Origin: London, England

Decades: 1990's and 2000's

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 Britain) 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 Pixi... Read More

Bauhaus, David Bowie, Kiss, Lou Reed, Nirvana, Sex Pistols, Sonic Youth, The Cure, The Smashing Pumpkins, T. Rex, Joy Division, Jane's Addiction, The Velvet Underground, Pixies, Cheap Trick, New York Dolls and The Stooges