Jonny Greenwood's Biography

Jonny Greenwood, born Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood on November 5, 1971, is a renowned British musician, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the innovative lead guitarist and keyboardist for the iconic band Radiohead. With a career spanning over three decades, Greenwood’s pioneering approach to guitar effects, composition, and orchestration has left an indelible mark on modern music. He joined Radiohead while still in school, and quickly became integral to the band’s experimental sound, contributing not just on guitar but also with synthesizers, samplers, and his signature use of the ondes Martenot. Apart from Radiohead, Jonny is an acclaimed film score composer, collaborating frequently with director Paul Thomas Anderson on films such as 'There Will Be Blood,' 'Phantom Thread,' and 'The Power of the Dog,' earning multiple Academy Award nominations. Greenwood is known for his meticulous attention to sound detail and his love for both classical and electronic music. His estimated net worth is $30 million, with income primarily from music royalties, touring, and film compositions. Greenwood is married to artist Sharona Katan, and they have three children. He stands 179 cm tall and weighs approximately 72 kg. Jonny Greenwood remains a leading figure in experimental and alternative music, admired for continuously pushing the boundaries of musical creativity and technology.