Maynard James Keenan

Maynard James Keenan
Maynard James Keenan
	Keenan performing with A Perfect Circle in 2018
Background information
Birth name	James Herbert Keenan
Born	April 17, 1964 (age 60); Ravenna, Ohio, U.S.
Genres	Alternative metal; art rock; progressive metal; alternative rock;
Occupation(s)	Singer; songwriter; record producer; winemaker; philanthropist;
Years active	1986–present
Member of	Tool; A Perfect Circle; Puscifer;
Formerly of	TexA.N.S.; Children of the Anachronistic Dynasty; Green Jellö; Tapeworm;
Website
Military Career
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	U.S. Army

Maynard James Keenan (born James Herbert Keenan; April 17, 1964) is an American singer, songwriter, philanthropist, record producer, and winemaker. He is best known as the singer and primary lyricist of the rock bands Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer.

Having grown up in Ohio and Michigan, Keenan joined the U.S. Army after graduating from high school. After his service, he attended the Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He relocated to Los Angeles in 1988 to pursue a career in interior design and set construction, and formed Tool with Adam Jones shortly thereafter.

In addition to his music career, Keenan owns Merkin Vineyards and Caduceus Cellars in Arizona, where he resides. Since rising to fame, he has been noted as a recluse, although he does emerge to support charitable causes and for the occasional interview. He has also ventured into acting.

^ McGovern, Dylan (December 3, 2013). "Puscifer, A Perfect Circle, Failure to Play Maynard's 50th Birthday Party". Spin. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
^ Gold, Adam (February 23, 2012). "Maynard James Keenan ponders Puscifer, Shakespeare and beer farts". Nashville Scene. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
^ Rollins, Samanta (October 28, 2014). "The Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne on pets, Miley Cyrus, and the secret to covering The Beatles". The Week. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
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[1] McGovern, Dylan (December 3, 2013). "Puscifer, A Perfect Circle, Failure to Play Maynard's 50th Birthday Party". Spin. Retrieved August 1, 2015.

[2] Gold, Adam (February 23, 2012). "Maynard James Keenan ponders Puscifer, Shakespeare and beer farts". Nashville Scene. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved August 1, 2015.

[3] Rollins, Samanta (October 28, 2014). "The Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne on pets, Miley Cyrus, and the secret to covering The Beatles". The Week. Retrieved August 1, 2015.

[4] Ziemba, Christine N. (December 4, 2008). "Tool & Wine: Alt-rock Frontman Uncorks New Career". Paste. Retrieved March 6, 2016.

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