Why The Who have fired their longtime drummer
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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Scottish Sun
23 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Liam Gallagher slams Edinburgh City Council over ‘fat' ‘drunk' ‘lairy' Oasis fans jibe
Frontman Liam told civic chiefs to get out the city during the reunited Britpop icons sold-out shows OASIS frontman Liam Gallagher warned council chiefs who branded his fans 'fat', 'lairy' and 'drunk' they should 'leave town' during the Britpop legends' reunion gigs. The Cigarettes And Alcohol rocker, 52, blasted Edinburgh City Council bosses for snooty assumptions made about ticketholders in safety briefings ahead of three sell-out shows at Murrayfield Stadium. 4 Brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher announced three shows at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium after ending their 16-year feud Credit: GETTY IMAGES 4 The Gallagher brothers' shows are expected to bring a £136m boost to the capital 4 City of Edinburgh Council chiefs have concerns over the Oasis gigs clashing with the annual Fringe festival Credit: ALAMY 4 Civic chiefs hailed Taylor Swift's three shows at the same venue last year despite them bringing nearly half the economic boost of the estimated Oasis jackpot Credit: THE SCOTTISH SUN Officials claimed the 210,000 revellers pose a risk to the capital's Fringe festival and will be mainly 'rowdy' 'middle-aged men' who 'take up more room' and will drink to 'medium to high intoxication'. The concerts are Liam and brother Noel's only Scottish dates after announcing they were getting back together after 16 years and are projected to boost the city's economy by £136million. Liam said: 'To the Edinburgh council I've heard what you said about OASIS fans and quite frankly your attitude f*****g stinks I'd leave town that day if I was any of you lot. 'I'd love to see a picture of all the people on the Edinburgh council bet there's some real STUNNING individuals. 'F***k them.' Singer Liam and guitarist Noel, 58, confirmed the three gigs as part of their highly-anticipated 41-date tour announced after they buried the hatchet after two decades of feuding. The August 8, 9 and 12 concerts will be the first time the brothers will have appeared on stage together in Scotland since they played the same venue in June 2009. They will take place in the middle of the famous Fringe festival where more than three million visitors will hit the capital for comedy, music, dance and cabaret shows between August 1 and 25. Edinburgh chiefs set up an advisory group made up of organisers, emergency services and transport leaders to ensure safety at the events. Papers of secret planning briefings obtained by The Scottish Sun reveal the massive Oasis gigs have left authorities 'concerned about the safety of the Fringe and its many performers'. Bosses say there is 'concern about crowds' heading to see the Definitely Maybe icons as they are 'already rowdy' and have fears about the 'tone of the band'. They say they expect a 'substantial amount of older fans' while police warned of a 'possible increase in resources'. And apparently taking aim at the weight of giggoers — many of whom have spent thousands of on tickets, hotels, travel and hospitality — they warn: 'Middle-aged men take up more room. Consider this when working out occupancy'. Noel Gallagher looks stony-faced as he makes lonely Tube journey to Oasis rehearsals – but Liam's entrance is chaotic Oasis fans yesterday backed Liam for sticking up for them after he hit out on X. One warned him: 'Heading for a dungeon in the castle.' Another wrote: 'I may be over 50 but I ain't fat, drunk and rowdy.' And a third said: 'To be targeted is never kind. 'Those fans are the ones who will give money to shops, hotels and restaurants.' And another Oasis fan said: "Edinburgh Council is an embarrassing snobby mess. "Worried the Oasis fans will ruin the classy Fringe vibe for the more welcome upmarket visitors in August." Edinburgh chiefs appeared to have no issues with pop superstar Taylor Swift, 35, playing three sold-out dates on her record-breaking Eras Tour at the same venue last June. Then council leader Cammy Day hailed the 'huge and wide-ranging benefits' brought to the city including the 'up to £77m it contributed to the local economy' — almost half the expected Oasis jackpot. More than 17million Oasis fans tried to bag 1.7m tickets for the long-awaited reunion tour which comes 30 years after they released monster second album (What's The Story) Morning Glory? Edinburgh tickets were snapped up minutes after they went on sale last August — with touts flogging gold-dust briefs online for £4,500. Local authority culture convener Margaret Graham says the council is 'looking forward' to see the Gallagher brothers 'take to the stage'. She added: 'We're working to make sure these concerts pass as smoothly as possible.' Oasis' tour will take them to Ireland, America, Canada, Australia and Japan and will see them perform five nights at hometown Manchester's Heaton Park and seven at London's Wembley Stadium.
