“Marilyn Monroe wasn't even her real name, Charles Manson isn't his real name, and now, I'm taking that to be my real name. But what's real? You can't find the truth, you just pick the lie you like the best.”

American shock rock musician and provocateur of the 1990s and 2000s, Marilyn Manson (born Brian Warner) is best known for his controversial persona and the band he founded, which blended industrial music with dark, satirical lyrics. His work often critiques consumerism, religion, and political power, packaged in visually striking, boundary-pushing performances.