Jay Weinberg is best-known as the former drummer of the band Slipknot as well as the son of Bruce Springsteen’s longtime drummer Max Weinberg. But from an early age, Jay proved to all that he was his own drummer and artist who could create a career of his own. Along with subbing for his father on in 2009 with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band, Jay stayed busy in many other projects that included groups like The Reveling, Against Me and Madball. In 2014, Jay replaced Joey Jordison as the drummer for Slipknot, and stayed with the band until his departure in November 2023. In 2024, Jay was announced as the new drummer for Infectious Grooves. He is also currently in Suicidal Tendencies.
In this episode, Jay talk about:
- His approach to clinics
- Jay’s organic discovery of drums
- Performing with Springsteen at 17
- Total commitment to the music you’re performing
- New solo project
- Trusting your instincts
- Recovering from hip surgery
- Touring with Suicidal Tendencies
- Life and music post Slipknot
- Taking every opportunity seriously
