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 +'''Brian Hugh Warner''' (born [[January 5]], [[1969]]), better known by his [[stage name]] '''Marilyn Manson''', is an American musician and artist known for his [[outrageous]] stage persona and image as the lead singer of the [[eponymous|eponymous band]]. His stage name was formed from the names [[Marilyn Monroe|''Marilyn'' Monroe]] and [[Charles Manson|Charles ''Manson'']], showing what he considered the ultimate and most disturbing dualism of [[American culture]].
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 +His persona seems to borrow its core from imagery as found in ''[[Voluptuous Panic]]'' (2000).
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 +==Band==
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 +'''Marilyn Manson''' is an American [[rock music|rock]] band founded in the city of [[Fort Lauderdale, Florida]]. Advocates of nonconformity, and often utilizing controversial imagery and lyrical content, the band is commonly described as [[shock rock]]. It is difficult to categorize the band, however, as each album thus far has had a distinct and individual sound, and the band and frontman endeavor to devise and use a unique image and aesthetic for each album's era. The band was formed in 1989 as "Marilyn Manson & the Spooky Kids". The band's uniquely theatrical performances gathered a local cult following that subsequently developed into a worldwide fanbase. The band's lineup almost always changes between album releases. The current members of the band are the eponymous lead singer Marilyn Manson, bassist Twiggy Ramirez, drummer Ginger Fish, keyboardist Chris Vrenna and guitarist Wes Borland.
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 +Marilyn Manson's reputation has likewise grown, with the band now considered one of modern music's most widely-known and most controversial; this has been due, in large part, to [[eponymous]] lead singer [[Marilyn Manson]] — born Brian Warner — and his frequent clashes with religious and political figures. The name of each band member was originally created by combining the first name of an [[Secular icon|iconic]] female [[sex symbol]] and the last name of an iconic [[mass murder]]er or [[serial killer]], doing so to demonstrate the odd [[dichotomy]] of society (American society, in particular). In recent years, new members of the band have strayed away from this formula and used their own names. The members of the band dress in outlandish makeup and costumes, and have engaged in intentionally [[shock value|shocking]] behavior both onstage and off. Their lyrics often receive criticism for their anti-religious sentiment and their references to sex, violence and drugs. Marilyn Manson's music and performances have frequently been called offensive and [[obscenity|obscene]], and, more than a few times, protests and petitions have led to the group being banned from performing.
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 +As this controversy began to wane, so did the band's mainstream popularity. Despite this, its many devoted fans have made Marilyn Manson a consistently high-profile group: three of the band's albums have been awarded platinum certification and three more have been awarded gold, and the band has seen four of its releases debut in the top ten, including two number-one albums. In June 2003, Jon Wiederhorn of [[MTV|MTV.com]] referred to Marilyn Manson as "the only true artist today".
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Brian Hugh Warner (born January 5, 1969), better known by his stage name Marilyn Manson, is an American musician and artist known for his outrageous stage persona and image as the lead singer of the eponymous band. His stage name was formed from the names Marilyn Monroe and Charles Manson, showing what he considered the ultimate and most disturbing dualism of American culture.

His persona seems to borrow its core from imagery as found in Voluptuous Panic (2000).

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Marilyn Manson is an American rock band founded in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Advocates of nonconformity, and often utilizing controversial imagery and lyrical content, the band is commonly described as shock rock. It is difficult to categorize the band, however, as each album thus far has had a distinct and individual sound, and the band and frontman endeavor to devise and use a unique image and aesthetic for each album's era. The band was formed in 1989 as "Marilyn Manson & the Spooky Kids". The band's uniquely theatrical performances gathered a local cult following that subsequently developed into a worldwide fanbase. The band's lineup almost always changes between album releases. The current members of the band are the eponymous lead singer Marilyn Manson, bassist Twiggy Ramirez, drummer Ginger Fish, keyboardist Chris Vrenna and guitarist Wes Borland.

Marilyn Manson's reputation has likewise grown, with the band now considered one of modern music's most widely-known and most controversial; this has been due, in large part, to eponymous lead singer Marilyn Manson — born Brian Warner — and his frequent clashes with religious and political figures. The name of each band member was originally created by combining the first name of an iconic female sex symbol and the last name of an iconic mass murderer or serial killer, doing so to demonstrate the odd dichotomy of society (American society, in particular). In recent years, new members of the band have strayed away from this formula and used their own names. The members of the band dress in outlandish makeup and costumes, and have engaged in intentionally shocking behavior both onstage and off. Their lyrics often receive criticism for their anti-religious sentiment and their references to sex, violence and drugs. Marilyn Manson's music and performances have frequently been called offensive and obscene, and, more than a few times, protests and petitions have led to the group being banned from performing.

As this controversy began to wane, so did the band's mainstream popularity. Despite this, its many devoted fans have made Marilyn Manson a consistently high-profile group: three of the band's albums have been awarded platinum certification and three more have been awarded gold, and the band has seen four of its releases debut in the top ten, including two number-one albums. In June 2003, Jon Wiederhorn of MTV.com referred to Marilyn Manson as "the only true artist today".



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