Tool’s Maynard James Keenan slams drag bans after appearing in drag at Florida concert

Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan flouted Florida’s recently passed anti-drag law this weekend when he appeared onstage wearing drag at an all-ages concert in Daytona Beach.

Keenan, who is famous for wearing outlandish costumes during performances, reportedly took the stage for his band’s set at the Welcome to Rockville festival Sunday wearing a blond wig, smeared red lipstick, and prosthetic breasts.

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Organizers in Tampa cited an anti-drag bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) as the reason for the cancelation.

Following the performance, some outlets speculated that Keenan may have intended to protest the Florida law, one of several signed by anti-LGBTQ+ governor Ron DeSantis (R) last week, which allows the state to revoke the business licenses of venues that allow minors to see “an adult live performance.” While the text of the law does not mention drag, a handout from the governor’s recent news conference stated that drag shows are considered adult live performances “without serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.”

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As the festival at Daytona International Speedway was an all-ages event, Keenan technically broke the law.

We couldn’t think of a better way to close out our biggest day in Rockville history with @Tool . Until next year Rockvillians ✌️