"Maynard James Keenan, a well-known figure, achieved his initial success due to a novelty 90s comedy song named '"not by the hair of my chinny-chin-chin'""

In the early 1990s, Maynard James Keenan was a member of the comedy-punk band Green Jellö (later Green Jellÿ), which played a significant role in his musical career. Keenan's bandmates in Green Jellö included Bill Manspeaker, the band's founder, and Danny Carey, who would later become the drummer for Tool.

Manspeaker invited Maynard to join Green Jellö as they needed another singer, and Danny Carey was already part of the group at that time[1][2]. This experience provided Keenan with early performance experience, connections, and a creative outlet preceding and during the formation of Tool.

Green Jellö was known for its comedic and satirical approach, which contrasted with the more serious tone Keenan developed later in Tool. Being part of this band likely helped Keenan develop stage presence, performance versatility, and rock music connections in Los Angeles that contributed to his growth as an artist[1].

In 1990, around the same time as Tool's formation, Maynard was also a member of Green Jellö. One of their most notable works was the long-form video album, Cereal Killer, which featured a twisted version of the nursery rhyme Three Little Pigs, with Maynard, Les Claypool, and Pauly Shore providing vocals. This release was a surprise hit, reaching Number 5 in the UK and US Top 20, before Maynard's song "Sober" from Tool[3].

After the success of Three Little Pigs, Maynard spent less time with Green Jelly as Tool's career took off. Tool's debut EP, Opiate, was released in March 1992. Maynard moved to Los Angeles from Michigan in 1988, where he played bass and sang in local bands texANS and Children Of The Anachronistic Dynasty before joining Green Jellö and forming Tool[4].

Before his involvement with Green Jellö, Manspeaker used $60,000 from the label to create Cereal Killer. However, due to a legal threat from the US dessert company Jell-O, the band's name was changed from Green Jellö to Green Jellÿ[5]. Manspeaker, reflecting the humor present in both bands, considered Puscifer, one of Keenan's later projects, to be Maynard's Green Jellÿ[6].

Green Jellö released their debut mini album Let It Be in 1984 and Triple Live Möther Gööse At Budokan in 1989[7]. Danny Carey, who later became the drummer for Tool, was already playing drums with Green Jellö during this time.

In summary, Maynard James Keenan's involvement with Green Jellö played a crucial role in his early career, providing him with performance experience, connections, and a creative outlet that contributed to his growth as an artist. The band's comedic and satirical approach contrasted with the more serious tone Keenan developed later in Tool, illustrating the breadth of his early influences and experiences.

[1] https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/may/02/maynard-james-keenan-tool-interview-fear-infinity [2] https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/maynard-james-keenan-tool-interview-1028844/ [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Little_Pigs_(Green_Jellö_song) [4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maynard_James_Keenan [5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Jellö [6] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puscifer [7] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Jellö_discography

The release of Green Jellö's debut mini album, 'Let It Be', was in 1984, with Danny Carey already playing drums for the band.
Before joining Tool, Maynard James Keenan was a member of Green Jellö, and they released another album, 'Triple Live Möther Gööse At Budokan', in 1989.
The band's long-form video album, 'Cereal Killer', which featured a twisted nursery rhyme, was a surprise hit, reaching Number 5 on both the UK and US Top 20 charts, prior to the release of Maynard's song "Sober" with Tool in 1990.
Maynard moved to Los Angeles in 1988 and played bass and sang in local bands, texANS and Children Of The Anachronistic Dynasty, before joining Green Jellö and later forming Tool.
Green Jellö's founder, Bill Manspeaker, invited Maynard to join the band when they needed another singer, and Danny Carey was already part of the group at that time.
Green Jellö's membership included Maynard, Manspeaker, Danny Carey, Les Claypool, and Pauly Shore, who provided vocals on "Three Little Pigs".
Maynard's performance experience, connections, and creative outlet in Green Jellö greatly contributed to his growth as an artist, preparing him for the formation and success of Tool.
Manspeaker considered Puscifer, one of Keenan's later projects, to be Maynard's Green Jellÿ, reflecting the humor present in both bands.
Green Jellö's unique blend of comedy and satire in their music influenced Maynard's initial development of stage presence and versatility, contrasting with the more serious tone he later brought to his work in Tool and other heavy-genre bands such as Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer.

"Maynard James Keenan, a well-known figure, achieved his initial success due to a novelty 90s comedy song named '"not by the hair of my chinny-chin-chin'""