Placebo formed in London in 1994 when vocalist‑guitarist Brian Molko and bassist‑guitarist Stefan Olsdal — two former classmates at the American International School of Luxembourg who had barely spoken to each other at school — met by chance at South Kensington tube station. Molko, who was performing at a local gig, invited Olsdal to watch, and the two quickly realised they shared a creative vision. After a brief period as “Ashtray Heart,” the pair recruited drummer Robert Schultzberg and officially became Placebo — a name they chose because, unlike the drug‑inspired names of many ’90s bands, a placebo is the one substance that does nothing at all.
From the self-titled debut, you must include the manic energy of and the proto-grunge of "Teenage Angst" —not because it’s a hit, but because it perfectly captures the band's thesis: "Since I was born, I started to decay." placebo greatest hits album
Whether you prefer the concise, high-octane thrill of Once More with Feeling or the deep-dive retrospective journey of A Place for Us to Dream , Placebo’s greatest hits collections cement their status as one of the most resilient, uncompromising bands of their generation. Placebo formed in London in 1994 when vocalist‑guitarist
Widely considered their signature song. Its urgent, driving guitar riff and chorus about the chaotic end of a relationship made it a staple of alternative radio and clubs. From the self-titled debut, you must include the
You prefer major chords, clean living, or clear answers to emotional problems.