Editing Marilyn Manson (band) (section)

==Influences==
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Manson's earliest musical memory was listening to [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]] during a family road trip;<ref name=kiss>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/marilyn-manson-20041014 |title=Q&A: Marilyn Manson |last=Scaggs |first=Austin |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=October 14, 2004 |access-date=June 14, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160511231613/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/marilyn-manson-20041014 |archive-date=May 11, 2016}}</ref> he has since cited the band as a major influence.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1431820/marilyn-manson-protesters-target-kiss/ |title=Marilyn Manson Protestors Target Kiss |author=MTV News Staff |work=[[MTV]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=February 24, 1997 |access-date=June 14, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023022355/http://www.mtv.com/news/1431820/marilyn-manson-protesters-target-kiss/ |archive-date=October 23, 2017 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> As a child, he would imitate Kiss's ''[[kabuki]]''-like makeup<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thefader.com/2015/02/20/marilyn-mason-makeup |title=Marilyn Manson Explains His Life-Long Love Affair With Makeup |author=Liz Raiss |work=[[The Fader]] |date=February 20, 2015 |access-date=December 7, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171207192354/http://www.thefader.com/2015/02/20/marilyn-mason-makeup |archive-date=December 7, 2017 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> and draw pictures of [[Gene Simmons]] and [[Peter Criss]].<ref name=kiss/> The earliest incarnation of the band was conceived by Manson at a Fort Lauderdale<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/manson-family-feud-6318671 |title=Manson Family Feud |author=Stratton, Jeff |work=[[New Times Broward-Palm Beach]]  |date=April 15, 2016 |access-date=October 7, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009152737/http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/manson-family-feud-6318671 |archive-date=October 9, 2016}}</ref> nightclub called The Reunion Room in December 1989,<ref name="Reunion" /> where he was introduced to [[Big Black]]'s ''[[Songs About Fucking]]'' by his future keyboardist, Stephen Bier.{{sfn|Manson|Strauss|1998|p=81}} Daisy Berkowitz played in several [[punk rock]] outfits before co-founding the Spooky Kids, and was influenced by acts such as the [[New York Dolls]] and the [[Jim Carroll|Jim Carroll Band]], whose "People Who Died" was covered regularly at live shows.{{sfn|Manson|Strauss|1998|p=93}}

As its only permanent member, Manson heads the direction of the band's sound; he has been influenced by the shock rock of artists such as [[Arthur Brown (musician)|Arthur Brown]],<ref>[https://www.vice.com/da/article/crazy-world-of-arthur-brown-interview/ "The God of Hellfire Speaks: 73 Years Inside the Crazy World of Arthur Brown"] . ''[[Vice (magazine)|Vice]]''. Retrieved December 29, 2017</ref> [[Alice Cooper]],<ref name="RSBio" /> [[The Doors]],<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/q-a-a-conversation-with-marilyn-manson-and-ray-manzarek-20120816 |title=Q&A: A Conversation With Marilyn Manson and Ray Manzarek |author=Baltin, Steve |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=August 12, 2012 |access-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819163807/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/q-a-a-conversation-with-marilyn-manson-and-ray-manzarek-20120816 |archive-date=August 19, 2016}}</ref> [[Ozzy Osbourne]]<ref name="RSBio" /> and [[Iggy Pop]].<ref name="iggybowie">{{cite web |url=http://www.eonline.com/news/730295/inspired-by-david-bowie-10-artists-who-borrowed-a-page-from-the-late-icon-s-truly-original-playbook |title=Inspired by David Bowie: 10 Artists Who Borrowed a Page From the Late Icon's Truly Original Playbook |author=Finn, Natalie |work=E! Online |publisher=[[E!]] |date=January 11, 2016 |access-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160708100638/http://www.eonline.com/news/730295/inspired-by-david-bowie-10-artists-who-borrowed-a-page-from-the-late-icon-s-truly-original-playbook |archive-date=July 8, 2016}}</ref> His biggest influence, however, was [[David Bowie]], whom he credited with "changing [his] life forever".