Main beliefs: Manson believed that it was his role in life to carry the news that the planet earth was doomed. Influences: The song “Helter Skelter” by the Beetles to him, represented a war between blacks and whites. Similarly, he thought that the song, “Black Bird” was referring to the black man rising above the white man. Armageddon from the Book of Revelations Scientology and Church of the Final Judgment Followers Around 1969, he began gathering followers who shared a lifestyle of hallucinogenic drug use (including LSD and magic mushrooms). This group of people became known as “The Family”. Most of his followers were women who were especially vulnerable because of their young age. He had up to 100 followers and his closest group …show more content…
This is thought to be because of the way that he never really had a family and this was the only thing that had been consistent for him. He understood jail to be a place where there was always truth, whereas the outside world would be different. How did he attract followers? He started off by meeting vulnerable young women in San Francisco, some of which had gone through problems in their family. He provided support and comfort for them, so they relied on him. Travel: To keep his followers entertained, they would travel across the country in his car. Life on a movie set: “The whole idea was to make time disappear, there was no time… See, at first the magical mystery tour was that we could be cowboys, or gypsies, or pyrates and every day it was to wear a different role so that we would get more out of ourselves and everyday was halloween.”, says Leslie Van Houten. The followers were able to abandon their identities and fill the space with Manson and his views on the world. Music: Taught how to play guitar in jail. Interest in music and rock continued after his release. Beach Boys- Moved in with band member Dennis Wilson and recorded music, but nothing was