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music5 months ago

Roger Daltrey Criticizes Zak Starkey's Remarks on Drummer's Exit

Roger Daltrey of The Who responded to Zak Starkey's public remarks about his firing from the band, calling Starkey’s comments a 'character assassination' and describing the incident at the Royal Albert Hall as a misunderstanding caused by sound issues and miscommunication. Daltrey emphasized his and Pete Townshend's roles as the core of the band, criticizing Starkey's reaction as upsetting.

entertainment7 months ago

Zak Starkey Reflects on His Turbulent Tenure with The Who and Career Choices

Zak Starkey, who played drums for The Who for 30 years, experienced a tumultuous few months involving being fired, rehired, and fired again by the band amid internal conflicts and public disputes. Despite the chaos, Starkey remains involved in new projects like the supergroup Mantra of the Cosmos and expresses a willingness to return to The Who if asked, while reflecting on the band's unpredictable and eccentric nature.