In 1993 Max Weinberg literally ran into Conan O'Brien on the corner of 7th Ave. and 5th street in NYC and asked for an audition for his new show Late Night With Conan O'Brien on NBC. (Max technically didn't have a band when "Killer Joe, Scene of the Crime" was released). Conan was a huge Bruce Springsteen and E-Street fan so he felt obligated to audition Max. However, he was convinced Max would never fit into his show's format. Max went home and called Jimmy, who was in San Francisco at the time..... and like a scene out of The Blues Brothers, they put the band together! Jimmy called Jerry. At the time of the audition, Jerry Vivino was doing a lot of private studio functions and jingle work. He told Jimmy he had an unbelievable keyboard player that had been working on and off with him. So Jerry brought in Scott Healy!

Keep in mind these guys had never really played together as a band, but Max Weinberg was a true friend and gave the guys their shot! And of course they didn't disappoint. However, Conan thought the band would probably have a big beat, rock sound and he was already rehearsing how to tell Max they wouldn't get the gig! What a surprise when Conan walked in a little after the band began auditioning!! He took one look at the guys, heard the music, and turned to Jeff Ross, the producer. They had the same exact look on their faces!! They just listened in amazement and Conan said, "Give these guys what they want and sign them up!" It was that easy.........and the Max Weinberg 7 was born on September 13, 1993!

check out the other members of the Max Weinberg 7 (and one substitute drummer) because they deserve love too.
Max Weinberg (Drummer)
Scott Healy (Keyboards)
Mark 'Love Man' Pender (Trumpet)
Jerry Vivino (Saxophone)
Jimmy Wormworth (Substitute Drummer)