In an electrifying surprise at Forest Hills Stadium, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard welcomed a special guest to the stage: renowned drummer Max Weinberg. This unexpected appearance came just a week after his son, Jay Weinberg, performed with the Australian psych-rock band.
Max Weinberg Joins the Band
During a recent concert in Queens, the band expressed their desire to invite Jay Weinberg, the former Slipknot drummer who has made several cameo appearances with them over the past few years, notably at the Field of Visions II festival in Colorado last weekend. However, with Jay preoccupied in Nashville, King Gizzard’s Joey Walker revealed the plan to the audience:
“In continuing with the tradition that we started over the last year or so, where we get our friend Jay Weinberg to come out and play a song with us. It’d be rude not to. But Jay’s busy, he’s down in Nashville, so Jay made a call. ‘Alright, I’m going to call dad.’”
An Iconic Performance
As the anticipation grew, Walker announced, “So, we got Max Weinberg, drove all the way from Atlantic City to come up and play a song with us, so give it up for fucking Max Weinberg.” The legendary drummer, best known for his work with Bruce Springsteen and Conan O’Brien, then appeared onstage with sticks in hand. Walker humorously added, “I just got nervous.”
Max joined the band for a spirited extended rendition of their track “Hot Water,” showcasing both his drumming prowess and his connection with the band.
Upcoming Shows
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard’s concert series at Forest Hills Stadium wraps up Saturday night, after which they will head to Brooklyn for another performance at Under the K Bridge Park on Sunday.
