First published 2016
This authorized biography chronicles the life of Maynard James Keenan, the musician behind Tool and A Perfect Circle who later became a respected vintner. Co-author Sarah Jensen draws on three decades of friendship to trace Keenan's path from his Midwest upbringing through Army service and art school to working at a Boston pet shop before achieving international recognition. The book reveals previously untold stories of setbacks and victories that shaped his career in music and winemaking. Jensen includes sidebar commentary from Keenan himself, along with insights from family, friends, teachers, and music industry figures. Alex Grey provides the foreword, and photographs span from Keenan's childhood to recent years. The narrative shows how creative integrity and persistent work can transform artistic vision into reality across multiple fields.
Genres: non-fiction, biography-memoir, music
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
Setting: Boston, Midwest
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
272 pages · Hardcover · Backbeat