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The Who Reinstates Drummer Zak Starkey After Resolving Dispute

The band reconciled with Starkey following communication and technical issues, ensuring his role ahead of their upcoming U.S. tour.

Jon Button, Zak Starkey, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who perform in Austin, Texas, on May 3, 2022.
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Overview

  • Zak Starkey was reinstated as The Who's drummer after briefly being removed due to performance-related concerns at recent charity shows.
  • Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey cited communication issues and sound mix problems as contributing factors to the dispute, which have now been resolved.
  • Starkey agreed to adjust his drumming style to better suit the band's current non-orchestral lineup, as requested by Townshend and Daltrey.
  • The March charity concerts at London's Royal Albert Hall exposed technical challenges, including Daltrey's struggles with in-ear monitors and Starkey's on-stage errors.
  • The band is moving forward with preparations for a major U.S. tour, which may be their last, emphasizing unity and legacy preservation.