10 Rock Supergroups You Had No Idea Existed

10. Atoms For Peace

When Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke released his first solo album The Eraser, he needed a band to play it live.

Rather than call up any old session musician or put an ad in the local paper, he decided to bring in some of his most famous friends.

He was joined by Flea of Red Hot Chilli Peppers' fame, Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich, Beck and R.E.M drummer Joey Waronker, and the Brazillian percussionist Mauro Refosco, who had experience touring with Talking Heads' David Byrne.

After the Eraser tour, the newly-formed Atoms for Peace decided that they weren't happy just playing Yorke's music and set out to make their own.

Their one and only studio album Amok came out in 2013 to a decent reception. It charted at number 5 in the UK, number 2 in the US, and number 3 in the Netherlands! That's where the big bucks are.

Unfortunately, this was all we'd get from the band in its full form. Various members have come together in some combination or other over the years, but the bonds between these atoms just weren't strong enough.