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Placebo
As the Britpop movement erupted in the UK, Placebo stood staunchly in the
shadows, fluttering their mascara-covered eyelashes and drawing upon influences
like Nirvana, glam rock, and alternative to become a major commercial force. The
band formed in London, England, in 1994, and released their first single,
"Bruise Pristine," in 1995. The song appeared on Placebo's platinum-selling,
self-titled debut in 1996. The record peaked at Number 5 in the UK, while its
biggest single, "Nancy Boy," climbed to Number 4. David Bowie booked Placebo to
play his 50th birthday gig at New York Cit...
