Marilyn Manson is a band.
Marilyn Manson . He is known for his controversial stage personality and image as the lead singer of the band Marilyn Manson , which he co-founded with guitarist Daisy Berkowitz and of which he remains the only constant member . He is best known for his band 's records released in the 1990s , most notably Antichrist Superstar and Mechanical Animals , which , along with his public image , earned him a reputation in the mainstream media as a controversial figure and an allegedly negative influence on young people . In the U.S. alone , three of the band 's albums have been awarded platinum and three more went gold , and the band has had eight releases debut in the top ten , including two number-one albums . Marilyn Manson is an American rock band formed by singer Marilyn Manson and guitarist Daisy Berkowitz in Fort Lauderdale , Florida , in 1989 .