
The First Time with Colin Greenwood
Colin Greenwood, Radiohead's bassist, shares his musical milestones with Matt Everitt in a programme first broadcast in 2017.
As part of the 6 Music Artist Collection on Radiohead, bassist Colin Greenwood shares his musical milestones with Matt Everitt in a programme first broadcast in 2017.
Colin discusses how he and his brother and band-mate Jonny started playing music, his early passion for Joy Division and the Fall, his love of soul and the bonds that brought Radiohead together back when they formed in 1985. He also talks about Radiohead's first release, The Drill EP, how the band's sound evolved, the public's perception of the group and their Glastonbury appearance. Colin also selects a heap of music, including Fleetwood Mac, Alice Coltrane, Sam Cooke and Kid Creole & the Coconuts.
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Colin Greenwood's Musical Passions
Radiohead's bassist chats to Matt Everitt about his love for Kid Creole and the Coconuts.
Broadcasts
- Sun 18 Jun 201713:00BBC Radio 6 Music
- Sat 10 Mar 201804:00BBC Radio 6 Music
- Fri 26 Jun 202002:30BBC Radio 6 Music
- Wed 3 Mar 202101:00BBC Radio 6 Music
- Wed 25 May 202201:00BBC Radio 6 Music
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