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6 days ago
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Zak Starkey Rubbishes Reports He Retired from The Who, Insists He Was ‘Fired'
The saga around Zak Starkey's departure from The Who continues to rumble on. In a new Instagram post on Wednesday (May 28), the band's former drummer called reports that he 'retired' from his position in iconic group as 'f-kin total bollox' while insisting that he was, indeed, 'fired' from the group. Starkey's position as the band's drummer has been uncertain since a show at London's Royal Albert Hall in March. Reports suggested that Daltrey was unhappy with Starkey's playing on the night, and a number of songs were cut short. Starkey – Ringo Starr's son and a prolific session drummer – has been a part of the live lineup since 1996. In a statement, the band said, '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.' More from Billboard Lorde Makes Surprise Appearance at Aotearoa Music Awards Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Perform 1996 Hit 'Tha Crossroads' on 'Everybody's Live' John Fogerty Reclaims Creedence Songs With New 'John's Version' Recordings His position was reinstated briefly after 'communication issues' were resolved, but following the announcement of The Who's farewell tour dates in North America, guitarist Pete Townshend confirmed that time had 'come for a change' in relation to their drummer, and that Scott Devours would be taking on the role. On Monday (May 26) the drummer shared an Instagram post stating that Daltrey had said that Starkey had not been 'fired,' but 'retired' to work on his project with supergroup Mantra Of The Cosmos, which includes Starkey and members of Happy Mondays. The group's upcoming debut LP features a song written by Oasis' Noel Gallagher; Starkey was Oasis' drummer from 2004-2008. Two days later, on Wednesday (May 28), Starkey shared a new update with a screengrab of a news story that again indicated that he 'retired' from the group. He called the report 'f-kin total bollox,' insisted that 'I was fired' and that Daltrey's 'new word for it is 'retired' to complete my other musical projects.' He continued, 'I called Roger last week and told him in person I had spent nearly 2 months at my studio in Jamaica completing my studio projects. That I had a mantra of the cosmos single out next week and then I was completely available for the foreseeable future… he was a little surprised but understood. It's true – I have no plan's whatsoever for the fall as I thought I was touring with The Who and my mantra band mates are v busy in oasis and happy Mondays until the new year . So this is simply a load of bollox … Am I fired , retired, deffo not tired as I'm 20 years younger than these guys as they keep saying. Starkey added, 'Dropping two beats on our second show is not a firing offence – I've watched the show on tv I can't see where I dropped them – I looked everywhere- it's the who ffs if it was perfect it would be so f–king boring …' A spokesperson for The Who offered no comment on the latest update when approached by Billboard U.K. The Who will kick off the U.S. leg of their farewell tour on August 16 at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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23-05-2025
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Roger Daltrey Doesn't Want to Embark on The Who's Farewell Tour with 'Half-Hearted' Pete Townshend
The post Roger Daltrey Doesn't Want to Embark on The Who's Farewell Tour with 'Half-Hearted' Pete Townshend appeared first on Consequence. Talk about messy goodbyes! The Who haven't even launched their recently announced North American farewell tour, but things haven't exactly been going smoothly in the lead-up to the final run. Now, singer Roger Daltrey is questioning if he even wants to tour with 'half-hearted' guitarist Pete Townshend. As previously reported, the legendary rock band fired, re-hired, and then re-fired longtime drummer Zak Starkey, replacing him with Daltrey's solo drummer Scott Devours. If that weren't enough, Daltrey has expressed disappointment in recent quotes made by Townshend. Get The Who Tickets Here In an interview with the UK's Sunday People, Townshend said, 'The Who has gone on a bit too long with two of us dying. It does sometimes feel like flogging a dead horse.' As the Daily Mail reports, that irked Daltrey, who responded, 'If Pete doesn't want to tour, I don't want to be back with The Who on the road, at 81, with someone who doesn't want be there — if that's what he's saying.' The singer added, 'I won't do it with someone who is half-hearted about it. But, you know, every dog has its day and it was a wonderful ride.' Hopefully, Daltrey and Townshend can join together with the band before they hit the road this summer. The farewell outing, dubbed 'The Song Is Over Tour,' is still scheduled to kick off August 16th in Sunrise, Florida, and run through September 28th in Las Vegas. See which support act is playing each show in the itinerary below, and learn how to get tickets to The Who's upcoming farewell tour here. August 16 – Sunrise, FL @ Amerant Bank Arena * (Get Tickets) August 19 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center * (Get Tickets) August 21 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center ^ (Get Tickets) August 23 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall + (Get Tickets) August 26 – Boston, MA @ Fenway Park ~ (Get Tickets) August 28 – Wantagh, NY @ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater $ (Get Tickets) August 30 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden $ (Get Tickets) September 2 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage > (Get Tickets) September 4 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage > (Get Tickets) September 7 – Chicago, IL @ United Center < (Get Tickets) September 9 – Chicago, IL @ United Center = w/ Tom Cochrane < = w/ Joe Bonamassa # = w/ Candlebox ! = w/ Billy Idol Popular Posts Holy Shit, You Have to See Footage from System of a Down's Concert in Brazil Bruce Springsteen Gives Trump the Middle Finger with Another Defiant Concert Guns N' Roses Share Video of Axl Rose Repeatedly Falling Onstage: Watch The 30 Best Action Movie Stars of All Time, Ranked Trump Warns Springsteen: "He Ought to Keep His Mouth Shut Until He's Back Into the Country" Neil Young to Trump: "I'm Not Scared of You. Neither Are the Rest of Us" Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
