Maynard James Keenan Wiki Biography
Maynard James Keenan, or to give him his birth name James Herbert Keenan, is a famous personality in the entertainment industry. According to the latest estimations, Maynard James Keenanâs net worth reaches the sum of $45 million dollars. One of the sources of Maynard James net worth is music, as he is well known musician, songwriter and producer of records. He is the winner of two Grammy Awards. Another source of Keenan net worth is acting. He is a well known comedian. Furthermore, the third source of Maynard James Keenan net worth is winemaking. He is the owner of Caduceus Cellars, Merkin Vineyards and one of the owners of Stronghold Vineyards. Maynard James Keenan was born on April 17, 1964 in Ravenna, Ohio, United States.
Maynard James Keenan Net Worth $45 Million
Maynard James Keenan has been accumulating his net worth since 1986. He is variously known as an ambient, experimental, post-industrial, industrial rock, progressive metal, art rock, alternative rock and alternative metal musician. Maynard James Keenan is the lead singer of the band called âToolâ. Together with the band, Maynard has released thirteen singles, eight music videos, four studio albums, four video albums, a compilation album and an EP. All four studio albums were very successful and added much to Maynard Jamesâ net worth. The first album titled âUndertowâ (1993) was twice certified platinum, the second album âĂnimaâ (1996) was certified three times platinum, the third album âLateralusâ (2001) reached the top position of the United States, Australian and Canadian charts and was certified two times platinum in United States, and the fourth album called â10,000 Daysâ (2006) reached the top of the charts in the United States, Australia, Netherland, New Zealand and Canada and was certified platinum in United States. âToolâ won two Grammy Awards.
In addition to this, in 1999 Keenan together with Billy Howerdel founded the supergroup called âA Perfect Circleâ. The band was active from 1999 to 2004, and reunited in 2010. âThe Perfect Circleâ has released nine singles, ten music videos, three studio albums, two compilation albums, an EPs, a video album and a promotional single. All three studio albums were very successful. The first two entitled âMer de Nomsâ (2000) and âThirteenth Stepâ (2003) grossed 1 million copies in sales and were certified platinum in United States. The third one entitled âeMOTIVeâ (2004) received gold certification in United States.
Since 1995, Keenanâs net worth has been increased by his side project âPusciferâ. The project has released two studio albums, four remix albums, two live albums, three EPs, seven singles and nine music videos. The website puscifer.com has been created, where fans are able to join the community or purchase stuff related to the project in the store and read the latest news. It is expected that the net worth of the famous singer will rise in the future too.
Maynard James Keenan was married to Jenna Brena Ferguson but the couple divorced. Later, he married Lei Li. It has been reported that he is the father of a son, Devo H. Keenan, back vocalist of âA Perfect Circleâ, and a daughter.
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| Full Name | Maynard James Keenan |
| Net Worth | $45 Million |
| Date Of Birth | April 17, 1964 |
| Place Of Birth | Ravenna, Ohio, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.7 m) |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Record producer, Actor, Winemaker |
| Education | Kendall College of Art and Design, United States Military Academy, 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, Judith Marie Keenan, Michael Loren Keenan |
| Nicknames | James Herbert Keenan , M.J. Keenan , Maynard Keenan |
| IMDB | www.imdb.com/name/nm0444665 |
| Music Groups | Tool, A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, Green JellĂż, Children of the Anachronistic Dynasty, Tapeworm |
| Movies | Vile, Queens of Country, Blood into Wine, Crank: High Voltage, Bikini Bandits Experience, Sleeping Dogs Lie, Bikini Bandits: Briefs, Shorts & Panties, Vile, Queens of Country, Blood into Wine, Crank: High Voltage, Sleeping Dogs Lie, Bikini Bandits Experience, Bikini Bandits: Briefs, Shorts & Panties |
| Trademark | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Elaborate stage makeup |
| 2 | Blue body paint, wigs and big sunglasses |
| Quote | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Iâm a pessimist. But Iâm a pessimist with a sense of responsibility. If I had never joined the military, the weight of my words wouldnât be so heavy. |
| 2 | If Iâd been ranting and raving for years, you wouldnât be listening to me right now. |
| 3 | The record companyâs worst fear is that youâll fall in love or get rich. |
| 4 | People have to follow their hearts, and if their hearts lead them to Wal-Mart, so be it. |
| 5 | Once you take yourself too seriously the art will suffer. |
| Fact | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Headlined the first day of Donington Download festival in England [June 2006] |
| 2 | (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. |
| 3 | Touring with his band, A Perfect Circle. [March 2004] |
| 4 | recording a collection of political songs with âA Perfect Circleâ for release just before the election. [July 2004] |
| 5 | Working on writing and recording Toolâs next album. [January 2004] |
| 6 | Began working on the initial tracking of the first Puscifer full length release. [October 2006] |
| 7 | Broke ground in Northern Arizona to plant vineyards. [March 2003] |
| 8 | in the rehearsal studio writing the new âToolâ album. [July 2004] |
| 9 | Released the first Puscifer full length album, âV is for Vaginaâ through his own label Puscifer Entertainment. Independently owned and funded. [October 2007] |
| 10 | Processed his first batch of grapes, sourced from Ca fruit until his vines in Northern Arizona start to produce. [September 2004] |
| 11 | Writing and jamming for the new Tool album. [January 2005] |
