Maynard James Keenan of Tool clarifies drag outfit was not a protest against Florida's anti-drag ban.
TL;DR
Maynard James Keenan, the lead singer of Tool, protested Florida's new anti-drag ban by appearing on stage in drag during the band's Daytona Beach gig. The law, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, prohibits minors from attending drag shows among other anti-trans policies. Keenan's protest took place at an all-ages festival, meaning he was technically in breach of the new law. Other musicians, including Lizzo and Hayley Williams, have also spoken out against similar legislation in Tennessee.
- Tool's Maynard James Keenan protests Florida's anti-drag ban at Daytona Beach gig NME
- Maynard says wearing drag at Tool's Welcome to Rockville set “had nothing to do with Florida” Brooklyn Vegan
- SEE: Tool frontman performs in drag during Central Florida show following new state legislation WFTV Orlando
- Tool’s Maynard James Keenan Insists Drag Outfit “Had Nothing to Do with Florida” Consequence
- TOOL's MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN: Wearing drag onstage "had nothing to do with Florida" Revolver Magazine
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