Early Life and Education of Marilyn Manson: A Complete Timeline
An overview of the childhood and early education of Marilyn Manson, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Marilyn Manson, born Brian Hugh Warner, is an American rock musician and the frontman of the band Marilyn Manson, which he founded in 1989. Known for his controversial stage persona and blending of shock rock with industrial and alternative metal, Manson's band members, including himself, adopted stage names combining a female sex symbol's first name with a male serial killer's last name. Manson's own name is derived from Marilyn Monroe and Charles Manson, reflecting the band's themes of juxtaposing beauty and darkness.
January 5, 1969: Brian Hugh Warner Born
On January 5, 1969, Brian Hugh Warner, who would later be known as Marilyn Manson, was born. He is an American rock musician and the lead singer of the band Marilyn Manson.
1987: High School Graduation
In 1987, Brian Warner graduated from GlenOak High School.
1989: Band Formation with Scott Putesky
In 1989, Brian Warner and Scott Putesky formed the band Marilyn Manson.
1990: Enrollment at Broward Community College
In 1990, Brian Warner enrolled at Broward Community College in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to pursue a degree in journalism.
1993: Father begins calling him Manson
Around 1993, Marilyn Manson's father began referring to him as "Manson" out of respect for the artist.
February 1999: Manson engaged to Rose McGowan
In February 1999, Marilyn Manson became engaged to actress Rose McGowan.
1999: Start of Watercolor Painting Career
Marilyn Manson started his career as a watercolor painter in 1999, creating five-minute concept pieces and selling them to drug dealers.
January 2001: McGowan ends engagement
In January 2001, Rose McGowan ended her engagement to Marilyn Manson, citing "lifestyle differences".
2001: Manson and Von Teese become a couple
In 2001, Marilyn Manson and burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese became a couple.
April 3, 2002: Maria St. John files lawsuit against Manson
On April 3, 2002, Maria St. John filed a lawsuit against Marilyn Manson in Los Angeles Superior Court, accusing him of providing her daughter, Jennifer Syme, with cocaine and instructing her to drive under the influence, leading to her fatal car crash.
2002: Manson works with the Make-A-Wish Foundation
In 2002, Marilyn Manson collaborated with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, inviting a 16-year-old fan with a life-threatening illness to record backing vocals for their upcoming album.
2002: First Art Show
In 2002, Marilyn Manson's first art show, "The Golden Age of Grotesque", was held at the Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions center.
2002: First Art Show: The Golden Age of Grotesque
On September 13–14, 2002, Marilyn Manson's first art show, The Golden Age of Grotesque, was held at the Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions Centre.
March 22, 2004: Manson proposes to Dita Von Teese
On March 22, 2004, Marilyn Manson proposed to Dita Von Teese.
2004: Second Art Exhibition: Trismegistus
On September 14–15, 2004, Marilyn Manson held a second art exhibition in Paris and Berlin, named 'Trismegistus'.
December 30, 2006: Von Teese files for divorce
On December 30, 2006, Dita Von Teese filed for divorce from Marilyn Manson, citing "irreconcilable differences."
July 28, 2007: Exhibition at Gallery Brigitte Schenk
From June 28 – July 28, 2007, Marilyn Manson's works were publicly exhibited at Germany's Gallery Brigitte Schenk in Cologne.
December 27, 2007: Divorce finalized
On December 27, 2007, the divorce between Marilyn Manson and Dita Von Teese was finalized in Los Angeles Superior Court.
2007: Public relationship with Evan Rachel Wood
In 2007, Marilyn Manson's relationship with actress Evan Rachel Wood was made public. They had an on-again, off-again relationship for several years.
January 2010: Manson proposes to Evan Rachel Wood
In January 2010, Marilyn Manson proposed to Evan Rachel Wood during a Paris stage performance. However, the couple broke off the engagement later that year.
2010: Genealogies of Pain Exhibition
In 2010, Marilyn Manson revealed a series of 20 paintings in the Genealogies of Pain exhibition at Vienna's Kunsthalle gallery, collaborating with David Lynch.
March 2012: Lindsay Usich Referred to as Manson's Girlfriend
In March 2012, Lindsay Usich was referred to as Marilyn Manson's girlfriend in Revolver magazine. The article referenced a painting of her by Manson.
2013: Manson contributes to Oxfam's Rumble in the Jumble
In 2013, Marilyn Manson contributed to Oxfam's "Rumble in the Jumble" event, which raised money to aid victims of domestic and sexual abuse in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
2014: Death of Mother, Barbara J. Wyer
In 2014, Brian Warner's mother, Barbara J. Wyer, passed away.
February 2015: Manson announces he is "newly single"
In February 2015, Marilyn Manson told Beat magazine that he is "newly single".
2015: Manson no longer drinks absinthe
In 2015, Marilyn Manson stated he was no longer drinking absinthe.
2017: Death of Father, Hugh Angus Warner
In 2017, Brian Warner's father, Hugh Angus Warner, passed away.
2017: Death of Charles Manson
In 2017, Charles Manson, the cult leader whose name is juxtaposed with Marilyn Monroe to form Marilyn Manson's stage name, died while serving a life sentence for murder and conspiracy.
2019: Manson Performs at Cyndi Lauper's 'Home for the Holidays' Benefit Concert
In 2019, Marilyn Manson performed alongside Cyndi Lauper at her annual 'Home for the Holidays' benefit concert, with proceeds going to Lauper's True Colors United, which supports LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness.
October 2020: Manson reveals he is married
In October 2020, Marilyn Manson revealed in an interview with Nicolas Cage that he was married in a private ceremony during the COVID-19 pandemic. His wife was later revealed to be Lindsay Usich.
