Drummer Max Weinberg made a surprise guest appearance with King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard during their Saturday performance at Forest Hills Stadium.
Key facts
- •Max Weinberg performed as a second drummer on the song "Hot Water."
- •The guest appearance took place at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens.
- •Jay Weinberg, Max's son, previously performed with the band at the Field of Visions II festival.
- •Max Weinberg traveled from Atlantic City to join the band after being contacted by his son.
- •King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard are scheduled to play at Under the K Bridge Park in Brooklyn on Sunday.
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard welcomed surprise guest Max Weinberg to the stage during their concert at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens on Saturday. The performance followed a recent trend of the band featuring drummer Jay Weinberg, Max's son, who had performed with the group at their Field of Visions II festival in Colorado the previous weekend.
Arranging the Guest Appearance
Band member Joey Walker explained to the audience that the group had intended to invite Jay Weinberg to perform again during their three-show stand in Queens. Because Jay was in Nashville, he contacted his father, Max Weinberg, to fill the spot. Max Weinberg traveled from Atlantic City to participate in the show.
Performance Details
Max Weinberg, known for his work with the E Street Band and as a drummer for Conan O'Brien, joined the band as a second drummer. He performed a lengthy version of the song "Hot Water" with the group. The band's residency at Forest Hills Stadium concludes Saturday, with a subsequent performance scheduled for Sunday at Under the K Bridge Park in Brooklyn.
Timeline
- Last weekendJay Weinberg performed with King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard at the Field of Visions II festival.
- SaturdayMax Weinberg joined the band onstage at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens.
- SundayThe band is scheduled to perform at Under the K Bridge Park in Brooklyn.
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