Zak Starkey Fired From The Who After Dispute

Zak Starkey, son of Ringo Starr, has been dismissed as drummer for The Who following a series of charity concerts at London's Royal Albert Hall, ending his nearly 30-year tenure with the band. Frontman Roger Daltrey criticized Starkey's 'overplaying' during a performance, saying he couldn't sing over the drums, and the band described the decision as collective despite reports of an acrimonious split. Starkey stated he was proud of his time with The Who, expressed surprise at the criticism, and clarified that a recent medical issue did not affect his drumming. He plans to take time off with family, collaborate on music with Mantra Of The Cosmos, and write his autobiography. The Who has not yet announced a replacement drummer. The departure marks the end of Starkey’s long-standing run with the iconic rock group.