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Maynard James Keenan of Tool on Sessanta! creative processes! early days of Tool! and wine-making!

Here's my interview with the enigmatic three-time frontman of Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer.

On this episode, Scott welcomes back the iconic frontman of Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer for his second time on Lipps Service — Maynard James Keenan! Maynard discusses the Sessanta tour (in celebration of his 60th birthday), his upbringing in Ohio, his experience in the army, and what it's like living in LA. The two also get into Maynard's extensive interests, ranging from Jiu-Jitsu, UFC, and wine-making to opening and owning multiple restaurants. Maynard also talks about his favorite records and how they influence his wine-making. The episode closes with some of Maynard's favorite underground bands, TV shows, and comedians. Tune in for another insightful conversation with the one and only Maynard James Keenan!

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Timestamps

00:00 - Intro

00:20 - Black Sabbath

02:00 - Comedy openers

03:21 - Early influences

04:45 - Time management

06:03 - Growing up in Ohio

09:55 - Life in the army

15:09 - First band CAD (CAD song becoming Sober)

17:33 - Moving to LA / early days of Tool

20:32 - Scientology gun story

22:39 - Religion

23:29 - Creative process

27:34 - UFC and fighting

28:43 - Sessanta tour / touring

32:24 - Merkin Vineyard / living in Arizona

38:23 - Talking about context and wine

40:09 - Jiu-Jitsu

42:05 - Favorite restaurants

44:28 - Favorite records

45:56 - Underground bands

47:29 - Car speakers / Portlandia

48:40 - Comedians

51:00 - Closing remarks

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Credits

Host Scott Lipps

Edited by Steven Meiers

Music by Robby Hoff

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY

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Music and fashion impresario Scott Lipps, drummer for Courtney Love and owner of Lipps LA and One Management, sits down for intimate conversations with some of the biggest names in music and pop culture. From Anthony Kiedis, Randy Jackson, Courtney Love, G Eazy, and many more. Originally airing on Dash Radio, published here as a one-hour podcast. Stay tuned for exciting episodes ahead…