| 12 | 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] |
| 13 | After a world tour and promotion of the last Tool album â10,000 Daysâ, the band will begin writing their next studio album, which should be released later this year or 2009. [February 2008] |
| 14 | 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] |
| 15 | New Tool album is finally completed and ready for release in spring. [February 2006] |
| 16 | filming âsleping dogs lie.â playing the part of Deputy Lance. with Ed Asner, Brad Wilk. produced by Red Rock Entertainment Developement. [July 2004] |
| 17 | Finished up a new Puscifer track collaboration with Danny Lohner and Milla Jovavich. [December 2008] |
| 18 | Released a collection of remixes titled âV is for Viagra, the Vagina Remixes.â Remixes by Paul Barker, Danny Lohner, Dave Ogilvie, Aaron Turner, Lustmord. [April 2008] |
| 19 | Harvested his first Northern Arizona Cabernet Sauvignon on what has been named Judithâs Block of the Merkin Vineyards, Merkin West. [September 2007] |
| 20 | Touring with his band A Perfect Circle. [October 2003] |
| 21 | Founder of Puscifer, a multi-media project. |
| 22 | Is a big fan of Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995), appearing in two episodes from the first season |
| 23 | Works with Nine Inch Nails guitarist/bassist/keyboardist Danny Lohner in the band Puscifer. |
| 24 | He is a wine enthusiast, and has over 2000 bottles of wine in his house. He also runs his own vineyard called Caduceus Cellars. |
| 25 | Bandmate of Adam Jones, Justin Chancellor, and Danny Carey. |
| 26 | Formerly engaged to Jennifer Brena Ferguson. (2003) |
| 27 | He is a big fan of Bill Hicks. In Toolâs third album, there are many references to this great stand-up comic and they take excerpts from his performances. |
| 28 | Was classmates with Gillian Anderson at Kendall University. |
| 29 | Attended Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, Michigan. |
| 30 | Is a big fan of The Kids in the Hall (1988). |
| 31 | 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. [1998] |
| 32 | Son Devo born. [1995] |
| 33 | Was offered a lead role in the film Panic Room (2002) by âDavid Fincherâ himself, but turned it down due to commitments to his band Tool. |
| 34 | Attended the United States Military Academy (âWest Pointâ) prep school. [1984] |
| 35 | Lead singer of the bands Tool and A Perfect Circle. |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tool: Salival | 2000 | Video writer: âHushâ, âSoberâ, âPrison Sexâ, âStinkfistâ, âĂnemaâ, âThird Eyeâ Live, âPart of Meâ Live, âPushitâ Live, âMerkabaâ, âL.A.M.C.â | |
| Tori Amos Live from NY | 1998 | Video documentary performer: âMuhammed My Friendâ | |
| Mr. Show with Bob and David | 1998 | TV Series writer â 1 episode | |
| Escape from L.A. | 1996 | as James Keenan, âSweatâ | |
| Green Jelly: Cereal Killer | 1992 | Video performer: âThree Little Pigsâ | |
| End of Watch | 2012 | writer: âMomma Sedâ â as M. Keenan | |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2010 | TV Series writer â 1 episode | |
| Resident Evil: Afterlife | 2010 | writer: âOutsider Apocalypse Remixâ | |
| The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day | 2009 | writer: âSour Grapesâ | |
| The Stepfather | 2009 | writer: âThe Undertakerâ | |
| The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 | 2009 | writer: âCounting Bodies Like Sheep to the Rhythm of the War Drumsâ â as Maynard Keenan | |
| Underworld: Rise of the Lycans | 2009 | performer: âUnderneath the Stars RenholdĂ«r Remixâ | |
| Guitar Hero World Tour | 2008 | Video Game writer: âParabolaâ, âSchismâ, âVicariousâ | |
| The Invisible | 2007 | writer: âWeak and Powerlessâ | |
| Saw II | 2005 | âRev 22:20â Rev 4:20 Mix | |
| Constantine | 2005 | writer: âPassiveâ | |
| Six Feet Under | 2004 | TV Series writer â 1 episode | |
| Underworld | 2003 | writer: âJudith Renholder Mixâ, âREV 22:20â |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comedy Bang! Bang! | 2015 | TV Series | Barf Edwards |
| What Is⊠Puscifer | 2013 | Billy D | |
| Queens of Country | 2012 | Bobby Angel | |
| Vile | 2011 | Special Agent Ford | |
| Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! | 2010 | TV Series | Singer |
| Crank: High Voltage | 2009 | Dog Walker | |
| Sleeping Dogs Lie | 2005 | Short | Deputy Lance |
| Bikini Bandits 2: Golden Rod | 2004 | Video | |
| Bikini Bandits | 2002 | Video | Satan |
| Run Ronnie Run | 2002 | Titannica Lead Singer (uncredited) | |
| Screenland Drive | 2000 | Car Thief | |
| A Perfect Circle: MTV2 Concert Live | 2000 | TV Movie |
Composer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Notice | 2010 | Short | |
| Tool: Salival | 2000 | Video |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| What Is⊠Puscifer | 2013 | executive producer |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Façade | 2005 | special thanks |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Another Music Doc: The Story of Failure | 2018 | Documentary filming | Himself |
| Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | 2017 | Documentary post-production | Himself |
| Music City USA | 2015 | Documentary | Himself |
| A Perfect Circle Live: Featuring Stone and Echo | 2013 | Video | Himself |
| Fix: The Ministry Movie | 2011/I | Documentary | Himself |
| Last Call with Carson Daly | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
| Blood Into Wine | 2010 | Documentary | Himself |
| The Heart Is a Drum Machine | 2009 | Documentary | Himself |
| Golden Gods Awards | 2009 | TV Special | |
| All We Are Saying | 2005 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| A Perfect Circle: Amotion | 2004 | Video | Himself |
| Tool: Salival | 2000 | Video | Himself |
| Tori Amos Live from NY | 1998 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Mr. Show with Bob and David | 1995-1996 | TV Series | Himself |
| Headbangers Ball | 1993 | TV Series | Himself |
| Green Jelly: Cereal Killer | 1992 | Video | Himself (behind the scenes footage) |
Archive Footage
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