Philip James Selway (born 23 May 1967) is an English musician and songwriter, best known as the drummer and backing vocalist (with guitarist Ed O'Brien) of English alternative rock group Radiohead. He also drums, plays guitar and provides backing and occasional lead vocals for 7 Worlds Collide. Selway is known for his precision and proficiency in various styles and unusual time signatures.
In 2008, Gigwise named Selway the 26th greatest drummer o...
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Philip James Selway (born 23 May 1967) is an English musician and songwriter, best known as the drummer and backing vocalist (with guitarist Ed O'Brien) of English alternative rock group Radiohead. He also drums, plays guitar and provides backing and occasional lead vocals for 7 Worlds Collide. Selway is known for his precision and proficiency in various styles and unusual time signatures.
In 2008, Gigwise named Selway the 26th greatest drummer of all time.
Before Radiohead became successful, Selway studied Literature Life and Thought (English and History) at Liverpool Polytechnic's CF Mott Campus near Prescot prior to it being renamed Liverpool John Moores University. Before that he had worked for various touring musicians and worked as an English teacher as well. In the very early '90s, Selway left Radiohead's early lineup (then called Shindig or On a Friday) to move to Ireland, and only returned to the band when a relationship fell apart.
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