blic outcry from the Christian sector as well as the media in general (Morrall, 1997). For if no one was against Marilyn Manson, what would be the attraction to the band? He could in fact be the most depraved individual in the world, but if nobody paid any attention, it wouldnt matter (Russel, 1997). The fact that the media and the moral majority made such a big deal about the evil that was Marilyn Manson ultimately caused him to become more of a star and more successful overall. By using his talents to give people who want it a chance to escape from reality for a little while and a sense of belonging, Marilyn Manson has become one of the most successful artists of the last decade. His competence in dealing with the media and using it to his advantage has given aspiring artists something to measure themselves against. Arguably one of the most media savvy artists in the history of rock and roll, Marilyn Manson has definitely earned his keep in the annals of music history. Although his message is always controversial and his methods often shocking, Marilyn Manson is already becoming a contemporary artist. He has already taken a back seat to the next big shock rocker, a hip hop artist named Eminem. And just as Manson has become accepted in the mainstream so will Eminem. Rest assured though, that as long as there are parents to be shocked and kids to be delighted, there will always be an artist waiting to step up to the plate and push the moral boundary as far as it will go....
