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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Roisin O'Connor

Why The Who have fired their longtime drummer

  • The Who have fired longtime drummer Zak Starkey.
  • The decision was made following complaints from frontman Roger Daltrey that Starkey was "overplaying" at the band’s Royal Albert Hall gig on March 30.
  • Starkey, son of The Beatles' Ringo Starr, had been The Who's full-time drummer since 1996.
  • Starkey appeared to anticipate his dismissal, posting on social media on April 13 that Daltrey was “unhappy” with his playing and was “literally going to Zak the drummer”.
  • The news follows speculation about Starkey joining a potential Oasis reunion. He played on that band’s albums Don't Believe The Truth and Dig Out Your Soul.

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The Who fire longtime drummer Zak Starkey after Roger Daltrey complaints

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