Zak Starkey explains his departure from The Who after confusing social media posts. The drummer spoke with the Telegraph about what happened during their Albert Hall concerts in March. Roger Daltrey fired him after timing problems during The Song Is Over performance. Starkey suggested playing the rarely performed track as a special treat for fans. The band had not rehearsed the song properly before the show.
Daltrey came in one measure early during the second night performance. Starkey kept correct timing despite the singer's mistake. Manager Bill Curbishley called Starkey to deliver the termination news. Pete Townshend later asked if Starkey wanted to fight for his position. The drummer initially declined but changed his mind two weeks later.
The reunion lasted only briefly before another dismissal. Daltrey claimed he could not work with Starkey anymore. The band wanted Starkey to announce he was leaving for other projects. Starkey refused because he was not quitting voluntarily. He has lost interest in drumming and prefers guitar playing instead.
Daltrey came in one measure early during the second night performance. Starkey kept correct timing despite the singer's mistake. Manager Bill Curbishley called Starkey to deliver the termination news. Pete Townshend later asked if Starkey wanted to fight for his position. The drummer initially declined but changed his mind two weeks later.
The reunion lasted only briefly before another dismissal. Daltrey claimed he could not work with Starkey anymore. The band wanted Starkey to announce he was leaving for other projects. Starkey refused because he was not quitting voluntarily. He has lost interest in drumming and prefers guitar playing instead.
