Placebo

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Brian Molko explained that his cross-dressing and androgynous image were a deliberate political act to challenge homophobia, saying he wanted homophobic audience members to question their assumptions about sexuality. Source
The song "Nancy Boy" was written to reclaim homophobic slurs and explicitly describes it as a response to homophobic abuse Brian Molko experienced. Source
Molko speaks openly about his own depression. Placebo also fundraised for CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) to reduce stigma around mental health. Source
2025 Brian Molko was charged in Italy after calling Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a "fascist" and "racist" during a concert. Source

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