A Perfect Circle

It's assumed the next incarnation of the band will most likely contain an arrangement of the above members. Redbone survived the crash of a small plane in the early 1980s and now travels to engagements exclusively by car. The liner notes of aMOTION list the members of the band as follows: Maynard James Keenan, Billy Howerdel, Josh Freese, Danny Lohner, Paz Lenchantin, Troy van Leeuwen, Jeordie White, James Iha and Tim Alexander. His recurrent gags involve the influence of alcohol, claiming to have written works well before his time (as part of the age mystery schtick), and his concerts blend performance, comedy, and skilled instrumentals. As there will be no activity from A Perfect Circle for a number of years (due to Maynard James Keenan's commitment to his other band Tool) it is assumed the band will be reformed for the next album depending on which musicians are available. Billy Howerdel has mentioned in November 2004 that the band will definitely contain Keenan and himself, and most likely Josh Freese. On top of soundtrack and lesser compositions, Redbone has released approximately a dozen albums and earned a near cultic fan community who will travel significant distances to hear him perform. Note: While the above is the latest line-up to appear live, as of the release of eMOTIVe and aMOTION, it is unclear as to who exactly is in the band. He has an extensive and enviable performance history with musical greats and has made appearances in even popular cartoons including those of Mister Boffo and Gary Larson.

A third album, eMOTIVe was released on November 2, 2004, which contains anti-war cover songs of artists such as John Lennon, and Joni Mitchell. Records in 1975. The band released their second album, Thirteenth Step, in September 16, 2003. Redbone finally released his first album, "On the Track," for Warner Bros. These positions were taken over by ex-Marilyn Manson bassist Jeordie White (formerly known as Twiggy Ramirez) and ex-Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha. In 1974, Rolling Stone Magazine ran a feature article on Redbone, a full year before he even had a recording contract. Described in the article as "so authentic you can hear the surface noise," Redbone told the magazine that he was the love child of Paganini and Jenny Lind. Between Lenchantin leaving the band for Billy Corgan's new band Zwan and van Leeuwen becoming the new tour guitarist of Queens of the Stone Age, the band was in need for a new bassist and guitarist for their live performances. Frequent appearances in Toronto clubs and at folk music festivals in the early 1970s helped him to build his musical reputation and his mysterious persona.

While the band's first single, "Judith", brought some comparisons to Tool, the album is quite different. It is known that he lived in Canada for years, where he first began performing in public. At this time Tool was tied up in negotiations with their record label, allowing Keenan much time to complete the work. Supposedly born in Cyprus to Armenian parents (né Dickran Gobalian, according to some sources), Redbone cultivates an aura of mystery and therefore is not easy to biographize. Joined by The Vandals drummer Josh Freese, ex- Failure guitarist Troy van Leeuwen, and bassist/violinist Paz Lenchantin (later of Zwan), the band rehearsed the music that Howerdel had begun and finished their debut album Mer de Noms (French "Sea of Names"). Leon Redbone (born August 26, 1949) is a performer of classic early 20th-century, jazz, and blues music who has been called the most famous non-famous American musician. During the band's first tour, this was a long purple wig, but now seems to be various colours and styles from one live performance to another.

To separate his appearance from Tool, Keenan wears a long wig on his otherwise bald scalp at all A Perfect Circle live appearances, photo shoots and music videos. A Perfect Circle is a progressive rock band, formed by guitarist Billy Howerdel. Howerdel had worked as a guitar tech for bands such as Nine Inch Nails, The Smashing Pumpkins, Fishbone, Guns N' Roses and Tool. During the recording of Tool's Ænima album, he played demos of his music to Tool's singer, Maynard James Keenan, who, although Howerdel originally wanted a female singer, offered himself as vocalist should Howerdel form a band. Passive from eMOTIVe. Imagine from eMOTIVe.

Counting Bodies Like Sheep to the Rhythm of the War Drums from eMOTIVe. Blue from Thirteenth Step. The Outsider from Thirteenth Step. Weak and Powerless from Thirteenth Step.

Thinking of You from Mer de Noms. 3 Libras from Mer de Noms. The Hollow from Mer de Noms. Judith from Mer de Noms.

aMOTION (2004). eMOTIVe (2004). Thirteenth Step (2003). Mer de Noms (2000).

Josh Freese - Drums. Jeordie White - Bass. James Iha - Guitar. Billy Howerdel - Guitar.

Maynard James Keenan - Vocals.