Marilyn Manson and Seven Hours After Violet

Born in Canton, Ohio, Marilyn Manson, a.k.a. Brian Warner, rose to fame in the '90s with his controversial rock music, blending glam-influenced industrial metal with themes of sex, drugs, and politics. Known for hits like "The Dope Show," "The Beautiful People," and "Sweet Dreams" cover, his albums, including the triptych "Antichrist Superstar," "Mechanical Animals," and "Holy Wood," stoked cultural debates. His progressive career features collaborations with Trent Reznor and strong comeback albums in the 2010s.