Turnstile Debuted on Saturday Night Live
The band appeared as musical guests following a legal ruling involving former guitarist Brady Ebert.
Updated on Oct. 3, 2026 in Rock
Turnstile served as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on October 3, 2026. This appearance followed a recent court ruling in Maryland regarding the band's former guitarist.
Why it matters
The band previously dismissed Brady Ebert in 2022 citing a pattern of harmful behavior. These legal proceedings have brought renewed attention to the group's history with their former member.
Turnstile dismissed Brady Ebert in 2022 after he had been a founding member of the group since 2010. The band appeared on Saturday Night Live on October 3, 2026, while Ebert remains in the custody of the Maryland Department of Health.
The players
Turnstile
This is a band that gained national prominence and appeared as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live.
Brady Ebert
He is a former founding member of Turnstile who was dismissed from the band in 2022.
Brendan Yates
He is the lead vocalist for the band Turnstile and the son of the victim in the criminal case.
William Yates
He is the 79-year-old victim who suffered serious injuries in an alleged vehicular assault.
Maryland Department of Health
This state agency currently holds custody of Brady Ebert following a judicial ruling.
The details
On September 22, 2026, a judge in Maryland ruled that Brady Ebert was incompetent to stand trial for the attempted murder of 79-year-old William Yates. Ebert allegedly struck Yates, who is the father of Turnstile lead vocalist Brendan Yates, with a vehicle in March 2026.
Timeline
2010: Turnstile was founded.
2022: Turnstile dismissed Brady Ebert from the band.
March 2026: Ebert allegedly hit William Yates with a car.
September 22, 2026: Judge ruled Ebert incompetent to stand trial.
October 3, 2026: Turnstile debuted on Saturday Night Live.
Industry Dynamics
The recent court ruling and the band's television appearance highlight the complex trajectory Turnstile has navigated since their 2022 lineup change. This situation underscores the ongoing challenges bands face when managing internal conflicts and the subsequent public scrutiny.
Fans can view the performance through Saturday Night Live's standard broadcast and streaming distribution channels. There are currently no changes to the band's public availability or tour schedule announced as a result of the ongoing judicial proceedings.
The takeaway
This case highlights the serious legal and personal consequences that can emerge following the dissolution of a professional partnership in the music industry. Audiences continue to consume the band's work even as the legal status of former members remains under judicial review.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Syracuse.