Daily Record
an hour ago
- Daily Record
Liam Gallagher slams Edinburgh Council Chiefs after fans branded 'fat, drunk and lairy'
"To the Edinburgh council, I've heard what you said about OASIS fans and quite frankly your attitude f***ing stinks. I'd leave town that day if I was any of you lot." Liam Gallagher has hit back at Edinburgh Council Chiefs after they reportedly branded Oasis fans 'fat, drunk, lairy and old' ahead of the band's much-anticipated comeback reunion tour. The indie frontman took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to have his say on what some councl officials had allegedly said in safety briefings, as Oasis are set to play three sell-out gigs at the 67,000 capacity Murrayfield Stadium in August. According to reports, the council said some punters at the shows will mainly be "middle-aged men" who "take up more room:" They were also said to be concerned acts could pull out of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which also takes place in August, due to possible clashes with 'rowdy' Oasis fans heading to gigs nearby. In an outburst on social media, a fuming Liam ranted: "To the Edinburgh council, I've heard what you said about OASIS fans and quite frankly your attitude f***ing stinks. I'd leave town that day if I was any of you lot." He then added: "I'd love to see a picture of all the people on the Edinburgh council, bet there's some real STUNNING individuals." Outraged Oasis fans were quick to comment underneath with one writing: "Good on you for calling this out Liam." Another said: "Thanks for standing up to this lot!" A third commented: "Well said." A fourth joked: "Little do they know oasis fans are actually sexy, sober and well-behaved." Stating there will be lots of younger fans too, a fourth said: "Just trying to get gossip spreading and s**t stirring for the Oasis reunion. They have nothing better to do than to try and be hateful. So many youngsters will be attending." While a fifth pointed out: "Absolutely ridiculous comments from @Edinburgh_CC. When Liam did Knebworth solo, it was a brilliant, relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with parents bringing their kids along. Rugby fans at Murrayfield cause more drunken trouble than a music-loving Oasis crowd ever could." Other said the band should move their gigs to Glasgow instead in retaliation if they aren't welcome in Edinburgh. One fan posted: "Move it to Glasgow, its a 2nd home for you @liamgallagher." Another wrote: "You should have played Glasgow Liam. I saw Oasis twice in 4 weeks in 2000, Murrayfield and Glasgow Green – and the Glasgow Green Crowd were well and truly mad for it." Planning briefings from Edinburgh Council warned: "Concerned about the safety of the Fringe and its performers. Many performers are considering not attending for that weekend. There is concern about crowds... as they are already rowdy... and the tone of the band.' In an apparent dig at the weight of punters set to descend on Edinburgh for the iconic gigs, it added: "Middle-aged men take up more room. Consider this when working out occupancy." Officials are also said to expect "medium to high intoxication" from fans attending the gigs on the 8, 9 and 12 of August. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. In a statement, City of Edinburgh Council Culture and Communities Convener, Councillor Margaret Graham hit back at the claims and told the Mirror: "We're very proud to host the biggest and best events in Edinburgh throughout the year, which bring in hundreds of millions of pounds to the local economy and provide unparalleled entertainment for our residents and visitors. "As with any major event which takes place in the city, we prepare extensively alongside our partners to ensure the safety and best possible experience of everyone involved – and Oasis are no different. "No two events are the same in terms of requirements or planning and our multi-agency approach reflects this appropriately. We're also working closely with residents in the local area to make sure these concerts pass off as smoothly as possible. "Over the past few years, we've hosted many similar events and managed to strike the right balance between communicating well with residents and fulfilling the needs of major events and I have no doubt we can do so once again. We always look to learn lessons from previous years to update and improve on our plans. "We're all looking forward to seeing Oasis take to the stage this August and I'm sure that they'll 'live forever' as some of the most memorable concerts ever performed at Murrayfield."
