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  Robert Schultzberg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert Schultzberg was the original drummer for rock band Placebo.
Schultzberg joined when the band formed in 1994 when their preferred drummer Steve Hewitt was not available.
Schultzberg was a member of the band during the first UK tours and appears on the artwork for the band's first full single Come Home.
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 Placebo (band) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The band could not decide on a drummer at first with Steve Hewitt and Robert Schultzberg alternating on the spot.
As the other band members were having difficulty getting on with Robert Schultzberg, they persuaded Hewitt to rejoin the band in 1997.
Robert Schultzberg was also a member of the band between 1994 and 1997.
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 .:.:: x[not the pork chops]x ::.:. -- Created by myself, me, and umm... Arr0n (me)
Olsdal called round with Robert with whom Stefan has been at school and in a band with in Sweden (he was coming to London to study music) and Placebo was born."It was perfect, it just gelled " remembers Brian.
Robert was asked to leave the band on the way to a rehearsal for The White Room as the atmosphere within the band was unbearable.
When Robert 'left' Placebo, Steve was the first drummer to be phoned by Brian who had placed Steve at the top of a list of three.
www.freewebs.com /not_the_pork_chops/placebo.htm   (1490 words)

  
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stefan and brian found robert schultzberg (a drummer),who they formed the band with as well.
after the recording of the first album,robert 'supposebly left' the band--and the band signed steve hewitt in place of robert.
stefan,brian,and the drummer robert formed "ashtray heart" and get signed to hut records,later forming "placebo".
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 Placebo (band)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
While Hewitt was the preferred he also had other commitments as drummer London band "Breed" leading to Schultzberg being drummer when the band signed its contract Caroline Records.
As the other band members were difficulty getting on with Robert Schultzberg they Hewitt to rejoin the band in 1997.
The band gained some measure of for the sexualities of its members (Molko bisexual Olsdal is gay and Hewitt is and their excessive lifestyles often chronicled in songs (the title of the track Special K from Black Market Music for instance is a reference to drug ketamine).
www.freeglossary.com /Placebo_(band)   (803 words)

  
 Placebo - Albums,Biography,Lyrics,Photo Gallery, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
With Schultzberg back on board, Placebo signed a recording contract with Caroline Records, which had issued the trio's self-titled debut in 1996.
The album was a surprise hit in the U.K., where such singles as "Nancy Boy" and "Bruise Pristine" became hits, as the group became the toast of the British music weeklies and supported their debut with opening for such outfits as a the reunited Sex Pistols, U2, and Weezer.
Despite their success right off the bat, Schultzberg wasn't seeing eye to eye with the other bandmembers, who by this point were able to convince Hewitt to come back onboard full-time, prompting Schultzberg's exit from the band.
www.danceage.com /media/382-Placebo-biography.php   (502 words)

  
 Placebo (band)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The band couldn't decide on a drummer at first with Steve Hewitt and Robert Schultzberg alternating in thespot.
While Hewitt was the preferred choice, he also had other commitments as drummer for London band "Breed", leading toSchultzberg being the drummer when the band signed its contract with Caroline Records.
The band gained some measure of notoriety for the sexualities of its members(Molko is bisexual, Olsdal is gay, and Hewitt is straight) and their excessive lifestyles, often chronicled in their songs (thetitle of the track Special K from Black Market Music, for instance, is a reference to the drug ketamine).
www.therfcc.org /placebo-band--99401.html   (401 words)

  
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This is where swedish drummer Robert Schultzberg comes into the picture.
Robert had been with Stefan at school in luxembourg and in a band with Stefan in sweden.
This wasn't meant to last it seems, as tensions ran too high between Brian and Robert, Brian thinks it may be beacause he had more attention and was more flamboyant than Robert, but Robert was asked to leave the band just before a gig at 'the white room'.
www.freewebs.com /total_rockyness/placebo.htm   (1082 words)

  
 Placebo (Band) - Wikipedia
Als Schlagzeuger holen sie sich Steve Hewitt (englisch) an Bord, der aber wegen Verpflichtungen gegenüber seiner zweiten Band „Breed“ durch Robert Schultzberg ersetzt wird.
Trotz des Erfolgs trennt sich Robert Schultzberg wegen internen Schwierigkeiten von der Band.
Das angeblich letzte Konzert vor 2006, bei dem Robert Smith (The Cure) und Frank Black (Pixies) einen Gastauftritt hatten, fand am 5.November 2004 statt.
de.wikipedia.org /wiki/Placebo_%2528Band%2529   (622 words)

