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Maynard James Keenan (born 1964) is an American rock singer, songwriter, musician, producer, winemaker, and actor. He is best known as the lead singer of the multi-platinum rock bands Tool and A Perfect Circle. In 2003, he created Puscifer as a side project, financing and releasing its first studio album in October 2007. Puscifer made its concert debut in Las Vegas in February 2009, and Tool began their 2009 summer tour, headlining the Mile High Music Festival and Lollapalooza, with Keenan integrating dates for signing sessions to promote his wine. In addition to his music career, he has performed improvisational stand-up comedy, as inspired by close friend Bill Hicks, and ventured into acting, making his feature film debut in April 2009 with the release of Crank: High Voltage. He is the current owner of Merkin Vineyards and the associated winery, Caduceus Cellars, and has part ownership of Stronghold Vineyards, all located in Arizona, where he resides. Among other business ventures, he is a partner in the Los Angeles restaurant Cobras & Matadors and owns a produce market in Cornville, Arizona. In July 2009, Keenan opened an organic market in Arizona featuring a tasting room for his wines as well as a food court.