page_title: Maynard James Keenan
section_title: The Army
hierarchical_section_title: Maynard James Keenan / Early life / The Army
context_page_description: Maynard James Keenan is an American rock singer, songwriter, musician, and producer. He sings in the band Tool, and also in the band A Perfect Circle. He has a side project called Puscifer.
context_section_description: Keenan joined the United States Army after he graduated from high school. He wanted to use the G.I. Bill to go to art school. He joined the United States Military Academy Preparatory School (West Point Prep School) where he picked up the nickname "Maynard". He did very well in his training, but said no to an offer to stay in the Army and work at West Point. He decided to start his music career instead.
caption: Keenan's photo in a United States Military Academy Preparatory School yearbook (class of 1984)
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