Max Werner (29 December 1953 – 9 April 2024) was a Dutch vocalist, musician, and drummer.

He was the lead singer, drummer, and percussionist of the progressive art rock band Kayak.

[1] In 1972, Werner co-founded the band along with keyboardist Ton Scherpenzeel, guitarist Johan Slager, and drummer Pim Koopman.

He sang lead vocals (and played mellotron) on Kayak's first five albums.

In April 2005, Werner performed the song on the German TV show Die Hit-Giganten – die 30 größten Hits und Interpreten der coolen Achtziger.