The Who has officially terminated their long-time drummer Zak Starkey, concluding a significant fallout after two charity performances in March. Frontman Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend expressed their admiration for Starkey but cited his drumming performance as below expectations. Reports indicate Daltrey took issue with Starkey's prevalence in sound during shows, impacting his vocal performance. Sources suggest Starkey was blindsided by this decision, sparking a somewhat acrimonious split, raising questions about the rationale behind his dismissal over just two performances.
"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."
"It's a little acrimonious to say the least. A few issues with the drumming....and the standard wasn't as high as everyone wanted."
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