Ginger Fish
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Kenneth Robert Wilson better known by his stage name Ginger Fish, is an American drummer primarily known for playing drums for Marilyn Manson
1995-2011. Like Marilyn Manson, which combines the names of an iconic beauty with a serial killer, his name combines those of Ginger Rogers
and Albert Fish
.
He is now the drummer for Rob Zombie
after previously joining him on a series of warm up dates in February 2011.
He originally began playing drums in the second grade and played in the school marching band. He studied music at the University of Nevada.
but has played drums for his own band Martyr Plot
, and guest appearances with Powerman 5000
on their album Tonight the Stars Revolt!
. In 2011, Ginger Fish joined Rob Zombie
on drums for the February US Warm up tour dates while regular drummer Joey Jordison
was in the UK with his own band the Murderdolls
. As Rob Zombie
said on his website: "Ginger is helping us out with some warm up gigs before we rejoin with Joey Jordison over in England for our next tour."
Since 2010 Ginger has also been doing a number of VJ DJ sets at various clubs around the USA .
On February 23, 2011 Ginger Fish announced his departure from Marilyn Manson via Facebook and Twitter: I am regretful to inform the fans that I have decided to step down as a member of Marilyn Manson, and see where my life, and the knowledge of my availability cares to take me . I can't stand by to watch opportunities pass me by simply because the knowledge of my availability wasn't clearly expressed by me . I wish my brothers well, and I expect nothing but great things from them . Sincerely, Ginger Fish'.
On April 22, 2011, Ginger was announced as the permanent drummer for Rob Zombie.
Marilyn Manson (band)
Marilyn Manson is an American metal band from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Formed in 1989 by Brian Warner and Scott Putesky, the group was originally named Marilyn Manson & the Spooky Kids with their uniquely theatrical performances gathering a local cult following in the early '90s. This attention...
1995-2011. Like Marilyn Manson, which combines the names of an iconic beauty with a serial killer, his name combines those of Ginger Rogers
Ginger Rogers
Ginger Rogers was an American actress, dancer, and singer who appeared in film, and on stage, radio, and television throughout much of the 20th century....
and Albert Fish
Albert Fish
Hamilton Howard "Albert" Fish was an American serial killer. He was also known as the Gray Man, the Werewolf of Wysteria, the Brooklyn Vampire, the Moon Maniac and The Boogey Man. A child rapist and cannibal, he boasted that he "had children in every state," and at one time put the figure at...
.
He is now the drummer for Rob Zombie
Rob Zombie
Rob Zombie is an American musician, film director, screenwriter and film producer. He founded the heavy metal band White Zombie and has been nominated three times as a solo artist for the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.Zombie has also established a career as a film director, creating the...
after previously joining him on a series of warm up dates in February 2011.
Early life
Ginger Fish was born Franklin Kenneth Robert Wilson in Framingham, Massachusetts, to a musical family. He has two brothers, one older and one younger, both married. He later changed his name to only Kenneth Robert Wilson. His father toured with Frank Sinatra and his mother was a dancer. Due to his parents careers, Wilson travelled a lot during his childhood but spent a considerable amount of time in Las Vegas.He originally began playing drums in the second grade and played in the school marching band. He studied music at the University of Nevada.
Music career
Ginger is most notable for being the longtime drummer for Marilyn MansonMarilyn Manson (band)
Marilyn Manson is an American metal band from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Formed in 1989 by Brian Warner and Scott Putesky, the group was originally named Marilyn Manson & the Spooky Kids with their uniquely theatrical performances gathering a local cult following in the early '90s. This attention...
but has played drums for his own band Martyr Plot
Martyr Plot
Martyr Plot is an alternative rock band formed by Marilyn Manson drummer Kenny Wilson . Dave Scott plays guitar and vocals, and James Marino plays bass. They wrote the songs "Let it Go" and "Conviction."-External links:*...
, and guest appearances with Powerman 5000
Powerman 5000
Powerman 5000 is an American Metal band formed in 1991. Through the span of over two decades, the group has released several albums and gained their highest commercial success with 1999's science fiction themed Tonight the Stars Revolt!...
on their album Tonight the Stars Revolt!
Tonight the Stars Revolt!
Tonight the Stars Revolt! is the second major label studio album by Boston heavy metal band Powerman 5000. It was released on July 20, 1999...
. In 2011, Ginger Fish joined Rob Zombie
Rob Zombie
Rob Zombie is an American musician, film director, screenwriter and film producer. He founded the heavy metal band White Zombie and has been nominated three times as a solo artist for the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.Zombie has also established a career as a film director, creating the...
on drums for the February US Warm up tour dates while regular drummer Joey Jordison
Joey Jordison
Joey Jordison , is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer, best known for his work as the drummer for the nu metal band Slipknot. He grew up in Waukee, Iowa with his parents and two sisters, and was given his first drum kit at the age of 8...
was in the UK with his own band the Murderdolls
Murderdolls
Murderdolls is an American horror punk supergroup, founded during 2002 in Hollywood, California. The band line-up consists of core members Wednesday 13 and Joey Jordison. Former members include Ben Graves, Acey Slade, Eric Griffin & Tripp Eisen....
. As Rob Zombie
Rob Zombie
Rob Zombie is an American musician, film director, screenwriter and film producer. He founded the heavy metal band White Zombie and has been nominated three times as a solo artist for the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.Zombie has also established a career as a film director, creating the...
said on his website: "Ginger is helping us out with some warm up gigs before we rejoin with Joey Jordison over in England for our next tour."
Since 2010 Ginger has also been doing a number of VJ DJ sets at various clubs around the USA .
On February 23, 2011 Ginger Fish announced his departure from Marilyn Manson via Facebook and Twitter: I am regretful to inform the fans that I have decided to step down as a member of Marilyn Manson, and see where my life, and the knowledge of my availability cares to take me . I can't stand by to watch opportunities pass me by simply because the knowledge of my availability wasn't clearly expressed by me . I wish my brothers well, and I expect nothing but great things from them . Sincerely, Ginger Fish'.
On April 22, 2011, Ginger was announced as the permanent drummer for Rob Zombie.