Placebo
UK
Formed: 1994
Genres: Pop/Rock
Styles: Alternative/Indie Rock, Punk Revival, Alternative Pop/Rock, Neo-Glam, Britpop, Punk-Pop
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Due to their penchant for androgynous attire/makeup and raw guitar riffs, Placebo has been described by some as a glam version of Nirvana. The multi-national band was formed by singer/guitarist Brian Molko (part Scottish and American, but raised in England) and bassist Stefan Olsdal (originally from Sweden). Earlier, both had attended the same school in Luxembourg, but didn't cross paths properly until 1994 in London, England. Briefly called Ashtray Heart and influenced by the likes of Sonic Youth, the Pixies, the Smashing Pumpkins, and the afo...
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