  
 PLACEBO.page
Stefan introduced brian to robert schultzberg and he became the drummer in the band that became placebo.
He taught himself and his first performance was playing a fleetwood mac song in a a school assembly.at seventeen he began to teach others to play.
Steve has built on placebo's recorded drum tracks."i listened to the first placebo lp, and i thought robert was technically a good drummer, but in terms of feel and groove it felt like he was fighting it.
www.geocities.com /zero_is_smashing/PLACEBO.html   (550 words)

  
 irish eyes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
They flew in an old friend of Stefan, Robert Schultzberg, from Sweden and he became the drummer.
They went on a tour that was filles with sex and drugs.
But Robert didn't really like the life of a rock star.
www.fan-sites.org /molko/band.html   (221 words)

  
 Placebo
All they needed was a drummer, so Stefan introduced Brian to Robert Schultzberg.
Although Robert was their Drummer, It was actually Steve Hewitt (their current drummer) who played on Placebo's original Demos, but he couldn't become a full time drummer due to other commitments.
Robert stayed in the band between 1994 - 1996.
www.rbruce4.freeserve.co.uk /Placebo.htm   (260 words)

  
 Auralgasms Artist - Placebo - Bio
Punk-pop band Placebo released their self-titled album debut for Caroline Records in 1996, after touring with the Sex Pistols and Weezer, and being featured on the covers of both NME and Melody Maker.
The band, which then included vocalist/guitarist Brian Molko, bassist Stefan Olsdal and drummer Robert Schultzberg, reached the UK Top Five with the single "Nancy Boy," also performed at David Bowie's 50th birthday party.
After replacing Schultzberg with new drummer Steve Hewitt, Placebo returned in 1998 with Without You I'm Nothing.
www.auralgasms.com /frameArtistBio.aspx?BandID=placebo   (83 words)

  
 WINAMP.COM | Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Briefly called Ashtray Heart and influenced by the likes of Sonic Youth, the Pixies, the Smashing Pumpkins, and the aforementioned Nirvana, Placebo 's drum slot was filled alternately early on by Robert Schultzberg and Steve Hewitt (the latter being the group's only member of British origin).
The album was a surprise hit in the U.K., where such singles as"Nancy Boy"and"Bruise Pristine"became hits, as the group became the toast of the British music weeklies and supported their debut with opening for such outfits as a the reunited Sex Pistols, U2, and Weezer.
Despite their success right off the bat, Schultzberg wasn't seeing eye to eye with the other bandmembers, who by this point were able to convince Hewitt to come back onboard full-time, prompting Schultzberg 's exit from the band.
www.winamp.com /music/artist.php?id=182477   (369 words)

  
 now my feet don´t touch the ground   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Althoug Steven Hewitt was to play drums on the original Placebo demos, he was unable to become a permanent member of the group due to other commitments at the time.
Shortly after releasing the debut album, Placebo reached the UK Top Five with the single 'Nancy Boy' and also performed at David Bowie's 50th birthday party.
After replacing Robert Schultzberg with Steve Hewitt, Placebo returned in 1998 with a new album 'Without You I'm Nothing'.
www.cenara.com /users/ce00675/bandhistory.htm   (529 words)

  
 Enternal Soul   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Stefan later introduced Brian to drummer & fellow Swede, Robert Schultzberg and Placebo was born.
Due to internal conflicts, Robert left the band and was replaced by Brian's friend, Steven Hewitt, who had played on Placebo's original demos but couldn't join the band because of other projects.
Their second album, Without You I'm Nothing, was released in November 1998 in the United States on Virgin Records.
www.enternalsoul.com /band_history.html   (385 words)

  
 Brian Molko: Reviews, Discography, Audio Clips, and more ||| Music.com
Although the demos eventually landed the trio a record deal with Hut Records (Caroline in the U.S.), Hewitt had to bow out of the band and was replaced by Robert Schultzberg in time for their self-titled debut in 1996.
But after the tour in support of their debut wrapped up, it became clear that Schultzberg didn't fit in, and Hewitt finally agreed to become a full-time member.
With their sights set on cracking the U.S. market, Placebo issued their sophomore effort in 1998 and first for Virgin, Without You I'm Nothing, which featured stronger songwriting and was a much more consistent listen from beginning to end than their debut.
music.com /person/brian_molko/1   (626 words)

  
 Air & Style Records
Robert Schultzberg - Drums - replaced by Steve 1/97
After initial dabbling in what they describe as „art rock", the old school network came back into its own.
Robert, with whom Stefan had been at school and in a band with in Sweden, was coming to London to study music.
www.air-style.com /records/placebo.htm   (1090 words)

