Overview

• The Who have confirmed that drummer Scott Devours will replace Zak Starkey on drums for their upcoming farewell tour.
• Starkey, who joined The Who in 1996, was first dismissed after a March performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall when Roger Daltrey complained the drums were too loud.
• He was rehired in April but dismissed again in May after Pete Townshend and Daltrey cited ongoing communication issues and a need for change.
• Ringo Starr publicly defended his son in June, calling Daltrey “that little man” and criticizing his leadership of the band.
• Starkey refused the band’s request to claim he left voluntarily, insisting he had been fired rather than retiring to pursue other projects.