Maynard James Keenan Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
He moved to La, California in 1988 to continue a lifetime career in interior design and set building. Soon afterward, he formed the group Tool with Adam Jones. Keenan is called the lead singer of the multi-platinum rock bands Tool and A Perfect Circle. He’s released four studio albums with Tool, and three with A Perfect Circle. In 2003, he created Puscifer as a side project and has later released two studio albums. Since rising to popularity, Keenan has been known to be a recluse; yet, he does emerge to support non-profit causes.
Along with his music career, he’s performed improvisational stand-up comedy and ventured into performing. He now possesses Merkin Vineyards and the related winery, Caduceus Cellars, and also partially owns Stronghold Vineyards, which can be found in Arizona, where he resides. Among other business ventures, he’s a partner in the La eatery Cobras & Matadors, as well as possesses an organic produce market in Cornville, Arizona, which features a food court as well as a tasting room for his wines.
Maynard James Keenan Net Worth $45 Million Dollars
Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Record producer, Actor, Winemaker
Education
Kendall College of Art and Design, United States Military Academy
Nationality
United States of America
Spouse
Lei Li
Children
Devo Keenan, Lei Li Agostina Maria
Parents
Michael Loren Keenan, Judith Marie Keenan
Nicknames
James Herbert Keenan , M.J. Keenan , Maynard Keenan
Music Groups
Tool, A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, Green Jellÿ, Children of the Anachronistic Dynasty, Tapeworm
Movies
Vile, Queens of Country, Blood into Wine, Crank: High Voltage, Sleeping Dogs Lie, Bikini Bandits Experience, Bikini Bandits: Briefs, Shorts & Panties
Star Sign
Aries
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Trademark
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Elaborate stage makeup
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Blue body paint, wigs and big sunglasses
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Quote
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I'm a pessimist. But I'm a pessimist with a sense of responsibility. If I had never joined the military, the weight of my words wouldn't be so heavy.
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If I'd been ranting and raving for years, you wouldn't be listening to me right now.
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The record company's worst fear is that you'll fall in love or get rich.
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People have to follow their hearts, and if their hearts lead them to Wal-Mart, so be it.
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Once you take yourself too seriously the art will suffer.
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Fact
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Headlined the first day of Donington Download festival in England [June 2006]
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(Spring 2005) Confirmed that the new Tool album may still be incomplete, so it will probably not be released until some time next year, 2006.
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Touring with his band, A Perfect Circle. [March 2004]
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recording a collection of political songs with "A Perfect Circle" for release just before the election. [July 2004]
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Working on writing and recording Tool's next album. [January 2004]
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Began working on the initial tracking of the first Puscifer full length release. [October 2006]
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Broke ground in Northern Arizona to plant vineyards. [March 2003]
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in the rehearsal studio writing the new "Tool" album. [July 2004]
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Released the first Puscifer full length album, "V is for Vagina" through his own label Puscifer Entertainment. Independently owned and funded. [October 2007]
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Processed his first batch of grapes, sourced from Ca fruit until his vines in Northern Arizona start to produce. [September 2004]
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Writing and jamming for the new Tool album. [January 2005]
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Finished his second album with A Perfect Circle, called Thirteenth Step. Is currently on tour in Europe and planning a US tour. Is on the cover of Revolver for October [October 2003]
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After a world tour and promotion of the last Tool album "10,000 Days", the band will begin writing their next studio album, which should be released later this year or 2009. [February 2008]
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The band flew to Portland, Maine to have the new TOOL record mastered by Bob Ludwig. This was done on January 31. The CD will be released some time in early May. [January 2006]
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New Tool album is finally completed and ready for release in spring. [February 2006]
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filming "sleping dogs lie." playing the part of Deputy Lance. with Ed Asner, Brad Wilk. produced by Red Rock Entertainment Developement. [July 2004]
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Finished up a new Puscifer track collaboration with Danny Lohner and Milla Jovavich. [December 2008]
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Released a collection of remixes titled "V is for Viagra, the Vagina Remixes." Remixes by Paul Barker, Danny Lohner, Dave Ogilvie, Aaron Turner, Lustmord. [April 2008]
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Harvested his first Northern Arizona Cabernet Sauvignon on what has been named Judith's Block of the Merkin Vineyards, Merkin West. [September 2007]
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Touring with his band A Perfect Circle. [October 2003]
Formerly engaged to Jennifer Brena Ferguson. (2003)
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He is a big fan of Bill Hicks. In Tool's third album, there are many references to this great stand-up comic and they take excerpts from his performances.