Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson
Brian Hugh Warner, better known by his stage name Marilyn Manson, is an American musician, songwriter, actor, painter, singer, rapper, author, composer and former music journalist. He is known for his controversial stage personality and image as the lead singer of the band Marilyn Manson, which he co-founded with Daisy Berkowitz and of which he remains the only constant member. His stage name was formed by juxtaposing the names of two opposing American pop cultural icons; actress Marilyn Monroe and...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionRock Singer
Date of Birth5 January 1969
CityCanton, OH
CountryUnited States of America
If anybody wants to be a rock star they've gotta try hard enough. They're not gonna get it handed to them
Rock n roll is about drugs.
They'll see it. And it doesn't matter if they don't. It's only Rock 'n' Roll. But I do intend to move more into the Mainstream. Marilyn Manson is just the First phase.
There's just no great rock albums anymore. There's a lot of rock music out there, but it's very bland and disposable.
If you act like a rock star, you will be treated like one
What I'm doing is keeping the spirit of Rock'N Roll alive. Rock 'n roll is supposed to be fast and loud and its supposed to piss off the older generation.
Those who move beyond the album's title and the most blatent aspect of what I do will then understand what I am trying to say.
We are a positive band and people aren't used to seeing the extreme negativity that we represent. I hope this record will have a positive effect on people. It's my personal study of looking at life. I came close to death and found my way back again. Our fans will understand.
What would Marilyn Manson be if no one hated Marilyn Manson?
When people say 'I want to be like you', I tell them if you want to be like me then be yourself.
I'm not a masochist. I'm simply into trying to enjoy what I do, because otherwise there's no point.
I never said to be like me, I say to be like you and make a difference.
I was an extra on 21 Jump Street when I was 19 years old.
On my albums, it's as though the parental advisory is built in.