Mexico City / 05.01.2021 19:56:34
The musical trajectory of Brian Hugh Warner, better known as Marilyn Manson, has been full of controversy; from the origin of its name artistic, inspired by the killer Charles Manson, even the indications that he worships Satan in his songs and live shows, without forgetting his image gothic that at the time scandalized thousands of people.
And taking advantage of the fact that the metal vocalist turns 52 this Tuesday, it is worth remembering one of his most memorable episodes on television, which at the time helped him to rise as an alternative musical reference from the 90s.
It is about the presentation that the actor also offered in the MTV Video Music Awards of 1997, which were delivered at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
“We will no longer be oppressed by the fascism of Christianity or by the fascism of beauty. I see you all sitting there, doing everything possible not to be ugly, doing everything possible to earn a place in heaven, but I want to ask you: Do you want to be in a place full of idiots? “, Was the speech with which Marilyn opened his participation.
After these words, which were echoed throughout the United States, the singer began to interpret “The Beautiful People”, single from the album he had released a year earlier, Antichrist Superstar.
He emphasizes that for his presentation, Manson placed a flag very similar to the American one in the background and used a rather provocative outfit: a corset, a leather thong, a garter belt and stockings, all in black; needless to say that It is look provoked negative reviews by the most conservative US sectors.
In addition, at the end of the song, the musicians of the so-called Reverend they threw the drums and amps to the ground with the aim of causing great chaos on stage.
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