*Brendan Yates of Turnstile performs at the Outdoor Theatre during the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 10, 2026 in Indio, California. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella)*
Turnstile took the Coachella 2026 stage on Friday for their first live performance since former guitarist Brady Ebert was arrested on attempted murder charges. Ebert allegedly used a vehicle to strike William Yates, the father of Turnstile frontman Brendan Yates.
The performance opened with a video montage featuring a pre-recorded message from William Yates — footage believed to have been filmed before the incident took place.
“I’m Bill Yates, I’m the proud father of Brendan,” William said in the clip. He went on to address the broader Turnstile family, saying the other band members felt like sons to him and sending a message of love directly to the fanbase. “Enjoy the ride,” he concluded.
The appearance of that message made for a striking and emotional moment, given everything that had unfolded in the weeks prior. Following Ebert’s arrest, Turnstile issued a public statement confirming that William Yates had survived the attack and successfully recovered from surgery. “We’re hoping for the best possible outcome in his recovery,” the band wrote.
Ebert was one of Turnstile’s founding members before parting ways with the group in 2022. His arrest sent shockwaves through the hardcore and punk communities ahead of the festival, making Turnstile’s Coachella 2026 debut a moment that carried far more weight than a typical festival set.
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