News about Brian Molko

'I didn't want to become alcohol-dependent to board a flight': Violinist reveals how a world tour with a rock group forced her to face an acute fear of flying

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 29, 2023
A tour with Placebo became a terrifying prospect, according to musician Fiona Brice. The problem? She had a fear of flying so acute it made her 'catatonic with fear.' She reveals how she became afraid of flying and then horrified...

During a Turin concert, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sued Placebo lead singer Brian Molko after branding the far-right leader a "piece of s**t, fanaticism, and racist."

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 3, 2023
On July 11, the frontman (inset), 50, was playing with the British band at the Sonic Park festival in Stupinigi, Italy, when he made the remarks about the far-right leader (right) in front of about 5,000 people. Molko yelling in Italian was seen on YouTube (left): "Giorgia Meloni, piece of s***t, nationalism, racial,' According to Italian news, Meloni has said she intends to take court action against the singer for his outburst. Since local authorities' investigation of Molko, Italian prosecutors are now being prosecuted for "contempt of the institutions."

Brian Molko of Placebo says Sinead O'Connor "made the world a safer place for the homeless and voiceless" before lighting fire to his address as he honors the singer on stage in Spain

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 28, 2023
During a performance on Thursday, Brian Molko paid tribute to Sinead O'Connor after his death at the age of 56 as he wrote a note for her. Sinead, the Placebo frontman, 50, was on the stage at the Low Festival in Benidorm, Spain, and he said the 'huge inspiration' to him. 'You made this world a safer place for the homeless and voiceless,' Brian said to the crowd in Spanish.

Brian Molko looks like wows with a semblance of Placebo

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 31, 2023
Brian Molko, Placebo's lead singer, underwent a dramatic transformation in 2021, including new teeth, long black hair, and a moustache. In a new video posted on Instagram on Tuesday, fans of the band went wild when a lookalike looked exactly like the singer, 50. @thecultof_brianmolko posted a video of himself sporting a wig and an all-black outfit, as well as Brian's favorite skinny jeans.

Placebo announce the postponement of their remaining UK and Ireland tour dates

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 6, 2022
Placebo have announced the postponement of their remaining UK and Ireland gigs, as lead vocalist Brian Molko has been told he isn't fit enough to continue the tour by doctors. The 49-year-old Scottish-American singer had already stated, 'I'm no spring chicken and I'm very sick,' as he admitted that if he kept performing, he'll have to lose his voice forever. Due to both Brian's deteriorating health and a separate Covid outbreak, the British rock band had already postponed a number of dates over the course of this year.

Brian Molko, 49, has confirmed that he will permanently lose his voice

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 2, 2022
After being compelled to postpone yet another performance on their European tour at Newcastle's O2 City Hall, Rock band Placebo has apologized to fans. Brian Molko, 49, admitted on Thursday that he is 'no spring chicken' and is 'quite ill,' and that he 'runs the chance of damaging' his voice,' adding that if he continues to ignore doctors' advice. He and guitarist and bassist Stefan Olsdal, 48, have apologised for being "repeat offenders" four months after canceled a date in Greece due to an illness and several others due to the COVID epidemic.