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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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Sleeping With Ghosts
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Without You I'm Nothing
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Every You Every Me
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Special K
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Special Needs
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Battle For The Sun
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Pure Morning
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Ashtray Heart
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For What It's Worth
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This Picture
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English Summer Rain
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Because I Want You
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Running Up That Hill
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Shoutbox
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Dron-Alisaman wrote:
FULLSHIT!!! LISTEN BRUTAL DEATH METAL!!!
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kikucisko wrote:
BFTS grew up in me after some time ^^"
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ReddW wrote:
Madlen_Maniac, ага, можно план какой-нибудь замыслить, втишь:)
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duzguneser wrote:
is very dear to talk to me like a man bored yet?
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duzguneser wrote:
is very dear to talk to me like a man bored yet?
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Bellmanpurdy wrote:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Aix07MLHE <
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dreamy_lz wrote:
the are simply amazing. definitely worth seeing. *_*
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KleinOpferIra wrote:
Der Konzert gestern in Mannheim war sooooo der Wahnsinn!!!!!!! обожаю их, Брайан такой забавный, у него очень заразительная улыбка!=))) было так здорово, надеюсь они и в Россию приедут! <3
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xxxlizdudexxx wrote:
If you like Placebo, check out Liz Ball www.last.fm/music/liz+ball she is a singer-songwriter from the UK.
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lauetsonacide wrote:
мы сегодня в А2 ходили,там показывали концерт пласибо с рок ам ринг 2009) было круто! очень) прямо как на живом концерте побывали) ааахахах эмэйзинг! эмэйзинг! перфект! <3<3 но все-таки хочется и на живом выступлении побывать...)
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lovejulien wrote:
me too.. I miss old Placebo, Brian in dress, this androginic creature that I loved.. and I love them all the time, but pity they aren't like 5-6 years ago..
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moonwalkergirl wrote:
Breath Underwater <3 [2]
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xZOMBOID wrote:
I want my old Placebo back ;x
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Prayers4Rain wrote:
Great band and even better music, Battle for the Sun is an awesome album it's definitely heavier than their previous work.
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Duke-l-duk wrote:
(правильно читать «ПласИбо») да не врите! ;D
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Madlen_Maniac wrote:
lauetsonacide, ReddW, Orbi_06, =) Клёво без палевa обсуждать их xD
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TashinaAnna wrote:
Leipzig 21.12. most awesome Placebo concert EVER!!
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renegallimard wrote:
happy you'er gone...
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Dih-self wrote:
Breath Underwater <3
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BelarinaRocks wrote:
If you haven't already downloaded yours, the FREE 5 track 'PLACEBO Tour Bundle' will only be live until this Friday! http://bit.ly/2wW0Uk
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Events
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Nov
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Olympiahalle, München, Germany
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Nov
27
Placebo
Stadthalle, Wien, Vienna, Austria
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| 244 attendees
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Nov
29
Placebo
Futureshow Station, Casalecchio di Reno, Bologna, Bologna, Italy
17 shouts
| 82 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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