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Daily Record
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Ex Oasis drummer shares texts he sent the brothers after being left out of tour
Former Oasis drummer, Zak Starkey, will not be joining the Gallaghers in their much-anticipated reunion tour this summer. Former Oasis member Zak Starkey has been left out of the Gallagher brothers' eagerly awaited reunion tour. Liam and Noel announced last year that they were putting their infamous family feud behind them and were getting the back back together after a 16-year break from the band. Scots fans are eagerly awaiting the duo's Edinburgh Murrayfield Stadium shows, which are taking place on August 8, 9 and 12. However, former drummer for the band Zak, who performed with Oasis between 2004 and 2009, won't be a part of the line-up. Zak appeared on BBC Breakfast this morning (May 27) to promote his new single with supergroup Mantra of the Cosmos, which also features Bez and Shaun Ryder from the Happy Mondays alongside former Oasis bassist Andy Bell, reported the Mirror. When asked what he thought about the upcoming reunion tour, he conceded he was 'gutted' about not being asked to take part in the shows. He said: 'I texted them and said 'why am I not in it?'. You know, if you get a new drummer, you get comfortable, don't you? You get comfortable with new musicians and I think that's what's happened and I'm alright with that.' He went on to say he would have jumped at the chance to join Oasis on tour had the offer come in, but praised the band and Liam, saying: 'God, yeah. Greatest rock and roll band of my generation. Greatest rock and roll singer of my generation.' Zak, who is the son of Beatles' legend Ringo Starr, spoke about how his group's new single, Domino Bones, was originally written by Noel Gallagher, who gave it to Mantra of the Cosmos after suggesting it suited them better. The drummer told host Ben Thompson he was taken aback by the offer from Noel, saying: 'I was blown away by it - I couldn't believe it. The greatest songwriter of my generation sending me a tune." Last week, fellow Mantra of the Cosmos member Andy Bell confirmed he would be joining Liam and Noel on their reunion tour. The bassist, who played with Oasis between 1999 and 2009, said he was 'really looking forward to it'. Eagle-eyed fans shared snaps of Noel and Andy at rehearsals for the reunion gigs last week. Despite some controversy over Ticketmaster's"dynamic pricing" strategy that saw ticket prices soar to double their value, those who managed to secure their spot are ecstatic, especially after a glimpse of the band arriving at the rehearsal studio. One excited fan posted: "F**k and I thought I was hyped before. It's genuinely fantastic to see them! "They've all aged pretty damn gracefully and I can't lie, the beard looks decent on Noel. Glad Bonehead looks so healthy as well. Lads, it's happening." 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'.
Daily Mirror
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Oasis star 'gutted' he's been ditched from reunion as he shares Gallaghers' text
Former Oasis drummer, Zak Starkey, says he was 'gutted' after finding out he wouldn't be part of Liam and Noel Gallagher's star-studded reunion this summer Oasis star Zak Starkey is consoling himself after being ditched from the Gallagher brothers' eagerly awaited reunion tour. Fans of the Britpop legends were sent into a frenzy last year when Liam and Noel announced they were putting their fiery feud behind them and getting the back back together after a 16-year hiatus. Fans can't wait to watch the Don't Look Back In Anger stars back in action when the gigs kick off in Cardiff on July 4. However, former drummer for the band Zak, who performed with Oasis between 2004 and 2009, won't be a part of the line-up. Zak appeared on BBC Breakfast this morning (May 27) to promote his new single with supergroup Mantra of the Cosmos, which also features Bez and Shaun Ryder from the Happy Mondays alongside former Oasis bassist Andy Bell. When asked what he thought about the upcoming reunion tour, he conceded he was 'gutted' about not being asked to take part in the shows. He said: 'I texted them and said 'why am I not in it?'. You know, if you get a new drummer, you get comfortable, don't you? You get comfortable with new musicians and I think that's what's happened and I'm alright with that.' He went on to say he would have jumped at the chance to join Oasis on tour had the offer come in, but praised the band and Liam, saying: 'God, yeah. Greatest rock and roll band of my generation. Greatest rock and roll singer of my generation.' Zak, who is the son of Beatles' legend Ringo Starr, spoke about how his group's new single, Domino Bones, was originally written by Noel Gallagher, who gave it to Mantra of the Cosmos after suggesting it suited them better. The drummer told host Ben Thompson he was taken aback by the offer from Noel, saying: 'I was blown away by it - I couldn't believe it. The greatest songwriter of my generation sending me a tune." Last week, fellow Mantra of the Cosmos member Andy Bell confirmed he would be joining Liam and Noel on their reunion tour. The bassist, who played with Oasis between 1999 and 2009, said he was 'really looking forward to it'. Eagle-eyed fans shared snaps of Noel and Andy at rehearsals for the reunion gigs last week. Despite some controversy over Ticketmaster 's "dynamic pricing" strategy that saw ticket prices soar to double their value, those who managed to secure their spot are ecstatic, especially after a glimpse of the band arriving at the rehearsal studio. One excited fan posted: "F**k and I thought I was hyped before. It's genuinely fantastic to see them! "They've all aged pretty damn gracefully and I can't lie, the beard looks decent on Noel. Glad Bonehead looks so healthy as well. Lads, it's happening."