  
 Placebo (groupe) - Free-Definition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Robert Schultzberg fut batteur de Placebo sur le premier album alors que Steve Hewitt faisait encore partie d'un autre groupe, mais ce dernier a rapidement regagné le groupe.
Placebo voit réellement le jour en 1994, les premières démos sont alors enregistrées en compagnie du batteur Steve Hewitt (encore membre à l'époque des Boo Radleys) qui laissera sa place le temps du premier album à Robert Schultzberg.
Le succès est au rendez-vous du groupe au lendemain de la sortie de leur premier album éponyme, en 1995, mais les relations difficiles entre Brian Molko et Robert Schultzberg poussent ce dernier à quitter le groupe, très vite remplacé par Steve Hewitt.
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 Placebo Forum
Although Steven Hewitt was to play on the original Placebo demos, he was unable to become a permanent member of the group due to other commitments at the time.
When Steve had to leave the band he recommended Robert to play the drums instead of him.
But according to Brian after recording the debut album the chemicals between them was not good enough to keep him in the band and Steve was asked to re-join Placebo.
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 KeepMedia | Rough Guides Music: PLACEBO
One of the more interesting groups thrown up in the wake of Britpop, Placebo originally comprised American vocalist/guitarist Brian Molko, Swedish bass player Stefan Olsdal and Swiss drummer Robert Schultzberg.
At this time they were joined by Schultzberg, then studying percussion in London, who had previously played in a Swedish band with Olsdal.
The groups first single came at the end of 1995 with Bruise Pristine for Simon Williams acclaimed Fierce Panda indie.
keepmedia.com /pubs/RoughGuidesMusic/1999/10/01/285662?...&oliID=213   (217 words)

  
 Placebo Passion - All about the music of Brian Molko, Steve Hewitt and Stefan Olsdal
They formed a band called Ashtray Heart, then Stefan introduced Brian to Robert Schultzberg and they became Placebo.
Steve played in a number of bands before Placebo and had played on the Placebo demos but other commitments prevented him from joining the band.
When Robert 'left' Steve was the first person Brian phoned.
www.angelfire.com /band2/placebopassion/biography.html   (121 words)

  
 Me, myself and Brian Molko!!! :: Strange infatuation seems to grace the evening tide.
It was only when they met at the subway in south Kensigton that they got to know each other as they both had their guitars on their backs.They origionally formed a band called Ashtray Heart with a drummer called Robert Schultzberg.
The band, with Robert changed their name to Placebo.
But after many disputes with the then drummer Robert, Brian felt that it was too hard for them to work together so Robert left the band.
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 Lets all worship Molko - Brian Molko- Yes, we like him!!!
He drummed on Placebo's demos but had to leave because of Breed.
Steve's replacement was a friend of Stefan's, Robert Schultzberg.
He played on their first album but he didnt get on with Brian.
www.freewebs.com /molkette/brianmolko.htm   (248 words)

  
 Placebo, bio photos et wallpaper avec l'annuaire Stars et Célébrités.
Le groupe tourne dans des bars ou des mini festival où il est apprécier du public et commence à se faire une renommé.
Deux ans plus tard le groupe, qui a entre temps remplacé le batteur Robert Schultzberg par Steve Hewitt, sort son second album qui vient confirmer le talent du groupe.
Le groupe connait une reconnaissance mondiale et David Bowie les invite pour féter son cinquantième anniversaire lors d'un concert géant aux Etats-Unis.
www.stars-celebrites.com /bio/P/placebo.htm   (210 words)

  
 Without Muse I'm Nothing : Placebo le groupe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Quand le groupe devient Placebo il est alors constitué de Stefan Olsdal, Brian Molko et de Robert Schultzberg qui fera office de batteur jusqu'en 1996 date à laquelle Steve Hewitt intégrera le groupe.
Après avoir décider d'enregister les premières démos du groupe Steve décide alors de quitter le groupe pour en rejoindre un autre du nom de Breed.
Il est alors remplacé au sein du groupe par Robert Schultzberg et c'est dans cette formation que Placebo enregistrera son premier album en 1996.
www.without-muse-im-nothing.com /placebo.html   (1292 words)

  
 Placebo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The bassist, called Stefan Olsdal, was born on the 31st of March, 1974.
At South Kensigton (England), they met and decided to make a band with Robert Schultzberg.
Hewitt became the main drums player and Schultzberg left the band.
www.angelfire.com /grrl/knaky/music/placebo.html   (135 words)

  
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 Blondie   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Con Schultzberg de vuelta, Placebo firmó contrato con Caroline Records, que editó el debut homónimo de Placebo en 1996.
A pesar de su éxito inmediato, Schultzberg no estaba en buenos términos con los otros miembros de la banda, que para este minuto habían podido convencer a Hewitt de que volviera, esta gestión aceleró la salida de Schultzberg.
Una de las primeras actuaciones de Hewitt con Placebo fue grandiosa, uno de sus principales fans, David Bowie, los invitó personalmente a tocar en su fiesta de cumpleaños nº 50 en el Madison Square Garden en 1997.
www.blondie.cl /c01_placebo.htm   (423 words)

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