Daily Record
13-05-2025
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Fans just discovering how the The Who came up with their iconic name
The Who are one of the most iconic bands in rock history, but they were originally called something very different - and the story of how they came up with their name is a classic rock 'n' roll tale Before they were smashing guitars, filling stadiums, and pioneering the rock opera, The Who were simply four London lads with a completely different name. Their journey to becoming one of the most recognisable names in rock history wasn't just by chance - it involved sketchy club gigs, a name conflict, and a brainstorming session that could have had a very different outcome. As fans continue to discover how they came to be known by their iconic name - and what they were initially called - here's a little about how the band was formed. The tale starts in Acton, West London, where a young Roger Daltrey already felt like an outsider. He didn't quite fit in at Acton County Grammar School, and after being expelled at 15, he found himself working on a construction site. In 1959, Daltrey established The Detours, a functioning band that performed at weddings and corporate events, with Daltrey handling both the music and finances. He then noticed a local lad named John Entwistle strolling down the street with a bass guitar slung over his shoulder, and invited him to join the band. Entwistle, in turn, introduced a guitarist he knew from school: Pete Townshend, reports the Express. The band's early sound was influenced by instrumental covers from The Shadows and The Ventures, with a touch of traditional jazz thrown in, and the line-up evolved over time. The group was still known as The Detours when they discovered in early 1964 that another band, namely Johnny Devlin and the Detours, already had dibs on the name. Pete Townshend recounted how he and his flatmate Richard Barnes spent an entire night brainstorming new monikers, aiming for a theme of comedic stage introductions; suggestions like No One and The Group were considered. Townshend was quite taken with The Hair, but it was Barnes who had a preference for The Who. The band unveiled their new identity with their 1965 release 'I Can't Explain'. The single broke into the UK top ten and marked the beginning of a succession of hits that would come to characterise the era: 'Substitute', 'My Generation', 'Pictures of Lily', leading up to the landmark concept album Tommy in 1969. In 1965, none other than Paul McCartney deemed them "the most exciting thing around," while John Lennon expressed his admiration for 'Pinball Wizard' by incorporating its acoustic guitar style into 'Polythene Pam'. When Jimi Hendrix landed in London in '66, he specifically requested Pete Townshend's amplifier setup, whilst bands like Pink Floyd, Queen, and The Ramones have acknowledged The Who as an influential force in their early days.
The Star
12-05-2025
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Legendary rock band The Who to say goodbye after six decades with final tour
Roger Daltrey, left, and Pete Townshend of The Who perform at TQL Stadium on May 15, 2022, in Cincinnati. — Photo: AP Legendary rock band The Who announced their final tour of North America on Thursday, saying after six decades of making music, all good things must come to end. Famous for hit songs including Baba O'Riley , My Generation , and Behind Blue Eyes , the band was formed in 1964 and made up of Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon. Lead singer Daltrey, 81, said it was every musician's dream in the early 1960s to make it big in the U.S. charts. "For The Who, that dream came true in 1967 and our lives were changed forever," he said. Musical freedom! Rock gave us a feeling of generational rebellion. Guitarist and songwriter Townshend, 79, the other surviving member of the original lineup, said: "Roger and I are in a good place, despite our age, eager to throw our weight behind this fond farewell to all our faithful fans." He said he hoped some new fans might jump in to see what they have been missing for the last 57 years. Daltrey said the band would have to play classic hits Won't Get Fooled Again , Baba O'Riley and Behind Blue Eyes , but the rest of the setlist was up for grabs. The tour, scheduled for August and September, is named "The Song Is Over", after a 1971 song they had never played live until a few weeks ago. "Roger always comes up with really great names for tours, but I think that this one is rather poignant," Townshend told reporters. The duo was unable to confirm whether there would be a similar tour in the UK or Europe. After all, even the world's biggest rockers can't escape doctor's orders. "I've been ordered by my voice specialist 'you've got to have a day off after every gig and then after every three gigs you have to have two days off'," said Daltrey. – Reuters
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10-05-2025
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IN CAS YOU MISSED IT: The Who hint they are about to retire
The iconic British rock band first formed in 1964 with singer Roger Daltrey, guitarist Pete Townshend, bassist John Entwistle and drummer Keith Moon and have been making music ever since. Daltrey and Townshend are the surviving two members of the group, and this week announced The Song Is Over: The North American Farewell Tour - which they have now highlighted could be their last ever. Daltrey told The Sun, "I don't want to say that there won't be (more), but equally I'm not confident in saying there will be. Let's see if we survive this one.".
