Birth name: Brian Hugh Warner Born: January 5, 1969 (1969-01-05)Canton, Ohio, U.S. Genres: Shock Rock Occupations: Singer-songwriter, musician, artist, poet, film director Instruments: Vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, pan flute Years active: 1989–present Labels: Nothing, Interscope Associated acts: Marilyn Manson, Satan on Fire, Nine Inch Nails, Mrs. Scabtree, Jack Off Jill. *Marilyn Manson (born Brian Hugh Warner; January 5, 1969) is an American musician and artist known for his controversial stage persona and image as the lead singer of the eponymous band, Marilyn Manson. His stage name was formed from the names of actress Marilyn Monroe and convicted murder-planner Charles Manson. He has a long legacy of being depicted in the media as a bad influence on children. The seemingly outrageous styles for which he models and the controversy surrounding his lyrics have led to his very pronounced public appeal.