The Lead Singer of Placebo | Brian Molko

Brian Molko is the lead singer of the band Placebo which is an indie band that was formed in London, England. This page has Brian Molko's biography, memorable quotes, fun facts about Brian, Placebo music videos to watch, pics, paraphrenilia, free music to listen to, etc.

Brian is also the songwriter and guitarist of the Placebo. He uses honest lyrics about life issues, and the music his band creates tends to have a pleasant dark feel to it. He is as genuine in person as he is in his music.

Fun Facts:

*In 2005, Kerrang! magazine named him the 4th sexiest rock star.

*In October 2005, his first child, Cody, was born.

Music:

*He says Placebo probably would not have existed if it weren't for the band the Sonic Youth.

*Some of Placebo's best-known songs are "Nancy Boy", "Pure Morning", "Every You Every Me", and "Infra-Red".

Early Life:

*On his childhood, he said, "I was a very frustrated, lonely and anti-social young man. I felt very alienated and very bored as well."

*His father was an American of French-Italian heritage and his mother was Scottish. His father was a banker and wanted him to become a banker as well.

*He left the European School of Luxembourg because he was bullied. He later went to the American International School of Luxembourg (AISL) then studied drama at Goldsmiths College in London.

*He was born on December 10, 1972, in Brussels, Belgium.

*During his childhood, his family moved frequently. He is fluent in French because he spent part of his childhood living in Luxembourg.