Brian Hugh Warner, known professionally as Marilyn Manson, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, visual artist, and former music journalist. He is known for his controversial stage personality and image as the lead singer of the band of the same name, which he co-founded with guitarist Daisy Berkowitz in 1989 and of which he remains the only constant member. Like the other founding members of the band, his stage name was formed by combining and juxtaposing the names of two opposing American cultural icons a sex symbol and a serial killer, in Manson's case, actress Marilyn Monroe and criminal Charles Manson. Manson is best known for music released in the 1990s, most notably the albums Portrait of an American Family, Antichrist Superstar and Mechanical Animals which earned him a reputation in mainstream media as a controversial figure and negative influence on young people when combined with his public image.
Born: | Brian Hugh Warner, January 5, 1969, Canton, Ohio, U.S. |
Occupation: | Singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, visual artist, music video director, music journalist |
Years active: | 1989–present |
Spouse(s): | Dita Von Teese (2004-2007) |
Website: | Marilyn Manson's Official site |
Twitter: | Marilyn Manson's Twitter profile |
Instagram: | Marilyn Manson's Instagram profile |
Facebook: | Marilyn Manson's Facebook profile |
Youtube: | Marilyn Manson's Youtube channel |
IMDb: | Marilyn Manson's IMDb |
SoundCloud: | Marilyn Manson's SoundCloud |
iTunes: | Marilyn Manson's iTunes |
About Marilyn Manson
Born Brian Hugh Warner, Manson is a shock rocker who made it big with his cover of "Sweet Dreams are Made of These." He has released other successful singles like "The Dope Show" and "The Beautiful People."
Before Fame
He worked for the music magazine 25th Parallel when trying to break into journalism. One of the first incarnations of his group was called Marilyn Manson & the Spooky Kids.
Achievement
He was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for "mOBSCENE" and became known for theatrical concerts and his disturbing, horror-inspired fashion, such as wearing a decorated contact lens in one eye, black leather pants, and heavy stage makeup.
Family Life
He married Dita Von Teese on December 3, 2005 and they divorced on December 29, 2007. He was later engaged to actress Evan Rachel Wood. After their breakup, he began dating Lindsay Usich in 2010.
Associations
He created his stagename by combining the names of two American cultural icons of the 1960s: cult leader Charles Manson and actress Marilyn Monroe.
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