OKLAHOMA CITY (OP) – House
Republicans were shocked to learn that one
of their own, Rep. Tad Jones, R-Claremore,
had previously fronted 90’s shock-rock band
Marilyn Manson.
In his rock-and-roll heyday, Manson
was renown for his satanic imagery and
explicit lyrics.
The star fell from prominence
in the late 90s, the victim of post-Columbine
fallout and overshadowed by the rise of such
provocative acts as Eminem and Creed.
Changing his name to Tad Jones, “the
most boyish, innocent-sounding name I
could think of,” Manson was elected to the
District 9 seat in 1998.
As a performer, Manson was renown
for his on-stage antics, including stunts
featuring goats’ blood, blow-up dolls and
strap-on dildos.
