Stephen Bier, Jr.

Stephen Gregory Bier Jr., formerly known by his stage name Madonna Wayne Gacy, (born March 6, 1964, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) was the former keyboard player for Marilyn Manson. His stage name is taken from the names of the singer Madonna and the serial killer John Wayne Gacy. He is often referred to as "Pogo," John Wayne Gacy's clown name. Reportedly, Stephen Bier Jr. did not play keyboards until he joined Marilyn Manson. He has played the fol... more

Stephen Gregory Bier Jr., formerly known by his stage name Madonna Wayne Gacy, (born March 6, 1964, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) was the former keyboard player for Marilyn Manson. His stage name is taken from the names of the singer Madonna and the serial killer John Wayne Gacy. He is often referred to as "Pogo," John Wayne Gacy's clown name. Reportedly, Stephen Bier Jr. did not play keyboards until he joined Marilyn Manson. He has played the following other instruments or sound-shaping techniques on Marilyn Manson's albums as well: calliope, Hammond organ, saxophone, theremin, various brass instruments, overdubs, loops, bassoon, drums, electronic drums, piano, sampling, mellotron, shaker, and synthesizer. He is responsible for much of the Kabbalic and numerological meanings behind Manson's albums. Bier did not contribute to Marilyn Manson's album Eat Me, Drink Me and shortly before its release was said to have left the band and returned to his home in Florida to focus on his... less