The Who fire drummer Zak Starkey (again)
The Who have fired longtime drummer Zak Starkey again, just two weeks after reinstating him ahead of their farewell tour announcement.
Guitarist Pete Townshend announced the news on social media, stating that "the time has come for a change" and that Starkey has "lots of new projects in hand."
Starkey, son of Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, expressed his disappointment, claiming he was asked to say he was quitting instead of being fired, which he refused to do.
This follows a previous firing in April over a dispute about his performance at the Royal Albert Hall, after which he was reinstated.
Scott Devours, who has worked with Roger Daltrey 's solo band, will replace Starkey.
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