Ringo Starr admits to believing Roger Daltrey was “crazy” for sacking son Zak Starkey from The Who
“Zak was not in a good space.”
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Zak Starkey is an English musician, drummer and songwriter best known for his long association with the Who and for his work with Oasis. The son of Beatles drummer Ringo Starr and Maureen Starkey, Zak forged his own reputation through powerful, technically accomplished drumming rather than relying on his famous surname. Taught and encouraged by his godfather Keith Moon, he became the Who’s touring and recording drummer in the mid-1990s, helping carry on Moon’s legacy for nearly three decades. Beyond the Who, Starkey has performed with Oasis, Johnny Marr and the Lightning Seeds, and remains one of Britain’s most respected rock drummers.
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Zak Starkey says Gallagher brothers “never even argued once” when he was in Oasis
He was in Oasis between 2004 and 2009.
Zak Starkey says he doesn’t “hold a grudge” over The Who firing: “It’s just band business”
He was a member of the band for 29 years.
Zak Starkey reveals Mani was meant to be in Mantra of the Cosmos: “There was no substitute for Mani so we never had a bass player”
Mani didn’t join the supergroup due to his wife’s health.
The spirit of Uncle Keith: Why Zak Starkey is the only drummer who can pull off The Who’s farewell tour
A depressing end to The Who.
The Who’s Roger Daltrey slams Zak Starkey for “character assassination” following firing
“Pete and I retain the right to be the Who.”
Zak Starkey shares “regrets” over rejecting Black Sabbath offer and honours “brilliant” Ozzy Osbourne
“Regrets I’ve had a few – this is one.”
Zak Starkey says Barry Keoghan “doesn’t look anything” like Ringo Starr amid The Beatles biopic casting
Starkey instructed Keoghan to “get a big rubber nose”.
Zak Starkey admits he “avoided” Beatles kids collaboration for fear of judgement
“It’s something we will be judged on forever.”
The Who’s Pete Townshend admits Zak Starkey firing was “a mess” and “got out of hand”
“I will miss Zak terribly.”
Ringo Starr calls Roger Daltrey a “little man” amid Zak Starkey’s firing by The Who
His son was The Who’s drummer for almost 30 years.
More About Zak Starkey
Zak Starkey is an English drummer best known for performing with the Who and Oasis, and as the son of Beatles drummer Ringo Starr.
Yes. Keith Moon, Zak Starkey's godfather, gave him his first drum kit and encouraged his development as a drummer, becoming his greatest early musical influence.
Zak Starkey has performed with the Who, Oasis, Johnny Marr and the Healers, the Lightning Seeds, Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band and several other artists throughout his career.