Most people seem to associate the name Charles Manson with labels like serial killer and hippie cult leader, but very few think of the long-time prison inmate and notorious American outlaw as an accomplished musician. Until now. Manson will be inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame on August 2, 2011 for his contributions toward the music industry.
The move to induct Manson into a prestigious group including high-profile musicians such as Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra is sure to be a controversial one by the Walk of Fame committee. The Hollywood Walk of Fame press representative tried to shed light on the board's decision to include Charles Manson as a celebrity worthy of being honored.
"We understand there will be some blowback from our decision to include Charles Manson in Hollywood's prestigious Walk of Fame, but Charlie is a musician first and foremost, and he spent of a lot of time here in Hollywood." She further reiterated: "We just don't want to miss anyone who greatly contributed to the music scene in Hollywood, in America, and throughout the world."
It is largely known that Manson spent a lot of time in the 60s living with Beach Boys drummer Dennis Wilson, and Charlie even wrote a song which the band later stole and failed to give the up-and-coming singer songwriter credit. The song, originally called "Cease to Exist", had its title changed to "Never Learn Not to Love" and was included on the Beach Boys' 20/20 album.
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