Philip James Selway (born May 23, 1967) is the drummer of alternative rock band Radiohead.Birth name Philip James Selway
Also known as Phil
Born May 23, 1967 (1967-05-23) (age 41)
Origin Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England
Genre(s) Alternative rock, Electronic music
Occupation(s) Musician, Teacher
Instrument(s) Drums
Label(s) XL, TBD
Associated acts Radiohead
Radiohead work
Apart from his regular band duties, Phil also occasionally sings backing vocals during their live performances, especially notable on "There There" and since the album Kid A he has also contributed drum machine programming. His ultra-precise timing and varied drumming helps to give the band its distinct sound. He is the oldest member of Radiohead. Before Radiohead became successful, Phil studied English and history at 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, Phil 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. Phil has studied drums in London at Drumtech under the tutelage of Francis Seriau along with fellow Radiohead member Ed O'Brien. In 2008, Gigwise named Selway the #26 drummer of all time.
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 emotional support group Samaritans as a listening volunteer since 1991. Phil also performed with the band Dive Dive in March 2005 and appeared in the movie 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. Phil also appears on the Neil Finn concert album "7 Worlds Collide". In an interview with newspaper The Scotsman, Scottish producer John McCusker said he's going to produce an album with Selway later in 2007.
Personal life
He was born in Abingdon, Berkshire (now Oxfordshire), England). Phil has a wife, Cait, and three sons: Leo, Jamie, and Patrick (to whom Kid A, Amnesiac, and Hail to the Thief were dedicated, respectively).
His mother Thea died during a Radiohead tour in middle May 2006. The band cancelled one of their dates in Amsterdam, so that Phil could carry out his family duties:[2]
Just wanted to say sorry to the people who were due to come to our show in Amsterdam last night, particularly those who made wasted journeys. My mum died suddenly in the early hours of yesterday morning and so I just wanted to be at home with my family. Mum was a big Radiohead fan, and was very proud of all we've done as a band. I love and miss her very much.
The band later returned to Amsterdam in August to play the missed show. The discbox and CD release of In Rainbows mentions a dedication to Thea Selway.
Apart from his regular band duties, Phil also occasionally sings backing vocals during their live performances, especially notable on "There There" and since the album Kid A he has also contributed drum machine programming. His ultra-precise timing and varied drumming helps to give the band its distinct sound. He is the oldest member of Radiohead. Before Radiohead became successful, Phil studied English and history at 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, Phil 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. Phil has studied drums in London at Drumtech under the tutelage of Francis Seriau along with fellow Radiohead member Ed O'Brien. In 2008, Gigwise named Selway the #26 drummer of all time.
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 emotional support group Samaritans as a listening volunteer since 1991. Phil also performed with the band Dive Dive in March 2005 and appeared in the movie 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. Phil also appears on the Neil Finn concert album "7 Worlds Collide". In an interview with newspaper The Scotsman, Scottish producer John McCusker said he's going to produce an album with Selway later in 2007.
Personal life
He was born in Abingdon, Berkshire (now Oxfordshire), England). Phil has a wife, Cait, and three sons: Leo, Jamie, and Patrick (to whom Kid A, Amnesiac, and Hail to the Thief were dedicated, respectively).
His mother Thea died during a Radiohead tour in middle May 2006. The band cancelled one of their dates in Amsterdam, so that Phil could carry out his family duties:[2]
Just wanted to say sorry to the people who were due to come to our show in Amsterdam last night, particularly those who made wasted journeys. My mum died suddenly in the early hours of yesterday morning and so I just wanted to be at home with my family. Mum was a big Radiohead fan, and was very proud of all we've done as a band. I love and miss her very much.
The band later returned to Amsterdam in August to play the missed show. The discbox and CD release of In Rainbows mentions a dedication to Thea Selway.
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