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Before The WHO‘S Latest farewell tour Pete Townshend announced that the band of drummer Zak Starkey has separated. Really this time.
Band is officially separated from long -term drummer
“After many years of great work on drums, the time for a change has come for ZAK,” the guitarist wrote on Sunday on his official Instagram account. “A moving moment. Zak has tackled many new projects and I wish him all the best.”
Starkey confirmed his exit in an answer to Townshends Post. “I was fired two weeks after my re -appointment and asked to make an explanation that I would have left The WHO to devote myself to other musical projects. That would be a lie. I love The WHO and would never have stopped this explanation … I did not give up this explanation … An outlet from The Who would also have disappointed the countless great people who are in the chaotic weeks, in, in Put in, out like a bloody squeezing dresser ”, used for me (a thousand times thanks to all of you and much more).”
ZAK Starkey contradicts the official presentation
Starkey’s departure comes only a month after the drummer, who was part of the band for three decades, within a week fired and re -set became. Previously, there were rumors that the band was dissatisfied with its performance at two benefit concerts for the Teenage Cancer Trust in March in the Royal Albert Hall in London. Played a Pair of Teenage Cancer Trust Charity Shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall in March.
Background: tensions according to benefit concerts
“After this concert series in Royal Albert Hall, the band decided to separate from ZAK,” said a spokesman for the band on April 16. “They feel nothing but admiration for him and wish him all the best for his future.”
ZAK Starkkey’s reaction and health review
“In January I had a difficult medical emergency with blood clots in my right calf muscles. These have now healed completely and neither impair my drums nor running,” said Starkey In a written explanation towards Rolling Stone on April 16. “After playing these songs with the band for so many decades, I am surprised and sad that someone had a problem with my performance that evening, but what should you do?”
Short return – then final farewell
Just three days later – shortly before the announcement of the farewell tour “The Song Is Over” by The Who – gave townshend on social media Known: “Rush message! WHO supports ZAK!”
“Zak is not asked to get out of The WHO,” added the guitarist. ‘There were some communication problems, personal and private, on all sides that had to be clarified, and fortunately they were cleared. “
Farewell tour without ZAK Starkey
At the beginning of this month, The WHO terminated Your farewell tour through North America on, in which Starkey should be there. However, the band has already found a replacement.
New drummer: Scott Devours
“Scott Devours, who worked with Roger’s solo band, will accompany The WHO on our last shows,” said Townshend on Sunday. “Please welcome him.”