E164: Max Weinberg - The Big Beat of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band!

My guest is legendary drummer Max Weinberg of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band! In this episode we discuss Max's audition for Bruce & The E Street Band in August of 1974. What it's like to be approaching 50 years with Bruce. His 16 years as bandleader for Conan O'Brien on The Late Show and The Tonight Show, Max's son, Jay Weinberg, the drummer for Slipknot, his fantastic book, "The Big Beat" scheduled to be re-released in 2024, his drumming influences Buddy Rich, Hal Blaine, DJ Fontana. We also discuss his Big Band, Max Weinberg's Jukebox and more! Check out Max Weinberg's Jukebox website for a show near you! https://www.maxweinberg.com/ "Live From My Drum Room" is hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, and is a series of intimate "conversations" with legendary drummers and music industry friends, drawing from John's five decades in the music industry. Voted the #5 Best Drum Podcast, it's a peek behind the curtain that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed during any broadcasts!