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Marilyn

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The Resume

    (November 3, 1962- )
    Born in Kingston, Jamaica
    Birth name is Peter Robinson
    Notable singles include 'Calling Your Name,' 'Cry and Be Free,' 'You Don't Love Me,' 'Baby U Left Me (In the Cold)' and 'Pray for That Sunshine'

Why he might be annoying:

    He opted to use the stage name 'Marilyn,' which often confused people since he is a male.
    Despite recording four singles in a three year period, he did not record an album until two years after his initial single was released.
    His career nosedived considerably after the release of his album.
    He was heavily into drugs, which was a contributing factor in his decline in popularity.
    He briefly returned to the mainstream media, after he revealed he was involved in a relationship with Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale during the 1980's.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He, along with Boy George, got their break by performing in London's underground punk scene.
    He adopted the stage name 'Marilyn' in honor of the late Marilyn Monroe.
    He contributed his vocals on the 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' recording for the Ethopian Famine Appeal (1984).
    He admitted in recent years that his drug use and struggles were a result of the unexpected fame he received in the 1980's.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 64 Votes: 65.62% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 20 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 17 Votes: 64.71% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 21 Votes: 76.19% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 116 Votes: 67.24% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 14 Votes: 71.43% Annoying