.

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Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke is celebrating his 56th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter Thom Yorke has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 56th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Yorke, a cultural icon

Born Thomas Edward Yorke in Wellingborough on October 7, 1968, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Yorke's not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Thom hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Thom Yorke as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 56.

Happy Birthday, Thom, you're the best!