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 Keenan’s 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 ‘Tool’. 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 James’ net worth. The first album titled ‘Undertow’ (1993) was twice certified platinum, the second album ‘Ænima’ (1996) was certified three times platinum, the third album ‘Lateralus’ (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 ’10,000 Days’ (2006) reached the top of the charts in the United States, Australia, Netherland, New Zealand and Canada and was certified platinum in United States. ‘Tool’ won two Grammy Awards.
In addition to this, in 1999 Keenan together with Billy Howerdel founded the supergroup called ‘A Perfect Circle’. The band was active from 1999 to 2004, and reunited in 2010. ‘The Perfect Circle’ 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 ‘Mer de Noms’ (2000) and ‘Thirteenth Step’ (2003) grossed 1 million copies in sales and were certified platinum in United States. The third one entitled ‘eMOTIVe’ (2004) received gold certification in United States.
Since 1995, Keenan’s net worth has been increased by his side project ‘Puscifer’. 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 ‘A Perfect Circle’, and a daughter.
Tool, A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, Green Jellÿ, Children of the Anachronistic Dynasty, Tapeworm
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Elaborate stage makeup
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Blue body paint, wigs and big sunglasses
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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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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.