Maynard James Keenan Mourns Death of His Father

Maynard James Keenan is mourning the death of his father Mike, who died in his home this past Friday (Feb. 7).

The Tool frontman shared a post on Saturday dedicated to his dad’s passing, and it included a series of photos as well as a lengthy caption.

“My Father, Mike Keenan, also my Wrestling coach and HS Teacher, passed early yesterday. He went peacefully in his room. And for those of you who knew him, that sounds quite boring. He lived an interesting life. He was Recently described as ‘Wild and Ungovernable’,” the singer wrote.

“Just one example: Over a year ago he was hit by the train in Scottville on his way home from a pow wow. Survived, but refused to go to the hospital for fear they would keep him from going competitive skiing in Helsinki in seven days. With broken ribs. Totaled the truck. MY truck, btw. Hit by the train that only comes through Scottville once a month. This was my father. And he will be missed.”

See the tribute below.

Keenan followed up the initial post with another one for individuals who were hoping to send flowers in his honor.

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“Those looking to send flowers or thoughts or prayers, things my father would view as all equally useless, instead please make a donation in his name to the Arizona Raptor Center or the Sedona Wolf Sanctuary… Thank you,” he wrote in the caption, which included tags for both organizations.

We send our condolences to Keenan and his loved ones as they grieve the loss.