What Happened to Jonny Greenwood? Who is Jonny Greenwood Married To?
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Updated Jul 15, 2024
What Happened to Jonny Greenwood?
Jonny Greenwood, known for his role in Radiohead and The Smile, faced a serious illness recently due to an infection. This forced The Smile to cancel their upcoming European tour in August. Greenwood needed urgent medical care, including time in intensive care, but he is now out of danger and expected to return home soon to recover fully.
Doctors have advised him to take time off from work until he's completely better. The band reassured fans that they will get refunds for any tickets purchased. Greenwood, also known for his film scores with director Paul Thomas Anderson, is set to compose music for Anderson's next film, despite his current health setback.
Who is Jonny Greenwood Married To?
Jonny Greenwood, the musician known from Radiohead, is married to Sharona Katan, an Israeli visual artist. They met in 1993 during a Radiohead performance in Israel. Sharona, also credited as Shin Katan, has contributed artwork to Junun and Greenwood's soundtracks.
They raise their family in a Jewish tradition, observing holidays and not eating pork. They live in Oxford and Marche, Italy, where Greenwood also produces and sells olive oil from his farm through Radiohead's online store since April 2023.
Who is Jonny Greenwood?
Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood is an English musician known as the lead guitarist and keyboardist of Radiohead. He's acclaimed for his guitar skills, notably on their hit "Creep" (1992). Radiohead, formed during his schooling at Abingdon School, has sold over 30 million albums and earned critical praise. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019, Greenwood is also skilled with the ondes Martenot and in electronic music techniques.
| Name | Jonny Greenwood |
| Born | November 5, 1971 |
| Birthplace | Oxford, England |
| Occupation | Musician, composer, record producer |
| Genres | Alternative rock, experimental, electronic, classical |
| Spouse | Sharona Katan (m. 1995) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Abingdon School, Oxfordshire |
| Awards | Ivor Novello Awards, Critics' Choice Awards |
| Notable Works | "OK Computer," "Kid A," "In Rainbows," "A Moon Shaped Pool" |
| Current Projects | The Smile, film score compositions |
Jonny Greenwood Age
As of 2024, Jonny Greenwood is 52 years old. He was born on November 5, 1971 in Oxford, England, has an older brother, Colin, who is also in Radiohead. Their father was a bomb disposal expert in the British Army, and their family has ties to the Communist Party of Great Britain and the Fabian Society. Growing up, their car rides featured Mozart's horn concertos, musicals like Flower Drum Song and My Fair Lady, and Simon & Garfunkel covers.
Jonny Greenwood Career
Jonny Greenwood's career began with Radiohead, initially known as On a Friday, signing with EMI in the early 1990s. Their debut album, "Pablo Honey," featuring the hit "Creep," marked their breakthrough. Greenwood's distinctive guitar style and experimental approach evolved through albums like "The Bends" and "OK Computer," showcasing his use of unconventional instruments.
Beyond Radiohead, he explored solo projects and film scores, notably for "There Will Be Blood" and collaborations with orchestras. Recent highlights include forming the band The Smile with Thom Yorke and releasing albums that blend progressive rock with experimental sounds, continuing his diverse musical journey.