<ref name="iggybowie" /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/david-bowie-death-marilyn-manson-ruby-rose-and-other-gender-fluid-stars-pay-tribute-to-the-ultimate-a6807581.html |title=David Bowie death: Marilyn Manson and gender fluid stars pay tribute to the ultimate gender fluid icon |author=Saul, Heather |work=[[The Independent]]  |date=January 12, 2016 |access-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822033255/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/david-bowie-death-marilyn-manson-ruby-rose-and-other-gender-fluid-stars-pay-tribute-to-the-ultimate-a6807581.html |archive-date=August 22, 2016}}</ref> The two have often been compared by mainstream media, particularly in relation to their ability to shift genre and style – replete with a new look and musical philosophy – with each studio release.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://edition.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/Music/9809/21/marilyn.manson/ |title=Marilyn Manson living the lead role in his own show |author=Mattingly, David |work=[[CNN]] |date=September 21, 1998 |access-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819164711/http://edition.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/Music/9809/21/marilyn.manson/ |archive-date=August 19, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fosters.com/article/20120308/GJENTERTAINMENT_01/703089973 |title=Rock's 'Gothic Chameleon' Marilyn Manson sets his sights on an intimate show at the Casino Ballroom |work=[[The Portsmouth Herald]] |publisher=[[Local Media Group]] |date=March 8, 2012 |access-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818024951/http://www.fosters.com/article/20120308/GJENTERTAINMENT_01/703089973 |archive-date=August 18, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.spin.com/2004/11/marilyn-manson-lest-we-forget-interscope/ |title=Marilyn Manson, 'Lest We Forget' (Interscope) |author=Chuck Klosterman |work=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]] |publisher=[[SpinMedia]] |date=November 5, 2004 |access-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304124640/http://www.spin.com/2004/11/marilyn-manson-lest-we-forget-interscope/ |archive-date=March 4, 2016|author-link=Chuck Klosterman }}</ref> Manson's two favorite songs are Bowie's "[[Quicksand (David Bowie song)|Quicksand]]" and "[[Ashes to Ashes (David Bowie song)|Ashes to Ashes]]".<ref name=kiss/> For several years, Manson sang Bowie's "[[Cat People (Putting Out Fire)]]" as a [[vocal warm up]] exercise before live performances;<ref>{{cite web |url=https://consequence.net/2016/02/marilyn-manson-covers-the-hell-out-of-david-bowies-cat-people-listen/ |title=Marilyn Manson covers the hell out of David Bowie's "Cat People" – listen |author=Kaye, Ben |work=[[Consequence of Sound]] |date=February 18, 2016 |access-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160628133202/https://consequence.net/2016/02/marilyn-manson-covers-the-hell-out-of-david-bowies-cat-people-listen/ |archive-date=June 28, 2016}}</ref> he later covered the song with musician [[Shooter Jennings]].<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/6882500/marilyn-manson-david-bowie-shooter-jennings-cat-people-cover-stream |title=Hear Marilyn Manson & Shooter Jennings Cover David Bowie's 'Cat People' |author=Payne, Chris |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]  |date=February 18, 2016 |access-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806160922/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/6882500/marilyn-manson-david-bowie-shooter-jennings-cat-people-cover-stream |archive-date=August 6, 2016}}</ref>

