Marilyn Manson

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anipulate the American mind more easily than their own values at heart. “God is in the TV” (Rock is Dead) Manson screams. Now, how did this man become what he is today? Where did he form his views about life and society, which would ultimately lead to his notorious antics and cause millions of American parents and city council members to want to cancel his concerts, against the First Amendment? (“Politicians Rally against Manson”). Marilyn Manson is the band name and the stage name of lead singer Brian Warner, who formed the band in 1989 and whose apparent business savvy and flair for controversy turned into a success. Using androgyny, satanic images and themes of rebellion and death, Manson irked bystanders and proved that outrageous rock was still a viable form of entertainment. (“Manson: Rock Star”) The name Marilyn Manson comes from a pseudonym of Marilyn Monroe and Charles Manson, two opposites of society. (Manson, 85) Ever since Marilyn Manson’s release of his album Anti-Christ Superstar, many people have associated and accused him of influencing teen suicide and Satanism, just because he acted, dressed and performed as an individual brought up by society’s mistakes. (“Marilyn Manson”) It is this kind of media and political attention that Manson has received to become such a big name in controversy in the last decade. It all depends in how one takes his remarks and viewpoints. If no attention were paid to Manson’s antics, there would be no controversy; therefore, his entire essence of being the AntiChrist may have been created by society itself. “On moral responsibility: Kids see more from their parents than they would anyone else. They’re the ones who should set the example.” (“Manson on Manson”) This is Manson’s criticism of all the parents who would criticize him. Parents are the biggest complainers about Manson, partly because they are of the older...