Marilyn Manson

Marilyn Manson, born Brian Hugh Warner on January 5, 1969 in Canton, Ohio, is an American musician, rock singer and visual artist. He is known worldwide as the leader of the metal band that bears his name. His stage name is made up of the names of actress Marilyn Monroe and serial killer Charles Manson. Brian Hugh Warner was born on January 5, 1969 in Canton, Ohio. His mother, Barbara, was a nurse. She came from a family of farmers, the Wyers. His father, Hugh, was a salesman in a furniture store. He had been a helicopter pilot in the American army during the Vietnam War. He came from a middle-class family, the Warners, of German origin, established in the United States for several generations. Marilyn Manson is a controversial artist, who uses provocation and blasphemy during his concerts.