Brian Molko

Brian Molko is the extravagant lead singer of the band Placebo, which became famous in the late 1990s. The vocalist's androgyny attracted the attention of fans of extraordinary manifestations and protest, and those who follow the latest British music were fascinated by the melody and lyrics. The 2000s were a real moment of glory for Brian Molko. The duet with Timo Maas brought the singer success with the Russian audience. Their joint creation "First day" is still popular today.

Brian Molko was born on December 10, 1972 in Brussels. The boy's father is an American banker of Italian-French origin. The family had the opportunity to travel and live in different countries of Europe and the world. For some time, Brian watched the course of life in Lebanon, Liberia, Scotland and other states, until the family settled in Brussels.

The father dreamed that Brian and his brother would be able to follow in their parent's footsteps and also become financiers. The eldest son, Stewart, embodied his father's idea and became the owner of his own company. Brian's soul lay more towards creativity. Perhaps this was influenced by her mother, who, due to Catholic beliefs in her youth, was forced to give up her dream of becoming a dancer.

When Brian was 5 years old, his parents divorced, and the boy moved with his mother to Luxembourg. A couple of years later, he was sent to study at a private school. In a closed educational institution, it was not easy for the young man. Classmates did not accept him, considering him a person not of their circle, because his usual boyish interests did not fascinate him. He loved theater, was withdrawn, did not want to participate in sports games. At the age of 11, Molko made his stage debut in a school play based on a play by William Shakespeare. The young man was interested in experiments: he deftly handled makeup and even tried on a woman's dress.

The mother tried to instruct her son on the right path, leading him to church, enrolling him in religious meetings. She wanted to raise a priest, but Brian's rebellious spirit rebelled against these plans, which greatly influenced the relationship with his mother later. The guy saw himself as an actor. He moved to London, where he attended drama courses at Goldsmiths College.

By isolating himself from his family, Molko got the opportunity to openly express himself. This is how the androgynous image known to fans arose. The experiments of his youth were reflected in the artist's subsequent work. Bright eyeliner, painted nails, lipstick on the lips became attributes of his visual appearance on stage.

In the musical field, the main interest for Brian was the direction of rock and alternatives. Heavy guitar melodies were inspiring sounds to him. A chance meeting in 1994 with Stefan Olsdahl, a former classmate from a Luxembourg school, became a landmark for the artist's creative biography.

The musical tastes of the young people coincided. Having invited drummer Steve Hewitt to cooperate, the ambitious guys created a musical group called Placebo. According to rumors, other versions of the names were initially considered, among which was Ashtray Heart.

The very first demo helped make an important step in his career: Hut Records offered to sign a contract. Hewitt decided to leave the team, so Robert Schulzberg took his place, and with the new line-up the group recorded their debut album. The first disc, bearing the same name with the group's name, took 5th place in the British top-charts, which was a great achievement for the newly formed band.

After a while, it became obvious that the new member of the team did not fit into him, and the musicians persuaded Hewitt to return to the team. In 1988 the 2nd album "Without You I'm Nothing" was recorded. Placebo's main goal during this period was to conquer the US music market. Fans of alternative rock music did not disregard the band's disc. The degree of its demand was much higher in comparison with the debut disc.

Brian met the famous David Bowie. Their duet with Molko gave the group worldwide fame. As an invited guest, Placebo performed at Bowie's 1997 Anniversary Celebration at Madison Square Garden. Several subsequent joint performances with the legend inscribed the name of the band in the history of music. The group was also immortalized in the film Velvet Goldmine.

In 1998, the team began collaborating with the music label Virgin Records. 1999 musicians dedicated to the creation of the 3rd album. The disc "Black Market Music" was released in the UK in 2000, and in 2001 appeared on the American market. Brian Molko managed to create a striking image for the group and renew his interest in 1970s glam rock thanks to the unconventional look and individual creative style of the group. The song "Every You Every Me" became the soundtrack for the movie "Cruel Intentions".

Brian Molko is an outstanding creative person, therefore his personal life is in the area of ​​constant public attention. The young man met his first love at the age of 16. After a while, knowing himself, he tried to determine his orientation, and now in an interview he openly declares that he is bisexual. The vocalist has a son, Cody. The boy was born in 2005, Helena Berg became his mother.

The musician is an inspiring nature. The appearance of a child pushed him to create new compositions. Molko's lullabies were dedicated to him. The birth of the first child changed the artist, who now felt a close connection with the boy, and the songs created became real hits. Brian knows how to see the hidden meaning and find motivation for new compositions in every little detail, even in quotes from his contemporaries, and this affects his ability to easily create a new hit.

The creative life of musicians often presupposes permissiveness and expansion of the usual framework. Experimental Brian had an addiction to illegal drugs, which the media frankly stated. At a certain period, there were no bans for the musician, even for hard drugs. The title of the album "Meds" became provocative and sounded like a glorification of light drugs, visible even in the band's videos.

In 2003, Brian stated that psychotropic drug use was associated with psychological problems. Doctors diagnosed the musician with depression. In 2016, the artist told fans and journalists that he was able to overcome his addiction.

Brian's height is 168 cm, and his weight fluctuates depending on the intensity of the loads.

Placebo is actively performing in Europe and the USA. As part of a tour in 2016, the team visited Russia, then gave concerts in England and Ireland. Molko's songs, recorded as lullabies, turned out to be the most requested compositions at these events.

In 2017, the group came to Mexico with concerts, and then again traveled to the cities of Europe on a tour. Brian Molko and Placebo performed at the Greek Rockwave Festival. It was followed by 7 concerts in Australia. Brian gave 2 shows at Rockwave, then together with his colleagues performed at the Meltdown festival. 2018 was a busy year for musicians. Over the summer they visited Russia, Ukraine, Switzerland and Italy with performances.

Over time, Brian Molko changed his style, and his image became less defiant. Fans who have created fan pages on Instagram and other social networks remember his hobbies, but they meet with interest any changes in the idol's image and publish his new photos.

1996 - "Placebo" 1998 - "Without You I'm Nothing" 2000 - "Black Market Music" 2003 - "Sleeping with Ghosts" 2006 - "Meds" 2009 - "Battle for the Sun" 2013 - "Loud Like Love"

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Brian Molko Net Worth 2021

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