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Drummer Zak Starkey speaks out after leaving The Who

By Editorial Board Published April 17, 2025 3 Min Read
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Drummer Zak Starkey speaks out after leaving The Who

Drummer Zak Starkey has stated he’s “surprised and saddened” after parting methods with The Who following latest charity reveals on the Royal Albert Corridor.

The musician, who’s the son of The Beatles drummer Ringo Starr and his first spouse, Maureen Starkey, had been with the band since 1996, when he joined for his or her Quadrophenia tour.

He was launched to drumming as a toddler by “Uncle Keith” – The Who drummer and household good friend Keith Moon, who died in 1978.

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Earlier this week, the band issued a press release saying a “collective decision” had been made about his departure. It got here after their Teenage Most cancers Belief reveals in March.

A evaluation of 1 gig, printed within the Metro, instructed frontman Roger Daltrey – who launched the annual gig sequence for the charity in 2000 – was “frustrated” with the drumming throughout some tracks.

Now, Starkey has issued a press release to Rolling Stone, saying he’s “very proud” of his close to 30 years with The Who.

“Filling the shoes of my Godfather, ‘Uncle Keith’ has been the biggest honour and I remain their biggest fan,” he stated. “They’ve been like family to me.”

In January, Starkey suffered a blood clot in his proper leg and a efficiency along with his different band Mantra Of The Cosmos – which additionally options Shaun Ryder and Bez from Joyful Mondays, and Andy Bell of Experience and Oasis – was cancelled.

Referencing this in his assertion to Rolling Stone, Starkey stated: “I suffered a serious medical emergency with blood clots in my right bass drum calf. This is now completely healed and does not affect my drumming or running.”

He continued: “After playing those songs with the band for so many decades, I’m surprised and saddened anyone would have an issue with my performance that night, but what can you do?”

Starkey stated he deliberate to “take some much needed time off with my family” and deal with the discharge of Mantra Of The Cosmos single Domino Bones, which options Noel Gallagher, in addition to his autobiography.

“Twenty-nine years at any job is a good old run, and I wish them the best,” he added.

Starkey has additionally beforehand performed with Oasis, Lightning Seeds and Johnny Marr.

Whereas Daltrey begins a solo tour on the weekend, The Who’ve two reveals deliberate for Italy in July however no full tour. Particulars of a substitute for Starkey haven’t been introduced.

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