Former TURNSTILE Guitarist Charged After Alleged Attack on Frontman's Father

Brady Ebert accused of confronting and striking William Yates, father of TURNSTILE vocalist Brendan Yates

Apr. 5, 2026 at 10:20am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged car door handle, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the aftermath of a violent confrontation.A violent encounter between a former bandmate and a musician's family member leaves physical scars and raises questions about accountability in the music industry.Silver Spring Today

Former TURNSTILE guitarist Brady Ebert has been charged by police after allegedly confronting and striking William Yates, the father of TURNSTILE vocalist Brendan Yates, in a series of incidents near the Yates family home in Silver Spring, Maryland. According to a police report, Ebert is accused of driving aggressively toward William Yates, making contact with him, and returning to the scene to taunt him after the collision.

Why it matters

The incident highlights the ongoing tensions and challenges faced by music artists and their families, as well as the potential legal consequences of harassment and violence, even between former bandmates. It also raises questions about mental health support and accountability within the music industry.

The details

The police report states that on March 29, 2026, the 33-year-old Ebert allegedly arrived at the Yates family residence, honking his horn and shouting obscenities at members of the household, including William Yates, his daughter, and her young children. When William Yates came out to try to de-escalate the situation, Ebert is said to have swerved his vehicle toward him, prompting Yates to step back and throw a rock at Ebert's car. Ebert then allegedly reversed and accelerated toward Yates again, making contact with him. The incident occurred near Yates' daughter and her 3-year-old son.

  • On March 13, Ebert reportedly drove near William Yates, shouted obscenities, made a three-point turn, swerved toward him, and gave him the middle finger.
  • Several days later, Ebert is said to have returned to the property and directed obscenities at William Yates' wife and a friend.
  • The March 29 incident resulted in Ebert being charged by police.

The players

Brady Ebert

A 33-year-old former guitarist for the band TURNSTILE, who is accused of confronting and attacking William Yates, the father of TURNSTILE vocalist Brendan Yates.

William Yates

The father of TURNSTILE vocalist Brendan Yates, who was allegedly attacked by Brady Ebert near the Yates family home in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Brendan Yates

The vocalist for the band TURNSTILE, whose father William Yates was allegedly attacked by former TURNSTILE guitarist Brady Ebert.

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What they’re saying

“TURNSTILE cut ties with Brady Ebert in 2022 in response to a consistent pattern of harmful behavior affecting himself, the band, and the community. After exhausting every available resource to support his access to help and recovery, a boundary ultimately had to be set when healthy communication was no longer possible and he began threatening violence.”

— TURNSTILE

“In the years since, his baseless tirades have continued in public. We never addressed it. We chose to protect his privacy and the circumstances around his departure, even when he did nothing to be deserving of that protection. Over the past few months, his threats only escalated further.”

— TURNSTILE

“This past week, that violence led to a physical attack when Brady went to the house of Brendan's parents and used his vehicle to run over Brendan's father, causing severe physical trauma. We are grateful that Mr. Yates survived, has successfully undergone surgery, and we're hoping for the best possible outcome in his recovery. We have no language left for Brady. Please respect our privacy at this time.”

— TURNSTILE

What’s next

Ebert is expected to appear in court in the coming weeks, where a judge will determine if he should be granted bail or remain in custody as the case proceeds.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges and tensions that can arise within the music industry, particularly when personal disputes escalate to violence. It underscores the importance of mental health support, accountability, and clear boundaries to protect artists, their families, and the broader community.