Edinburgh Live
2 hours ago
- Edinburgh Live
Liam Gallagher slams Edinburgh Council ahead of gigs warning 'your attitude stinks'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Liam Gallagher has taken aim at Edinburgh Council following a 'debate' around fans coming to the Oasis reunion dates at Murrayfield. This comes after what officials had allegedly said in safety briefings, with concerns over the 'mainly middle-aged men' who would 'take up more space' at the gigs, reports the Mirror. The tour, which kicks off later this year, will see three sold-out dates at Murrayfield in August. According to reports, leaked council papers raised concerns over the fanbase of Oasis as well as acts potentially pulling out of the Fringe Festival due to clashes with 'rowdy' fans. Taking to X on Sunday, Liam posted: "To the Edinburgh council, I've heard what you said about OASIS fans and quite frankly your attitude f***ing stinks. I'd leave town that day if I was any of you lot." He then added: "I'd love to see a picture of all the people on the Edinburgh council, bet there's some real STUNNING individuals." Outraged Oasis fans were quick to comment underneath with one writing: "Good on you for calling this out Liam." Another said: "Thanks for standing up to this lot!" A third commented: "Well said." A fourth joked: "Little do they know oasis fans are actually sexy, sober and well-behaved." Stating there will be lots of younger fans too, a fourth said: "Just trying to get gossip spreading and s**t stirring for the Oasis reunion. They have nothing better to do than to try and be hateful. So many youngsters will be attending." While a fifth pointed out: "Absolutely ridiculous comments from @Edinburgh_CC. When Liam did Knebworth solo, it was a brilliant, relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with parents bringing their kids along. Rugby fans at Murrayfield cause more drunken trouble than a music-loving Oasis crowd ever could." Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox. Other said the band should move their gigs to Glasgow instead in retaliation if they aren't welcome in Edinburgh. One fan posted: "Move it to Glasgow, its a 2nd home for you @liamgallagher." Another wrote: "You should have played Glasgow Liam. I saw Oasis twice in 4 weeks in 2000, Murrayfield and Glasgow Green - and the Glasgow Green Crowd were well and truly mad for it." The Sun reported secret planning briefings from Edinburgh Council warned: "Concerned about the safety of the Fringe and its performers. Many performers are considering not attending for that weekend. There is concern about crowds... as they are already rowdy... and the tone of the band.' In an apparent dig at the weight of punters set to descend on Edinburgh for the iconic gigs, it added: "Middle-aged men take up more room. Consider this when working out occupancy." Officials are also said to expect "medium to high intoxication" from fans attending the gigs on the 8, 9 and 12 of August. The Mirror has contacted Edinburgh Council for further comment on this story. The legendary Manchester-based band will be on stage together for the first time in 16 years next month for their mammoth Oasis Live '25 tour. It comes as previously warring brothers Liam, 52, and Noel, 58, patched up their differences to get the band back together last year. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. After almost two decades of arguing, the brothers left fans in a state of disbelief when they announced their sensational return - almost 15 years to the day of their split in August 2009. In just a matter of weeks, they will take to the stage at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on July 4 for their first comeback show. This will be followed by a string of homecoming gigs in their native Manchester at Heaton Park and London's Wembley Stadium. They then play Edinburgh and Dublin before turning it into a world tour with dates in Chicago, Mexico, Tokyo, Melbourne, Sydney and Sao Paulo. Though things appear to be fine between the brothers now, Liam recently opened up to reveal what his one major regret about the band was. A fan asked him on social media: "How does it feel singing songs with ur brother again? Like old times?" Liam responded: "You know what it's spiritual, but I can't help think about all those wasted years, what a waste of PRECIOUS time." But could fans see the once-warring brothers again after their upcoming tour? Replying to a fan, Liam teased: "Let's see how this tour goes and if we still love each other after it."
