Harry Styles Toasts Thom Yorke at 2026 Ivor Novello Awards: ‘I Cannot Overstate How Much His Work Continues to Influence Me’: Full Speech
Harry Styles delivered a heartfelt speech introducing Thom Yorke at the 2026 Ivor Novello Awards. He expressed how much Yorke's music has influenced him throughout his life. Styles humorously shared personal anecdotes related to Radiohead's impact on his experiences.
- ▪Harry Styles introduced Thom Yorke at the 2026 Ivor Novello Awards held in London.
- ▪Styles noted that he was born a year after Radiohead's debut album was released.
- ▪He humorously mentioned losing his virginity to the intro of Radiohead's 'Talk Show Host.'
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