Overview

• Zak Starkey was dismissed from The Who for a second time after performance issues at a March charity concert in London.
• Pete Townshend cited unresolved communication issues when confirming that Starkey would be replaced on drums by Scott Devours for the band’s farewell tour.
• Starkey attributes his firing to a misunderstanding during “The Song Is Over” at the Royal Albert Hall and disputes claims that he missed beats.
• The drummer turned down a chance to tour with a reformed Oasis to remain committed to The Who’s schedule.
• Despite the final split, Starkey says he remains open to returning if needed and continues work with his supergroup Mantra of the Cosmos.