Biography (Placebo)

There are multiple artists with this name:
1. A popular British rock band
2. A Belgian jazz band
3. A Canadian punk band
4. A British post-punk duo

1) Placebo is a three-piece alternative rock band, formed in London, United Kingdom, when former Luxembourg schoolmates Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal - who never actually spoke to each other at the time - met by accident at South Kensington train station in 1994. During their 'accidental' meet, Molko invited Olsdal to one of his gigs, where Olsdal was impressed by Molko's unique vocals. While briefly known as Ashtray Heart, the band soon settled on the name Placebo, after the drug that has no active ingredient but works because the patient believes it does.

Soon after forming, the band could not decide on a permanent drummer, with Steve Hewitt (drums) and Robert Schultzberg both alternating on the spot. While Hewitt was the preferred choice, he was bound by other musical commitments as drummer for...

Album Records (Placebo)

The Bitter End Every You Every Me Pure Morning Running Up That Hill Song To Say Goodbye Infra-Red Special Needs This Picture Special K English Summer Rain Nancy Boy Sleeping With Ghosts Post Blue Without You I'm Nothing Battle For The Sun You Don't Care About Us Meds For What It's Worth Because I Want You Ashtray Heart

Meds Without You Sleeping Wit