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Placebo trivia Trivia Quiz

Placebo have been described variously as "glam", "punk" and "whiny". How much do you know about the band, their exploits, and their music?

A multiple-choice quiz by Slackerb. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Slackerb

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
180,512

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
1071

Last 3 plays: Guest 194 (13/15), Guest 81 (11/15), Guest 5 (14/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal formed the band that became Placebo. What was it called originally? Hint

Valium

Bruise

CarmenElectra

Ashtray Heart

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Question 2 of 15

2. Where did Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal go to school together? Hint

Sweden

Belgium

Luxembourg

Andorra

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Question 3 of 15

3. Who was the drummer in the original Placebo line-up? Hint

Per Gessle

Steve Hewitt

Robert Schultzberg

Stefan Olsdal

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Question 4 of 15

4. "This Picture" was inspired by an old legend about someone. Who was that someone? Hint

Elvis Presley

James Dean

Kurt Cobain

Frank Sinatra

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Question 5 of 15

5. The band were in a movie called "Velvet Goldmine". What was the name of Brian's character? Hint

Marc

He didn't have a name

Malcolm

Brian

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Question 6 of 15

6. On the topic of "Velvet Goldmine", what was the name of the band that Brian and Steve's characters were in? Hint

Polly Small's Band

Venus in Furs

Flaming Creatures

The Wild Ratz

7. Brian Molko is bilingual in French and English, and Placebo have released two songs as French-language version singles. One of these is "Burger Queen". What is the other song (the English name)? Hint

The Bitter End

English Summer Rain

This Picture

Protect Me From What I want

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Question 8 of 15

8. "Commercial for Levi" is named for what or who? Hint

Levi Strauss (tm) jeans

Steve's best friend

A Placebo band crew member who saved Brian's life

A teacher at Brian and Stefan's old school

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Question 9 of 15

9. Stefan Olsdal is from what country? Hint

Norway

Iceland

Denmark

Sweden

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which of these is NOT one of Brain Molko's guitars? Hint

Goddess

Princess

Louise

Bertie

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Question 11 of 15

11. What is the name of Placebo's personal record label? Hint

The Raft

Maverick

Elevator Music

Six Shooter Records

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Question 12 of 15

12. What was Placebo's first single on their own label? Hint

Come Home

Commercial for Levi

Nancy Boy

36 Degrees

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Question 13 of 15

13. Placebo have performed live with at least one of the artists they have covered, true or false?

True

False

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which of the following artists have Placebo NOT covered? Hint

Fleetwood Mac

Kate Bush

Sid Barrett

Boney M

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Question 15 of 15

15. And, to finish up, how many fans does the "Soulmates Never Die" DVD say Placebo has performed live for worldwide? Hint

14 million

140,000

4 million

1.4 millon

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal formed the band that became Placebo. What was it called originally?

Answer: Ashtray Heart

According to legend, the band is now called Placebo "because there were a proliferation of bands named after narcotics. We wanted to use the name of a drug that actually didn't work".

2. Where did Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal go to school together?

Answer: Luxembourg

Brian and Stefan had nothing to do with each other at school, only becoming friends and forming a band years later in London.

3. Who was the drummer in the original Placebo line-up?

Answer: Robert Schultzberg

Steve couldn't join the band initally because he had other committments, When Robert left the band, Steve was the number one choice.

4. "This Picture" was inspired by an old legend about someone. Who was that someone?

Answer: James Dean

Brian talked about this legend in an interview the band gave on BBC Radio 1, on March 17 2003. "Ashtray Girl", the refrain from the song, is in fact nothing to do with the band's previous name ("Ashtray Heart").

5. The band were in a movie called "Velvet Goldmine". What was the name of Brian's character?

Answer: Malcolm

Brian studied acting in London before he launched his music career.

6. On the topic of "Velvet Goldmine", what was the name of the band that Brian and Steve's characters were in?

Answer: Flaming Creatures

Stefan was in "Polly Small's Band". The "Flaming Creatures" performed "20th Century Boy" (originally by T. Rex) in the movie; this song was actually covered by Placebo for the soundtrack. The cover appeared as a b-side on Placebo's single "You Don't Care About Us".

Answer: Protect Me From What I want

The French name for the song is "Protege Moi". As well as the single, this song can be heard on the "Soulmates Never Die" DVD.

8. "Commercial for Levi" is named for what or who?

Answer: A Placebo band crew member who saved Brian's life

"Commercial for Levi" is on the album "Black Market Music".

9. Stefan Olsdal is from what country?

Answer: Sweden

Brian is born to an American father and a British mother, and Steve is British.

10. Which of these is NOT one of Brain Molko's guitars?

Answer: Princess

Brian has several guitars, including Goddess, Louise, and Bertie (mentioned in the question), as well as Bitch and Tattoo, among others.

11. What is the name of Placebo's personal record label?

Answer: Elevator Music

All four of Placebo's albums have been released on Elevator.

12. What was Placebo's first single on their own label?

Answer: 36 Degrees

According to the Placebo website (www.placeboworld.co.uk), "36 Degrees" was released on the 7th of March, 1996.

13. Placebo have performed live with at least one of the artists they have covered, true or false?

Answer: True

Frank Black from the Pixies appears onstage with Placebo in the "Soulmates Never Die" DVD. Together they perform "Where is My Mind", originally by The Pixies.

14. Which of the following artists have Placebo NOT covered?

Answer: Fleetwood Mac

Placebo covered Kate Bush's song "Running Up That Hill" on their bonus CD for Sleeping with Ghosts. A cover of "Daddy Cool" by Boney M appears on that CD, as well as as a b-side for "The Bitter End". "Dark Globe" by Sid Barret is a b-side on the "36 Degrees" single.

15. And, to finish up, how many fans does the "Soulmates Never Die" DVD say Placebo has performed live for worldwide?

Answer: 1.4 millon

This DVD shows a concert in Paris, has tracks from all four Placebo albums and includes an appearance by Frank Black from The Pixies (as per question 13).

Source: Author Slackerb

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