- The Who have fired longtime drummer Zak Starkey.
- The decision was made following complaints from frontman Roger Daltrey that Starkey was "overplaying" at the band’s Royal Albert Hall gig on March 30.
- Starkey, son of The Beatles' Ringo Starr, had been The Who's full-time drummer since 1996.
- Starkey appeared to anticipate his dismissal, posting on social media on April 13 that Daltrey was “unhappy” with his playing and was “literally going to Zak the drummer”.
- The news follows speculation about Starkey joining a potential Oasis reunion. He played on that band’s albums Don't Believe The Truth and Dig Out Your Soul.
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