Overview

• Daltrey described Starkey’s portrayal of events as “character assassination” and said the drummer’s retirement narrative was misleading.
• He attributed the onstage conflict to excessive sub-bass and monitor issues rather than errors in Starkey’s playing.
• Starkey has maintained that he retired after being ousted twice in April and May, countering the band’s firing account.
• Daltrey and Pete Townshend affirmed that they alone “retain the right to be The Who,” with all others serving as session players.
• The Who confirmed this year’s Song Is Over tour will be their last, with Scott Devours stepping in on drums.