What is Max Weinberg’s Net Worth and Salary?
Max Weinberg is a well-known American drummer and television personality whose net worth is estimated to be $45 million. He is best known for his work as a drummer in the E Street Band with Bruce Springsteen, as well as his role as bandleader for The Max Weinberg 7, which was featured on two different versions of Conan O’Brien’s late-night shows.
Despite the end of his time on “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” in 2010, Weinberg has continued to tour with his own ensemble. Additionally, he has maintained his relationship with Springsteen, joining him on tour in recent years.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Max Weinberg was born on April 13, 1951 in Newark, New Jersey to Jewish parents Ruth, a high school P.E. teacher, and Bertram, a lawyer. He grew up with three sisters named Patty, Abby, and Nancy. Weinberg’s passion for music began at a young age when his parents took him to Broadway shows starting when he was only two. By the age of six, he had already started playing the drums and went on to become a local star after performing at a bar mitzvah with Herbie Zane’s band.
In his teenage years, Weinberg played in a number of local rock bands in New Jersey, including the Epsilons and Blackstone. He attended Columbia High School before transferring to Seton Hall University as a film studies major.
Max Weinberg’s Career as Drummer for the E Street Band
Max Weinberg auditioned for the E Street Band and became their new drummer after Springsteen lost his previous drummer. Weinberg quickly rose to fame with the band, recording albums such as “Born to Run” and “Darkness on the Edge of Town” and embarking on tours. However, he fell into a slump in 1980 due to tendinitis, but was able to bounce back with the help of jazz drummer Joe Morello and had one of his greatest successes with the release of the album “Born in the U.S.A.” Although Weinberg was present on subsequent tours, the E Street Band dissolved in 1989, leading Weinberg to pursue other career pursuits such as motivational corporate seminars and founding his own record company. The E Street Band reunited in 1999 for a reunion tour and went on to record several albums, with Weinberg continuing to tour with the band. In 2014, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of the E Street Band.
Max Weinberg’s Career as a Late Night Talk Show Bandleader
In 1993, Max Weinberg met Conan O’Brien and was given an audition for a spot on his show. He formed the Max Weinberg 7, which became the official house band of “Late Night with Conan O’Brien.” Weinberg served as the show’s music director, and his involvement in O’Brien’s comedy sketches made him a television celebrity.
In 2000, Weinberg became O’Brien’s new sidekick following the departure of Andy Richter. He moved with O’Brien to “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” in 2009. However, his role as bandleader on the new program was short-lived due to hosting and time-slot conflicts, resulting in O’Brien’s ousting from NBC in early 2010.
Max Weinberg’s Post-“Tonight Show” Career
After the end of “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien,” Max Weinberg formed the Max Weinberg Big Band, consisting of 15 members, and performed at various venues. Along with this, he continued to tour with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. In addition, Weinberg also played at weddings and bar mitzvahs.
Health Scares for Max Weinberg
Max Weinberg underwent a 12-hour open-heart valve repair surgery in early 2010 and successfully recovered from it.
In 2011, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer but kept it a secret until 2017. He underwent successful surgery to treat the disease.
Personal Life
Max Weinberg married Rebecca Schick, a high school teacher, in 1981. They have two children: Ali and Jay. Ali works in news media, while Jay is the drummer for the heavy metal band Slipknot.
Max Weinberg’s Homes
Max Weinberg has multiple homes, including a 34+ acre property in Red Bank, New Jersey, a home in Los Angeles, California near Runyon Canyon, and a house in Delray Beach, Florida. In the 90s, Weinberg built an 8,900-square-foot home in Middletown Township, New Jersey after feeling taken advantage of in a real estate purchase. He is known for buying and flipping homes, as well as maintaining his own residences.
Weinberg’s L.A. home is a 2,916 square foot wood and brick exterior with a glass and wood interior. The house features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, tall floor to ceiling windows, concrete floors, built-in shelves, cabinetry, and desks in the kitchen and baths. The kitchen has a long breakfast bar and opens into the open and spacious family/living room. The master bedroom has built-in shelving and a large bathroom with garden views. The backyard has angular steps leading to the patio area, built-in sofa lounges, a fire pit, and an angular shaped swimming pool with an outdoor shower.
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