Bruce Springsteen E Street Band tours no longer have to worry about Max Weinberg’s availability for tour dates. He has split from Conan O’Brien in a widely expected decision. Here’s statements from both.
From Conan: “Max has been a huge part of my life for the past 17 years and he is an incredible band leader and musician. I hope he can find time to stop by the new show, sit in with the band, and pretend to find my monologue funny.”
From Max: “17 years — a lifetime on TV. Conan and I met on a New York City street corner in the Spring of 1993 and my association with Conan, his staff, and crew has been a deeply rewarding experience for me. And, making music with Jimmy Vivino, Mark Pender, La Bamba, Scott Healey, Mike Merritt, and percussionist James Wormsworth enabled me to become a better musician and bandleader. I thank them for their first-rate work on the bandstand. I wish Conan and his show the best and I do look forward to dropping by.”
Max has been focused on his new Big Band, moved back to New Jersey, and wants to keep playing with Bruce.
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