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London, United Kingdom (1994 – present)
There is more than one artist with this name:
1) A popular Alternative rock band from London, England which formed in 1994.
2) A Belgian jazz rock band active in the 1970’s
3) A short-lived Canadian punk band from the early 90’s
4) A short-lived British underground post-punk duo
1) The British band was founded when former Luxembourg schoolmates Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal - who never actually spoke to each other - met by accident at South Kensington, London, United Kingdom tube station in 1994. Molko invited Olsdal to one of his gigs and Olsdal was impressed by Molko’s vocals so they agreed on forming a band. While briefly known as Ashtray Heart, the band quickly settled on the name Placebo, after the drug that has no active ingredient but works because the patient believes it does. Placebo also means “I shall please” in Latin. The band could not decide on a drummer at first with Steve Hewitt (drums) and Robert Schultzberg alternating on the spot. While Hewitt was the preferred choice, he also had other commitments as drummer for London band Breed, leading to Schultzberg being the drummer when the band signed its contract with Caroline Records. As the other band members were having difficulty getting on with Robert Schultzberg, they persuaded Hewitt to rejoin the band in 1996.
The singles “Nancy Boy”, from Placebo (1996), and “Pure Morning”, from Without You I’m Nothing (1998), were the peak of their British success, both charting in the top ten.
1) A popular Alternative rock band from London, England which formed in 1994.
2) A Belgian jazz rock band active in the 1970’s
3) A short-lived Canadian punk band from the early 90’s
4) A short-lived British underground post-punk duo
1) The British band was founded when former Luxembourg schoolmates Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal - who never actually spoke to each other - met by accident at South Kensington, London, United Kingdom tube station in 1994. Molko invited Olsdal to one of his gigs and Olsdal was impressed by Molko’s vocals so they agreed on forming a band. While briefly known as Ashtray Heart, the band quickly settled on the name Placebo, after the drug that has no active ingredient but works because the patient believes it does. Placebo also means “I shall please” in Latin. The band could not decide on a drummer at first with Steve Hewitt (drums) and Robert Schultzberg alternating on the spot. While Hewitt was the preferred choice, he also had other commitments as drummer for London band Breed, leading to Schultzberg being the drummer when the band signed its contract with Caroline Records. As the other band members were having difficulty getting on with Robert Schultzberg, they persuaded Hewitt to rejoin the band in 1996.
The singles “Nancy Boy”, from Placebo (1996), and “Pure Morning”, from Without You I’m Nothing (1998), were the peak of their British success, both charting in the top ten.
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Without You I'm Nothing
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For What It's Worth
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Special K
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Ashtray Heart
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Infra-Red
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Pure Morning
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Special Needs
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This Picture
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English Summer Rain
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Running Up That Hill
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Bright Lights
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Kitty Litter
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Shoutbox
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charlottemadden wrote:
amazing concert in warsaw! it was THE BEST day of my life! [10]
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exterieur wrote:
amazing concert in warsaw! it was one of the best days of my life! [9] ;)
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Prince_Pencil wrote:
Оу.До сих пор не могу привыкнуть что у них этот барабанщик <_<
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izaura_ wrote:
Amazing concert in Warsaw. It was the best day in all my life ! [8]
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Olikaaaa wrote:
Amazing concert in Warsaw. It was the best day in all my life ! [7]
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kachnax wrote:
amazing concert in warsaw. it was the best day in all my life! [6]
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jeff2007 wrote:
Check out my journal on the right and give your own Placebo album ranking/ratings. I'd love to hear your own opinions.
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elika_beth wrote:
Amazing concert in Warsaw. It was the best day in all my life! [5]
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anejbel wrote:
OH my god <3 after gig in Warsaw I love them even more
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Kmieciu16 wrote:
Amazing concert in Warsaw. It was the best day in all my life ! [4]
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annorexia wrote:
Amazing concert in Warsaw. It was the best day in all my life ! [3]
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asiica wrote:
http://cgm.pl/galeria.php?gallery_ID=4899
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VemEmoKid wrote:
ma ktos zdjecia z Torwaru.? :d
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Nightsan wrote:
Like using drugs...
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Igel232 wrote:
awesome concert in leipzig!! can't wait to see you again =)
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pannazUo wrote:
Amazing concert in Warsaw. It was the best day in all my life ! [2]
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amarantine89 wrote:
the show in Warsaw really surpassed my expectations:) It was so brilliant that I still can't think about anything else:P Please come to Poland again soon!!!:) <3 <3
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Sinthyume wrote:
You're amazing... I hope to see you again soon :) //thanks a lot for the show in Warsaw :) :)
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dpch_mod wrote:
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/5004/41641efa.jpg
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arinsar wrote:
the fucking amazing show in Warsaw for the fucking amazing audience! :D
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Events
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Nov
22
Placebo
Berlin Arena, Treptow, Berlin, Germany
32 shouts
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Nov
24
Placebo
SAP Arena, Mannheim, Germany
21 shouts
| 108 attendees
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Nov
26
Placebo
Olympiahalle, München, Germany
6 shouts
| 91 attendees
News
PLACEBO WIN 'BEST ALTERNATIVE' AT THE MTV AWARDS!
5 Nov 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/placebo
PLACEBO WIN 'BEST ALTERNATIVE' AT THE MTV AWARDS!PLACEBO are the winners of the MTV 'Best Alternative' Award 2009! Congratulations to the band, and a huge thank you to all the incredible fans who vote. …
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