Maynard James Keenan

Maynard James Keenan
Keenan performing with A Perfect Circle in 2018
Background information
Birth nameJames Herbert Keenan
Also known as
  • Gaylord C.
  • MJ Keenan
  • Dick Merkin
Born (1964-04-17) April 17, 1964
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • winemaker
  • philanthropist
Years active1986–present
Member of
Formerly of
Websitemaynardjameskeenan.com
Military Career
AllegianceUnited States
BranchU.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.

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