Phil Selway
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-->Philip "Phil" James Selway (born May 23, 1967 in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England) is the notoriously mild-mannered drummer of Radiohead. He also sometimes sings backing vocals during their live performances. His ultra-precise timing and varied drumming helps to give the band its distinct sound. He is the eldest member of Radiohead. He joined Radiohead because their primitive drum machine broke down and they couldn't afford a new one. Before Radiohead became successful, Phil studied English and history at Liverpool Polytechnic. He had worked for various touring musicians and worked as an English teacher as well. Phil has a wife, Kate, and three sons: Leo, Jamie, and Patrick (to whom Kid A, Amnesiac, and Hail to the Thief were dedicated, respectively).
Work outside of Radiohead
Unlike bandmates Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood, Phil has not had much involvement with projects outside of Radiohead. Nevertheless, in recent years he has taken a more active role in collaborating with other artists. He has been associated with Samaritans as a listening volunteer for some years. Phil also performed with the band Dive Dive in March 2005 and appeared in the film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as a member of the band "The Weird Sisters" along with Radiohead bandmate Jonny Greenwood and Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker.External links
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