Placebo

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Formed 1994.

UK alternative rock band

Placebo Stuart Mostyn/Redferns

Biography

Placebo are an English alternative rock band from London. They were formed in 1994 by singer-guitarist Brian Molko and guitarist/bassist Stefan Olsdal. The band was soon joined by drummer Robert Schultzberg, who was later replaced by Steve Hewitt after conflicts with Molko. Hewitt left the band in October 2007 and was replaced by Steve Forrest in 2008. Placebo are known for their androgynous image and angst-fueled musical content. To date, they have released six studio albums, all of which have reached the top 20 in the UK, and have sold over 12 million records worldwide.

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BBC Reviews

  1. Covers 2010

    Review of Covers

    Reviewed by Al Fox

    Commendably sells their incomparable brand of dark, licentious rock beautifully.

  2. Battle For The Sun 2009

    Review of Battle For The Sun

    Reviewed by Julian Marszalek

    Placebo sound refreshed, reinvigorated and ready to take on all comers.

  3. Meds 2006

    Review of Meds

    Reviewed by Talia Kraines

    Placebo have once again proved themselves as a unique band who won't be going away any...

  4. Once More With Feeling (The Singles) 2004

    Review of Once More With Feeling (The Singles)

    Reviewed by Jaime Gill

    This is a singles collection which reveals to the listener the most seductively...

  5. Sleeping With Ghosts 2003

    Review of Sleeping With Ghosts

    Reviewed by Dan Tallis

    If their previous album, 2000s Black Market Music, was disappointing, then this album...

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