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The Who Rehire Zak Starkey + Townshend Apologizes for Confusion

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The Who Rehire Zak Starkey + Townshend Apologizes for Confusion

Last week, Loudwire reported on The Who’s “dismissal of drummer Zak Starkey, who had been a touring member of the band for 29 years.” Now, it looks like the band have had a change of heart, as The Who have rehired Starkey and Townshend has taken “responsibility for some of the confusion” regarding the situation.What Townshend SaidYesterday (April 19), founding guitarist/vocalist Pete Townshend announced Starkey’s return on the group’s official […]

todayApril 20, 2025 1

Zak Starkey Rehired as The Who’s Drummer, Pete Townshend Says

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Zak Starkey Rehired as The Who’s Drummer, Pete Townshend Says

Zak Starkey is officially back in The Who. On Saturday (April 19), the band’s legendary guitarist Pete Townshend took to social media to announce that Starkey — Ringo Starr’s son and the iconic group’s drummer for nearly three decades — had been reinstated after what he described as “communication issues.” “News Flash! Who Backs Zak! He’s not being asked to step down from The Who,” Townshend wrote on The Who’s […]

todayApril 19, 2025 1

Zak Starkey Leaks T. Rex Cover With GNR, Elton John + Ringo Starr

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Zak Starkey Leaks T. Rex Cover With GNR, Elton John + Ringo Starr

Zak Starkey — who's had a bit of an eventful week — recently shared an unreleased, all-star cover of T. Rex's "Children of the Revolution" recorded for a charity album that's yet to receive a proper announcement.The cover, which you can hear below, features Axl Rose, Slash, Duff McKagan, Elton John and Starkey’s father, Ringo Starr.The Who drummer posted the song on social media in February with its accompanying video, which tells the […]

todayApril 19, 2025 1

Zak Starkey Is Back in the Who: See the Band’s Statement

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Zak Starkey Is Back in the Who: See the Band’s Statement

Zak Starkey may be gunning for one of the shortest firings in rock history. The drummer is now officially back in the Who, less than a week after his apparent dismissal."News Flash! Who Backs Zak!" guitarist Pete Townshend wrote in a statement, which you can read in full below. "He's not being asked to step down from the Who. There have been some communication issues, personal and private on all sides, that needed […]

todayApril 19, 2025 1

Zak Starkey Denies Blood Clot Affected His Drumming With the Who

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Zak Starkey Denies Blood Clot Affected His Drumming With the Who

Zak Starkey has declared himself "surprised and saddened" after getting fired by the Who after 29 years performing live with the band.On Tuesday, the Who announced that they had made "a collective decision to part ways" with their longtime drummer. In a seemingly lighthearted Instagram reaction, Starkey - the son of Ringo Starr - said that the group had brought "formal charges of overplaying" against him after the band's recent […]

todayApril 16, 2025 1

The Who Fires Drummer Zak Starkey

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The Who Fires Drummer Zak Starkey

The Who have confirmed the dismissal of drummer Zak Starkey, who had been a touring member of the band for 29 years.The son of Ringo Starr was dismissed following reports of a dispute with singer Roger Daltrey that became public during the band’s recent performances at London’s Royal Albert Hall.A light-hearted social media post from Starkey seemed to suggest that he’d known about the move before it was announced.READ MORE: Ranking […]

todayApril 16, 2025

The Who Fire Drummer Zak Starkey After Nearly 30 Years

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The Who Fire Drummer Zak Starkey After Nearly 30 Years

The Who have confirmed the dismissal of drummer Zak Starkey, who had been a touring member of the band for 29 years.The son of Ringo Starr was dismissed following reports of a dispute with singer Roger Daltrey that became public during the band’s recent performances at London’s Royal Albert Hall.A light-hearted social media post from Starkey seemed to suggest that he’d known about the move before it was announced.“The band […]

todayApril 16, 2025

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[INTERVIEW] Nate Mars Unveils Official Remixes From Liondub, Tim Reaper, Starkey & His Own New Original ‘Parallelogram’

Nate Mars recently unveiled his latest project, the In Time (Remixes) collection, featuring reimagined versions of his original In Time EP, released just last November. This eagerly anticipated release showcases remixes by esteemed artists Liondub, Tim Reaper, and Starkey, each injecting their unique flair into Mars’ tracks. Alongside these remixes, Mars introduces “Parallelogram,” a fresh original track that perfectly encapsulates his signature style. Kicking off the In Time (Remixes) is […]

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