Maynard James Keenan's 2019 Activities and Career Overview
Maynard James Keenan remained active in 2019 with music, acting, and business operations. He is the lead vocalist of Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer, and continues to balance these projects with his wine and restaurant ventures. His primary public activities in 2019 centered on touring, recording, and managing his Arizona-based businesses, with no major solo album release that year according to Forbes.
His net worth in 2019 was estimated by multiple outlets to be in the range of $60 million, derived from music royalties, touring revenue, and his successful wine and restaurant brands as reported by Forbes. He operates the Caduceus Cellars and Merkin Vineyards in Arizona, which have grown in reputation and sales volume over the years.
Business Ventures and Wine Operations
Caduceus Cellars and Merkin Vineyards are located in Jerome, Arizona, and produce a range of wines that Keenan actively promotes. The wineries have become a significant part of his public identity and a stable source of income alongside his music career per Business Insider.
In 2019, Keenan continued to expand the visibility of his wine brands through tours, tastings, and collaborations. He also manages the restaurant Don Juan Tiraditos in Phoenix, Arizona, which focuses on Peruvian cuisine and has been a local fixture since its opening as covered by Business Insider.
Music Projects and Collaborations
Tool released the album "Fear Inoculum" in 2019, which marked the band's first studio album in 13 years. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and received widespread critical acclaim, reinforcing Keenan's central role in the band's legacy per Billboard.
Beyond Tool, Keenan continued to tour and release material with Puscifer and A Perfect Circle throughout 2019. Puscifer's "Existential Reckoning" was in development during this period, and Keenan maintained a consistent presence with live shows under the Puscifer brand according to Billboard.