Jonny Greenwood

The Profile

English musician and composer, lead guitarist of Radiohead, and acclaimed film-score author noted for collaborations with Paul Thomas Anderson and Lynne Ramsay; solo debut Bodysong (2003) and the Trojan Records anthology Jonny Greenwood Is the Controller (2007) showcase his experimental range.

Lead guitarist of Radiohead; active since the mid-1980s; English. Major film scores include There Will Be Blood, The Master, Inherent Vice, Phantom Thread, You Were Never Really Here, Spencer, and The Power of the Dog. Academy Award nominations for Best Original Score for Phantom Thread (2018) and The Power of the Dog (2022).

Three reviews trace Greenwood’s path from experimental solo debut to acclaimed film composer. A reggae/dub anthology shows his crate-digging precision; early work embraces piano and electronics; newer scores balance drones, minimalism, and orchestral tension. The throughline is curiosity, craft, and emotional pull.