Radiohead
Radiohead Live Performance of Fake Plastic Trees in US Television Studio
In July 1995, Radiohead performed 'Fake Plastic Trees' during a live recording in a television studio, an era when they were riding high on the success of their second album, 'The Bends,' released just months prior in March of that year. This album marked a significant evolution in their sound, blending emotional depth with rich orchestration, moving away from their debut, 'Pablo Honey.' Notably, 'The Bends' includes other beloved tracks like 'High and Dry' and 'Fake Plastic Trees,' which showcased Thom Yorke's poignant vocal delivery and the band's growing maturity. The live performance, albeit in a dimly lit studio, encapsulates the raw intensity of their early years—a time when they were beginning to cement their place in the alternative rock scene, paving the way for their future experimentation. Fans looking back can appreciate how performances like this one foreshadowed their groundbreaking works that followed.
