Placebo

Not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Eligible since: 2021

First Recording: 1995

Previously Considered? No  what's this?

Placebo
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Will Placebo be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
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I don't think Oasis, Suede, or Pulp should make the HOF. All of them have been very pop-based and also quite fond of borrowing others' music. One thing with Placebo, their music is theirs, like it or not, it is original, they have also lasted the distance and still fill venues because the fan base knows they can hear new music, they don't go for a nostalgia trip.

Posted by Sir Les Patterson on Monday, 02/8/2021 @ 15:56pm

Just found out about this band. Had never heard of them back in their heyday. Certainly not 'Britpop'. Definitely Indie Rock. Lead singer has a distinctive high tenor voice. Lyrics are unusual and profound, at times.

Have placed 9 of their songs on my iPod. They are still together & I sure hope to see them play sometime.

Highly recommend them.

Posted by Paul in KY on Tuesday, 03/30/2021 @ 10:03am

Paul in KY,
Yeah, I really like Placebo. They had a couple of decent hits that got some airplay in the very late 90's, but what makes them great is, like you say, excellent lyrical content and vocals. And their musical originality, plus outstanding talent in the band. Even though they covered the Kate Bush tune, "Running Up That Hill", it is very different, and the video deals with depression..

Posted by Will N on Tuesday, 03/30/2021 @ 18:48pm

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