Robert Schultzberg
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Robert Schultzberg was the original drummer
for alternative rock
band Placebo
. Schultzberg had known Stefan Olsdal from a band in school in Sweden they were both in in 1993 and joined Placebo when the band formed in September 1994, helping them to record their first studio demo in April 1995, which garnered lots of industry attention culminating in a deal with Virgin Records.
He initially left the band in September 1995, but rejoined to record the first seven inch single "Bruise Pristine". After an argument in August 1996, before doing their first TV show, Molko decided that it would be best for the band if Schultzberg left. Schultzberg suggested playing together until they finished the promotion of their first album, Placebo. Eventually, he did indeed leave the band, as they had planned earlier. In September 1996, the band was on a United States tour. Before going on stage for their first show in New York, Olsdal informed Schultzberg that he was not going on the tour in Germany that was following the U.S. one. At the manager’s request, he did two more shows with the band in Paris after the U.S. tour, the last of which was a performance on “Nulle Part Aillleurs.”
During Schultzberg's time in the band, several early works were recorded including their first 7" single "Bruise Pristine
", the "Come Home
" EP, the single version of "Nancy Boy
" with b-sides "Slackerbitch", "Miss Moneypenny", "Bigmouth Strikes Again" and their eponymous debut album
; on the track "I Know", he played didgeridoo
as well as drums. He left the band in October 1996 after a strained relationship with Brian Molko
.
Since 1996, Schultzberg has been working as a session drummer. In 2001 he was a founding member of the band Lomax with Paul Epworth who released the album "A Symbol of Modern Living" in 2003.
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
for alternative rock
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
band Placebo
Placebo (band)
Placebo are a British rock band from London, England, formed in 1994 by singer and guitarist Brian Molko and bass guitarist Stefan Olsdal. The band was joined by drummer Robert Schultzberg, who was later replaced by Steve Hewitt after conflicts with Molko. Hewitt left the band in October 2007 and...
. Schultzberg had known Stefan Olsdal from a band in school in Sweden they were both in in 1993 and joined Placebo when the band formed in September 1994, helping them to record their first studio demo in April 1995, which garnered lots of industry attention culminating in a deal with Virgin Records.
He initially left the band in September 1995, but rejoined to record the first seven inch single "Bruise Pristine". After an argument in August 1996, before doing their first TV show, Molko decided that it would be best for the band if Schultzberg left. Schultzberg suggested playing together until they finished the promotion of their first album, Placebo. Eventually, he did indeed leave the band, as they had planned earlier. In September 1996, the band was on a United States tour. Before going on stage for their first show in New York, Olsdal informed Schultzberg that he was not going on the tour in Germany that was following the U.S. one. At the manager’s request, he did two more shows with the band in Paris after the U.S. tour, the last of which was a performance on “Nulle Part Aillleurs.”
During Schultzberg's time in the band, several early works were recorded including their first 7" single "Bruise Pristine
Bruise Pristine
"Bruise Pristine" was the first single by alternative rock band Placebo, taken from their self-titled debut album.It was used as a part of the soundtrack to the 1997 PlayStation game Gran Turismo.-Song information:...
", the "Come Home
Come Home (Placebo song)
"Come Home" was the second single by alternative rock band Placebo. This is a different version of the lead track from the eponymous debut album. It reached #103 in the UK Singles Chart, and it was available on CD and 7" record. "Oxygen Thief" appears on no other releases.-Single information:It...
" EP, the single version of "Nancy Boy
Nancy Boy
"Nancy Boy" is a song by British alternative rock band Placebo, released as the third single from their self-titled debut album. It was released on January 20, 1997 and became their breakthrough single, reaching #4 in the UK charts and making them known to mainstream audiences. As with their first...
" with b-sides "Slackerbitch", "Miss Moneypenny", "Bigmouth Strikes Again" and their eponymous debut album
Placebo (album)
Placebo is the self-titled debut studio album by British alternative rock band Placebo, released on the Hut Records label on 16 July 1996.-Reception:In 1998, Q magazine readers voted it the 87th greatest album of all time...
; on the track "I Know", he played didgeridoo
Didgeridoo
The didgeridoo is a wind instrument developed by Indigenous Australians of northern Australia around 1,500 years ago and still in widespread usage today both in Australia and around the world. It is sometimes described as a natural wooden trumpet or "drone pipe"...
as well as drums. He left the band in October 1996 after a strained relationship with Brian Molko
Brian Molko
Brian Molko is a songwriter, lead vocalist, and guitarist of the band Placebo. He is known in particular for his high-pitched vocals, androgynous appearance, and unique, Sonic Youth-influenced guitar style and tuning.-Early life:Born to an American father of French-Italian heritage and a Scottish...
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Since 1996, Schultzberg has been working as a session drummer. In 2001 he was a founding member of the band Lomax with Paul Epworth who released the album "A Symbol of Modern Living" in 2003.