Maynard Keenan Backs West Point Classmate Forced Out

0:00It's April 6th, from the studio to the stage, this is Music News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Tool frontman, Maynard James Keenan, just through his weight behind an old West Point classmate, four-star General Randy George, who got forced into early, retirement as Army Chief of Staff. Defense Secretary Pete Higgseth made the call for George to step down right away, linked to ongoing clashes over Army personnel and leadership gripes. According to reports, Keenan and George connected back in the early 1980s at West Point Prep, where most cadets were all in on military life, but Keenan wrestled with doubts and chose a different path toward music. In an Instagram post on April 5th, Keenan shared photos from their Academy days and reflected on skipping a full Army commitment despite excelling. There initially, crediting George as one of the few who backed his choice. George built a 40-year career, topping out as Chief of Staff, and now Keenan is paying

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