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Who formed the original band called Placebo?
Placebo are an English rock band, formed in London in 1994 by vocalist–guitarist Brian Molko and bassist–guitarist Stefan Olsdal.
Where was the band Placebo originally from?
Placebo are an English rock band, formed in London.
Who were the other members of the band Placebo besides Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal?
The band Placebo were soon joined by drummer Robert Schultzberg, who left in 1996 due to conflicts with Brian Molko and was replaced the same year by Steve Hewitt.
Did the band Placebo sign with a record label?
In 1996, the band Placebo signed with Caroline Records.

Question: Did they play any gigs?
Self-contained rewrite: Did the band Placebo play any gigs?