Overview

• Pete Townshend announced on April 19 that Zak Starkey will remain The Who’s drummer, refuting earlier reports of his departure.
• The clarification followed a miscommunication after the band’s March performances at Royal Albert Hall, during which Roger Daltrey expressed frustration with sound issues.
• Starkey, who has been with the band since 1996, acknowledged the situation and plans to take a break to focus on family and side projects.
• Townshend and Daltrey aim to work with Starkey on adjusting his drumming style to better suit the band’s non-orchestral performances.
• The episode highlighted internal communication challenges and media speculation, which were addressed by the band to move forward cohesively.