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| − | + | The '''2001/06/22 Denver, CO performance''' took place on June 22nd, 2001 at the Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado, USA. It is one of the most notable concerts during the [[Guns, God and Government]] tour. | |
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| + | The date marked Marilyn Manson's first performance in Denver, Colorado since the Columbine High School massacre in 1999. Manson received numerous death threats and calls to skip the date. The Christian organization ''Citizens for Peace and Respect'' asserted on their website that the band "promotes hate, violence, death, suicide, drug use, and the attitudes and actions of the Columbine killers"<ref name="coloradoantimanson">{{cite web|last=D'Angelo |first=Joe |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1443825/20010517/marilyn_manson.jhtml |title=Colorado Governor, Congressman Support Anti-Manson Group|publisher=MTVNews.com|date=2001-05-21|accessdate=2010-11-17}}</ref>. In response, Manson promised, | ||
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| + | {{cquote|I will provide a show where I balance my songs with a wholesome Bible reading. This way, fans will not only hear my so-called 'violent' point of view, but we can examine the virtues of wonderful 'Christian' stories of disease, murder, adultery, suicide and child sacrifice. Now that seems like 'entertainment' to me.<ref name="coloradoantimanson"/>}} | ||
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| + | The Denver show also provided the backdrop for Manson's landmark interview on gun violence and America's climate of fear in Michael Moore's 2002 documentary ''Bowling for Columbine''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bowlingforcolumbine.com/media/clips/windowsmedia.php?Clip=manson1021LG |title=Marilyn Manson Interview on Bowling for Columbine |publisher=[http://www.bowlingforcolumbine.com/index.php Bowling for Columbine Official Website] |date=2002-10-11 |accessdate=2010-11-15}}</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 16:41, 19 November 2010
The 2001/06/22 Denver, CO performance took place on June 22nd, 2001 at the Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado, USA. It is one of the most notable concerts during the Guns, God and Government tour.
The date marked Marilyn Manson's first performance in Denver, Colorado since the Columbine High School massacre in 1999. Manson received numerous death threats and calls to skip the date. The Christian organization Citizens for Peace and Respect asserted on their website that the band "promotes hate, violence, death, suicide, drug use, and the attitudes and actions of the Columbine killers"[1]. In response, Manson promised,
| “ | I will provide a show where I balance my songs with a wholesome Bible reading. This way, fans will not only hear my so-called 'violent' point of view, but we can examine the virtues of wonderful 'Christian' stories of disease, murder, adultery, suicide and child sacrifice. Now that seems like 'entertainment' to me.[1] | ” |
The Denver show also provided the backdrop for Manson's landmark interview on gun violence and America's climate of fear in Michael Moore's 2002 documentary Bowling for Columbine.[2]
Lineup
- Vocals: Marilyn Manson
- Guitar: John 5
- Bass: Twiggy Ramirez
- Keyboards: Madonna Wayne Gacy
- Drums: Ginger Fish
Setlist
- "God Bless America"
- "Irresponsible Hate Anthem"
- "The Reflecting God"
- "Disposable Teens"
- "The Fight Song"
- "The Nobodies"
- "Rock Is Dead"
- "The Dope Show"
- "Cruci-Fiction in Space"
- "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" (With "Hell Outro")
- "The Love Song"
- "The Death Song" (With Bible Speech)
- "Antichrist Superstar"
- "The Beautiful People"
Trivia
- Recordings of "The Nobodies" and "The Death Song", as well as Manson's reading from the bible which preceded it, were featured on the band's 2001 single "The Nobodies".
- Protests from religious rights groups before the show are featured in the 2002 film "Bowling For Columbine".
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