Ed O'Brien

Ed O'Brien
Ed O'Brien
	O'Brien in 2017
Background information
Birth name	Edward John O'Brien
Also known as	EOB
Born	15 April 1968 (age 56); Oxford, England
Genres	Alternative rock, experimental rock, electronic
Occupation(s)	Musician; songwriter;
Instruments	Guitar; vocals;
Years active	1985–present
Labels	XL, TBD, Capitol
Member of	Radiohead
Formerly of	7 Worlds Collide

Edward John O'Brien (born 15 April 1968) is an English guitarist, songwriter and member of the rock band Radiohead. He releases solo music under the name EOB.

O'Brien attended Abingdon School in Oxfordshire, England, where he formed Radiohead with schoolmates. O'Brien said his role was to "service the songs" and support the songwriter, Thom Yorke. He often creates ambient sounds and textures, using effects, sustain units and the EBow, and provides backing vocals.

With musicians including the Radiohead drummer, Philip Selway, O'Brien toured and recorded with the 7 Worlds Collide project in the 2000s. His first solo album, Earth, was released in 2020. O'Brien had been writing songs for years, but lacked confidence and felt they had a character that would be lost with Radiohead. He began a North American tour in February 2020; a larger tour was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rolling Stone named O'Brien among the greatest guitarists of all time in 2010 and 2023. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Radiohead in 2019.