Edinburgh Live
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
'I was gutted' says former Oasis member who was 'fired' from band
A former Oasis drummer has expressed his disappointment at being left out of the band's highly anticipated reunion gigs this year. Last August, Noel and Liam Gallagher announced they would be reuniting for the first time since their dramatic split in 2009, with their Oasis 2025 shows kicking off in Cardiff in July before moving on to Manchester's Heaton Park for five performances later that month. Zak Starkey, who drummed for Oasis from 2004 to 2009, appeared on BBC Breakfast this morning (May 27) to discuss his new single with supergroup Mantra of the Cosmos, which includes Bez and Shaun Ryder from Happy Mondays and ex-Oasis bassist Andy Bell. The son of Beatles icon Ringo Starr, Zak spoke about the group's new track Domino Bones, which was penned by Noel Gallagher. Noel had offered the song to the group, believing it suited them better, having previously likened the band to 'like Dylan, Dalí and Ginsberg on a rocket ship to the moon to have it with the Clangers'. During the interview with host Ben Thompson, Zak shared his astonishment at receiving a song from Noel, remarking: "I was blown away by it - I couldn't believe it. The greatest songwriter of my generation sending me a tune," reports the Manchester Evening News. When the conversation shifted to the upcoming Oasis reunion tour, Zak didn't hesitate to reveal his feelings, admitting he was 'gutted' not to be included in the lineup for the shows. He remarked: "I texted them and said 'why am I not in it?'. You know, if you get a new drummer, you get comfortable, don't you? You get comfortable with new musicians and I think that's what's happened and I'm alright with that." He also expressed that he would have been keen to join the tour if invited. Speaking to a BBC programme, he said: "God, yeah. Greatest rock and roll band of my generation. Greatest rock and roll singer of my generation." Last week saw Andy Bell of Mantra of the Cosmos fame confirm his participation in Liam and Noel's reunion tour. The bassist, who was part of Oasis from 1999 until their split in 2009, shared his excitement about the upcoming tour. While on BBC Breakfast, Zak also discussed his tenure with The Who. As the iconic band's drummer since 1996, he was recently in the news over claims he'd been sacked after a performance at the Royal Albert Hall in March. In addressing the rumours, Zak clarified: "I didn't leave, I never left. We did a gig and there's a song that's called The Song is Over that they've never played live. It's on Who's Next, which is their biggest record, and I suggested it." He detailed how The Who eventually decided to play the song live, but things didn't pan out as expected during the performance. Zak recounted: "We played it at the gig and it went wrong. I'm not going to name names, but it went wrong. It went four bars wrong. "We stopped it again and it was all about the drums being too loud, but my drums are electric - if you stand in front of them, you can't hear them, they're just in my ears. The next thing I know I'm getting the sack." He added: "Sack the drummer, everybody's called me. I posted something about it, and three days later I got my job back. Then two days later, I secretly didn't get my job back and it's all gone haywire since then. "I found out the other day I wasn't fired, I was retired because I was too busy but I've actually got nothing on besides this single - and half the band are in Oasis, half the band are in Happy Mondays so they can't work, I'm totally free."