During their period at Nothing Records, the band's sound gathered sonic elements from other outfits on that label's roster, particularly Nine Inch Nails, with Reznor co-producing their first two studio albums.<ref name="LoudwireAC" /><ref name="LoudwireMA" /> Manson has cited [[Queen (band)|Queen]] as an influence on the band's more melodic work,<ref name="LoudwireMA" /> while [[New wave music|new wave]] and [[synthpop]] acts such as [[Depeche Mode]]<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/are-depeche-mode-metals-biggest-secret-influence-20150811 |title=Are Depeche Mode Metal's Biggest Secret Influence? |author=Grow, Kory |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=August 11, 2016 |access-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160621151011/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/are-depeche-mode-metals-biggest-secret-influence-20150811 |archive-date=June 21, 2016}}</ref> and [[Gary Numan]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://diffuser.fm/gary-numan-interview-2013/ |title=Gary Numan Discusses Influencing NIN and Marilyn Manson + Making New Album 'Splinter (Songs From a Broken Mind)' |author=Epting, Chris |work=Diffuser.fm |date=October 16, 2013 |publisher=[[Townsquare Media]] |access-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826232954/http://diffuser.fm/gary-numan-interview-2013/ |archive-date=August 26, 2016}}</ref> have been noted as influencing their electronic material. Manson said of the latter, "I was always into his [[Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction|apocalyptic fiction]] lyrics. He pioneered electronic dance music."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.atpfestival.com/artist/garynuman |title=Gary Numan – All Tomorrow's Parties |work=[[All Tomorrow's Parties (music festival)|All Tomorrow's Parties]] |access-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160914221909/https://www.atpfestival.com/artist/garynuman |archive-date=September 14, 2016}}</ref> The work of [[gothic rock]] acts such as [[The Cure]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thefader.com/2004/08/26/marilyn-manson-to-honor-the-cure-on-mtv |title=Marilyn Manson To Honor The Cure On MTV |author=Adams, Chip |work=[[The Fader]] |publisher=Andy Cohn |date=August 26, 2004 |access-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917041121/http://www.thefader.com/2004/08/26/marilyn-manson-to-honor-the-cure-on-mtv |archive-date=September 17, 2016}}</ref> and [[Bauhaus (band)|Bauhaus]] has also been cited, with Twiggy saying that "as far as guitar and bass combinations go", Bauhaus's [[Daniel Ash]] and [[David J]] were "a really big influence".<ref>{{cite magazine |author=DiPerna, Alan |title=Marilyn Manson: Shock, Rattle and Roll |magazine=[[Guitar World]] |publisher=[[Harris Publications]] |url=https://www.guitarworld.com/ |issue=December 1996 |pages=56–64; 209–214 |access-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023035822/http://www.guitarworld.com/ |archive-date=October 23, 2013}}</ref> Manson's other influences include [[The Beatles]], [[Rihanna]],<ref name=beatles/> [[Madonna]], [[Prince (musician)|Prince]],<ref>{{cite web|work= [[Dazed]]|url= https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/32839/1/marilyn-manson-all-american-nightmare|first= Natasha|last= Stagg|title= Marilyn Manson: all-American nightmare|date= September 26, 2016|access-date= November 14, 2022}}</ref> [[White Zombie (band)|White Zombie]],<ref name=revolver>{{cite web|work= [[Revolver (magazine)|Revolver]]|url= https://www.revolvermag.com/music/see-marilyn-manson-rob-zombie-discuss-first-time-they-heard-each-others-music|first= John|last= Hill|title= See Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie Discuss First Time They Heard Each Other's Music|date= May 24, 2018|access-date= June 8, 2018}}</ref> [[Johnny Cash]], [[Jimi Hendrix]], [[N.W.A]], [[The Smashing Pumpkins]], [[Justin Timberlake]],<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/marilyn-manson-the-music-that-made-me-20150508 |title=Marilyn Manson: The Music That Made Me |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=May 8, 2015 |access-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160507005347/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/marilyn-manson-the-music-that-made-me-20150508 |archive-date=May 7, 2016}}</ref> [[Ministry (band)|Ministry]],<ref name="Sade">{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1451216/marilyn-manson-drawing-from-ministry-marquis-de-sade/ |title=Marilyn Manson Drawing From Ministry, Marquis De Sade |author=Wiederhorn, Jon |work=[[MTV News]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=November 27, 2001 |access-date=July 19, 2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170520050215/http://www.mtv.com/news/1451216/marilyn-manson-drawing-from-ministry-marquis-de-sade/ |archive-date=May 20, 2017 }}</ref> [[Led Zeppelin]], the [[occult]], [[horror comics]], and the [[King James Version|King James Bible]].<ref name=RSBio/>