Photo from Dianne Lake’s book Member of the Family.Ĭharles Manson was a devout Beatles fan. Considered by many to be a cult, the “Family” consisted of nearly 100 followers of Manson, (mainly young white women from middle class backgrounds), that revered his teachings and carried out his orders, including the infamous 1969 LaBianca Tate murders.Ĭharles Manson with members of the Manson Family. A lifelong convict, Manson formed and led what was later dubbed as the “Manson Family” in the summer of 1967. While “Helter Skelter” was controversial musically, the song’s infamy and prevailing notoriety is due primarily to its interpretation by American cult leader and singer/songwriter, Charles Manson.Ĭharles Manson at the LaBianca Tate trial in 1970.Ĭharles Manson was an American cult leader, singer/songwriter, and fringe musician. ( Rolling Stone)įirst edition of the Beatles “Helter Skelter” promotional single on vinyl. Partially a response to those who accused McCartney of only writing ballads, the track instantly polarized critics who either lauded it with the utmost praise, or criticized the “savage shrieking” and “undercurrents of violence” in the song. The track was written by Paul McCartney to be the loudest, rawest, and overall dirtiest song The Beatles had released. Marilyn Manson‘s cover of “Helter Skelter” with Rob Zombie is a representation of and nod to the origins, fundamental ideas, and cultural landscape that created the name, ideology, and concept of “Marilyn Manson” itself.Īn infamous part of The Beatles’ self titled double album, (also known as The White Album), “Helter Skelter” was originally released on November 22, 1968. This is something I have always felt in my own character - opposite extremes, dichotomy, diametrically opposed archetypes….” - Marilyn Manson The Black Flame, Volume 6 no.1 & 2, pg 4, (Early 1996) This pen name described my personality and what I grew up admiring - Marilyn Monroe and Charles Manson. “ Six years ago when I was writing I used a pen name.
0 kommentar(er)
