Overview

• Zak Starkey, son of Ringo Starr, has been let go by The Who after nearly three decades as their drummer.
• The decision follows Roger Daltrey’s public criticism of Starkey’s drumming during March charity concerts at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
• Starkey expressed surprise and sadness over the decision, highlighting his pride in his tenure and denying that past health issues affected his performance.
• The band’s representatives emphasized their admiration for Starkey, describing the split as a collective decision.
• No successor has been announced, leaving uncertainty over who will fill Starkey’s role in the band’s upcoming performances.