Charles Manson

Biography

Charles Milles Manson was a cult leader and musician who gained notoriety for ordering the Tate–LaBianca murders in 1969, resulting in the deaths of seven people. Before the murders, Manson spent over half his life in correctional institutions and had ties to the Los Angeles music industry through Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys. He was a singer-songwriter who wrote songs that reflected his interpretation of Beatles lyrics, including an apocalyptic theme.