Zak Starkey Speaks Out After Being Fired From The Who

Drummer Zak Starkey has opened up about being fired from The Who, saying he was “surprised and saddened.”

“I’m very proud of my near thirty years with The Who. Filling the shoes of my Godfather, ‘uncle Keith’ has been the biggest honor and I remain their biggest fan,” Starkey said a statement to the media.

“They’ve been like family to me,” he continued. “In January, I suffered a serious medical emergency with blood clots in my right bass drum calf. This is now completely healed and does not affect my drumming or running. After playing those songs with the band for so many decades, I’m surprised and saddened anyone would have an issue with my performance that night, but what can you do?”

According to reports, The Who were apparently disappointed in Starkey’s performance during their recent Teenage Cancer Trust shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

A spokesperson for The Who stated, “The band made a collective decision to part ways with Zak after this round of shows at the Royal Albert Hall. They have nothing but admiration for him and wish him the very best for his future.”

Starkey, the son of Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, said he plans to take some “much needed time off” with his family.

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