Maynard James Keenan filmography and biography

Date of birth: 17 April 1964, Akron, Ohio, USA

Maynard James Keenan trivia

- Lead singer of the bands Tool and A Perfect Circle.
- (1984) Attended the United States Military Academy ("West Point") prep school.
- Was offered a lead role in the film Panic Room by 'David Fincher' himself, but turned it down due to commitments to his band Tool.
- (1995) Son Devo born.
- (1998) Co-founded the music group A Perfect Circle with Billy Howerdel, a friend of his who also worked as a guitar technician for Nine Inch Nails.
- Is a big fan of The Kids in the Hall.
- Attended Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Was classmates with Gillian Anderson (I) at Kendall University.
- He is a big fan of Bill Hicks (II). In Tool's third album, there are many references to this great stand-up comic and they take excerpts from his performances.
- Formerly engaged to Jennifer Brena Ferguson. (2003)
- Bandmate of Adam Jones (II), Justin Chancellor, and Danny Carey (II).
- He is a wine enthusiast, and has over 2000 bottles of wine in his house. He also runs his own vineyard called Caduceus Cellars.
- Works with Nine Inch Nails guitarist/bassist/keyboardist Danny Lohner in the band Puscifer.
- Is a big fan of Mr. Show with Bob and David, appearing in two episodes from the first season
- Founder of Puscifer, a multi-media project.

Maynard James Keenan quotes

- "Once you take yourself too seriously the art will suffer."
- "People have to follow their hearts, and if their hearts lead them to Wal-Mart, so be it."
- "The record company's worst fear is that you'll fall in love or get rich."
- "If I'd been ranting and raving for years, you wouldn't be listening to me right now."
- "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."