Does Max Weinberg Want to Be Jay Leno's New Bandleader? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 04-08-2010, 09:13 AM

Despite NBC and Conan O'Brien's Team Coco throwing barbs at one another, it appears that there may be a defector in the Team Coco camp, according to Movieline.

Movieline reports that Conan O'Brien bandleader Max Weinberg, who is also the longtime primary drummer for Bruce Springsteen's E-Street Band, has been making some rumblings about taking the "Tonight Show" bandleader position after Kevin Eubanks exits.

Eubanks announced his plans to depart from "Tonight" in February. NBC wouldn't comment on the Weinberg-"Tonight Show" rumors.

Conan is in the midst of planning his summer comedy tour, bringing along some of the Max Weinberg 7 bandmates. But, Weinberg himself isn't part of the tour. No word on what the E-Street Band will be doing this summer. .

http://www.movieline.com/2010/04/exc...bandleader.php

TV Knowledge Fan · 04-13-2010, 02:38 AM

1) This item might be a rumor.
2) If not, then why would Max want to become musical director for the man who helped drive Conan off NBC in the first place? Money? Stock in NBC/Universal? A tentative side deal with "Old Scratch"?
3) Now that Conan is definitely returning to TV this November (on TBS), don't you think he'd want faithful, loyal Max back behind the drums in some permutation of the "Max Weinberg 7" for the new show?
4) Isn't it time for you to be in bed?

04-08-2010, 09:13 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Does Max Weinberg Want to Be Jay Leno's New Bandleader? Despite NBC and Conan O'Brien's Team Coco throwing barbs at one another, it appears that there may be a defector in the Team Coco camp, according to Movieline. Movieline reports that Conan O'Brien bandleader Max Weinberg, who is also the longtime primary drummer for Bruce Springsteen's E-Street Band, has been making some rumblings about taking the "Tonight Show" bandleader position after Kevin Eubanks exits. Eubanks announced his plans to depart from "Tonight" in February. NBC wouldn't comment on the Weinberg-"Tonight Show" rumors. Conan is in the midst of planning his summer comedy tour, bringing along some of the Max Weinberg 7 bandmates. But, Weinberg himself isn't part of the tour. No word on what the E-Street Band will be doing this summer. . http://www.movieline.com/2010/04/exc...bandleader.php Attached Images
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04-13-2010, 02:38 AM	#2
TV Knowledge Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 29, 2006 Location: Long Branch, N.J. Posts: 2,577	There are several things to consider... 1) This item might be a rumor. 2) If not, then why would Max want to become musical director for the man who helped drive Conan off NBC in the first place? Money? Stock in NBC/Universal? A tentative side deal with "Old Scratch"? 3) Now that Conan is definitely returning to TV this November (on TBS), don't you think he'd want faithful, loyal Max back behind the drums in some permutation of the "Max Weinberg 7" for the new show? 4) Isn't it time for you to be in bed?