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Indio Today
By the People, for the People
Turnstile Opens Coachella Set with Video from Frontman's Father
The band's first live show since former guitarist's arrest for attempted murder
Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:10pm
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The emotional return of punk rock band Turnstile to the Coachella stage is reflected in the dramatic textures of shattered glass and glittering fragments.Indio TodayTurnstile performed at Coachella on Friday, marking their first live show since the band's former guitarist, Brady Ebert, was arrested for attempted murder after allegedly hitting frontman Brendan Yates' father with a car. The set opened with a video montage that included a message from Yates' father, William Yates, which was seemingly filmed before the incident with Ebert.
Why it matters
Turnstile is one of the most popular punk rock bands in the world, and their Coachella performance was highly anticipated by fans. The opening video message from Brendan Yates' father added an emotional and personal touch to the band's return to the stage following the legal issues surrounding their former guitarist.
The details
In the video, William Yates said, 'I'm Bill Yates, I'm the proud father of Brendan. They're all sons of mine. To all of the fans out there, we love you and Turnstile loves you. Enjoy the ride.' Turnstile had previously stated that William Yates survived the incident with Ebert and successfully underwent surgery.
- Turnstile performed at Coachella on Friday, April 10, 2026.
- Brady Ebert was arrested for attempted murder in 2022 after allegedly hitting Brendan Yates' father with a car.
The players
Turnstile
A popular punk rock band that performed at Coachella in 2026.
Brendan Yates
The frontman of Turnstile.
Brady Ebert
A former guitarist for Turnstile who was arrested for attempted murder in 2022 after allegedly hitting Brendan Yates' father with a car.
William Yates
The father of Turnstile frontman Brendan Yates, who was the victim of the alleged attempted murder by former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert.
What they’re saying
“I'm Bill Yates, I'm the proud father of Brendan. They're all sons of mine. To all of the fans out there, we love you and Turnstile loves you. Enjoy the ride.”
— William Yates, Father of Turnstile Frontman
The takeaway
Turnstile's emotional Coachella performance, which opened with a heartfelt message from the frontman's father, marked the band's return to the stage following the legal issues surrounding their former guitarist. The incident has added a personal and poignant element to the band's comeback, resonating with fans and highlighting the resilience of the Turnstile family.
