Marilyn Manson American musician Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marilyn-Manson Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marilyn-Manson Also known as: Brian Hugh Warner Written by Kara Rogers Kara Rogers is the senior editor of biomedical sciences at Encyclopædia Britannica, where she oversees a range of content from medicine and genetics to microorganisms. She joined Britannica in 2006 and... Kara Rogers Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Sep 10, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Quick Facts Original name: Brian Hugh Warner (Show more) Born: January 5, 1969, Canton, Ohio, U.S. (Show more) Marilyn Manson (born January 5, 1969, Canton, Ohio, U.S.) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, and artist best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Marilyn Manson, which he cofounded with guitarist Scott Putesky in 1989. The band became popular for its blend of industrial rock, glam rock, and alternative metal and for its controversial image and lyrics, which often challenge societal norms and provoke strong reactions. Brian Hugh Warner was born to Barbara Wyer Warner and Hugh Angus Warner. He spent his early youth in Canton, Ohio, where he had a dark and difficult childhood, in which ...(100 of 814 words)

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