I'd argue Thom Yorke isn't a household name. He's obviously well known among younger crowds and among people that actually seek out music and threads on music like this one. But walk into a house in Emporia and ask the homeowner? Doubtful.
compared to albarn, Yorke is far, far, far more popular. that is my point. "household name" was not intended to mean "household name" in that every household in Kansas knows him. Just means most people who follow music somewhat closely know him.
Most music followers have heard of Thom Yorke, most couldn't name Albarn or even know the guy from Blur was also behind Gorillaz. I mean when I first saw Albarn played a part in reviving Bobby Womack's career, I had to google him. It's just weird to me that he's stayed so relatively anonymous.