If there were no rewards to reap, no loving embrace to see me through this tedious path I've chosen here, I probably would have walked away by now. I'm going to wait it out (Song lyrics from "The Patient" off of the Tool album, Lateralus).
             Welcome to a reality show like no other you've seen. Fully equipped with no glitz, no glamour, no spotlight, just a dark silhouette on the horizon. When this shadowy man opens his mouth and fiercely passes air through his vocal chords, the masses feel it run through them like a dagger through their hearts. It engulfs the area within that only true art and beauty can reach or touch. Welcome to the musical life of Maynard James Keenan. Enjoy the ride through the multiple bands, platinum records, hidden identities, and the spiritual and political mind of one of modern America's best singer/songwriter.
             Maynard James Keenan's career started in April, 1991, in Los Angeles, CA, along with three other men: Danny Carey (drummer), Adam Jones (guitarist), and Paul D'Amour (bassist)(Tool: Bio). They formed, in my opinion, one of the greatest, un-well-known bands around today, Tool. Maynard has recorded five albums with Tool since their first release of Opiate in 1992. From the angry screams of Opiate, to the artistic Lateralus, Maynard has changed. Many fans have been disappointed with the latest releases from Tool because they lack the anger of the previous works. Maynard has relied with this, "The whole idea is to get it out: Write the song about it, spout off about it and get over it. I suppose I could repeat myself over and over again, but what's the point of that? The idea is, if I can't heal from my art, then how can you heal? So I've worked some things out and moved on (Loader 1)."
             Maynard also provides the lead vocals for another band. Their name, A Perfect Circle. Although the "circle" hasn't remained perfect through the last four y...