Manson Family also included a small, devoted unit of mostly impressionable young women and girls. According to Susan Atkins, whose initial statements in late 1969 cast the die for the template henceforth applied to the telling of the story in popular media, the Manson family began to believe, without question, Manson's claims that he was a manifestation of Jesus and his prophecies of a race war. They gained national and international notoriety after the murder of actress Sharon Tate and four others on August 9, 1969 by Tex Watson and three other members of the Family, acting under the instructions of Charles
Charles Manson discography since being in prison. Another former Manson family member, Steve "Clem" Grogan, was actively involved in music. An unofficial CD of a prison concert from the 1970s is available in collectors' circles and since being parolled several years ago, "Clem" has been a member of several local bands in California. An additional, limited edition two-CD set, entitled "The Wit and Wisdom of Charles Manson", has been sold on some sites. The release contains spoken word, interviews and unreleased music, only available on CD-R with a cover and artwork. Charles Manson discography Several recordings by Charles Manson and members of his