Overview

• The Who dismissed Starkey twice in April and again in May after lead singer Roger Daltrey halted their Royal Albert Hall show over perceived drumming mistakes.
• Starkey says the mishap stemmed from a lack of rehearsal and from Daltrey’s decision to shorten “The Song Is Over” without warning.
• Pete Townshend initially cited communication issues for Starkey’s exit before announcing Scott Devours as the permanent drummer for the upcoming farewell tour.
• Starkey refused to issue a statement claiming he quit and remains open to returning after being told to keep his drums in the band’s warehouse.
• With The Who set to begin their “Song Is Over” North American farewell tour in August, Starkey is pursuing other ventures such as Mantra of the Cosmos.