Maynard James Keenan

American singer

Person · Open Library

Born: 1964-04-17
Works: 1

Top works

A Perfect Union of Contrary Things

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Film & TV

Acting · Ravenna, Ohio, USA

Maynard James Keenan (born James Herbert Keenan on April 17, 1964) is an American rock singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, winemaker, and actor. Originally from Ohio, Keenan spent his high school and college years in Michigan. After serving in the Army in the early 1980s, he attended Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids. He moved to Los Angeles, California in 1988 to…

Known for

Tool: Live at Lollapalooza Argentina 20252025
Every Time You Lose Your Mind: A Film About Failure — Self2025
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow — Self2025
Ozzy: No Escape from Now — Self2025
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony — Self2024
Puscifer – V Is For Versatile — Self2022
Puscifer – Parole Violator — Self / Judge Douche / Billy D2022

Article

Maynard James Keenan (born James Herbert Keenan; April 17, 1964) is an American musician who is the lead singer of the rock bands Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer.

Maynard James Keenan was born and raised in Ohio and Michigan. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving for a period of time before pursuing higher education. Following his military service, Keenan attended the Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In 1988, he relocated to Los Angeles, California, to pursue a career in interior design and set construction for film and television. Shortly after the move, Keenan co-founded the band Tool alongside guitarist Adam Jones.