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pete Townshend says Zak Starkey is 'not being asked to leave' The Who despite previous claims
Zak Starkey is "not being asked" to leave The Who. The 59-year-old drummer parted ways with Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend after almost 30 years following their two Teenage Cancer Trust concerts at London's Royal Albert Hall last month and admitted how "saddened" he was by his departure but now Pete has claimed that the whole thing has been blown out of proportion. On Saturday (19.04.25), he wrote on Instagram: "He's not being asked to step down from The Who. There have been some communication issues, personal and private on all sides, that needed to be dealt with, and these have been aired happily. Roger and I would like Zak to tighten up his latest evolved drumming style to accommodate our non-orchestral line up and he has readily agreed. I take responsibility for some of the confusion. Our TCT shows at the Royal Albert Hall were a little tricky for me. I thought that four and a half weeks would be enough time to recover completely from having a complete knee replacement. (Why did I ever think I could land on my knees?) "Wrong! Maybe we didn't put enough time into sound checks, giving us problems on stage. The sound in the centre of the stage is always the most difficult to work with. Roger did nothing wrong but fiddle with his in-ear monitors. Zak made a few mistakes and he has apologised. Albeit with a rubber duck drummer. We are a family, this blew up very quickly and got too much oxygen. It's over. We move forward now with optimism and fire in our bellies." The rock star insisted that he owes Scott Devours "an apology" for not quashing the rumours before they started and will be buying him a drink to apologise. He added: "As for Roger, fans can enjoy his forthcoming solo shows with his fabulous drummer, Scott Devours, who it was rumoured might replace Zak in The Who and has always been supportive of the band. I owe Scott an apology for not crushing that rumour before it spread. He has been hurt by this. I promise to buy him a very long drink and give him a hug. Pete Townshend." The statement comes just days after Zak revealed how upset he was at the development. He told The Mirror: "I'm very proud of my near thirty years with The Who. Filling the shoes of my Godfather, 'uncle Keith' has been the biggest honour and I remain their biggest fan. They've been like family to me. In January, I suffered a serious medical emergency with blood clots in my right bass drum calf. This is now completely healed and does not affect my drumming or running. "After playing those songs with the band for so many decades, I'm surprised and saddened anyone would have an issue with my performance that night, but what can you do? I plan to take some much needed time off with my family, and focus on the release of Domino Bones by Mantra Of The Cosmos with Noel Gallagher in May and finishing my autobiography written solely by me. Twenty-nine years at any job is a good old run, and I wish them the best.' A spokesperson for the 'Pinball Wizard' group previously 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." According to Metro, during The Who's London show on 30 March, Roger stopped the performance multiple times and complained he was unable to hear over the sound of Zak's drumming. Stopping the concert during the final track, 'The Song Is Over', the 81-year-old rocker told the audience: "To sing that song I do need to hear the key, and I can't. All I've got is drums going boom, boom, boom. I can't sing to that. I'm sorry guys."
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Zak Starkey Breaks Silence on Firing From the Who: ‘I'm Surprised and Saddened'
Earlier today, the Who announced that they were parting ways with drummer Zak Starkey after three decades. Rumors swirled that the group were unhappy with his performance last month when they played a pair of Teenage Cancer Trust charity shows at London's Royal Albert Hall. In his first public statement since the group let him go, Starkey confirms this is indeed the case. 'I'm very proud of my near thirty years with The Who,' Starkey tells Rolling Stone in a written statement. 'Filling the shoes of my Godfather, 'uncle Keith' has been the biggest honor and I remain their biggest fan. They've been like family to me. In January, I suffered a serious medical emergency with blood clots in my right bass drum calf. This is now completely healed and does not affect my drumming or running.' More from Rolling Stone The Who Part Ways With Drummer Zak Starkey After Three Decades Pete Townshend's Signature Dr. Martens Get a Luxury Upgrade With the Brand's Newest Drop Roger Daltrey Says He's Going Deaf and Blind He continues: 'After playing those songs with the band for so many decades, I'm surprised and saddened anyone would have an issue with my performance that night, but what can you do? I plan to take some much needed time off with my family, and focus on the release of Domino Bones by Mantra Of The Cosmos with Noel Gallagher in May and finishing my autobiography written solely by me. Twenty-nine years at any job is a good old run, and I wish them the best.' Starkey first entered the Who's orbit in 1994 when he backed Roger Daltrey on an American tour. Two years later, he joined the Who when the surviving members reunited for a tour celebrating their 1973 LP Quadrophenia. 'There were certain things that had to be in there, certain fills that had to be exactly the same because they are so Quadrophenia, if you know what I mean,' Starkey told Modern Drummer in 2006. 'They are memorable fills. There aren't memorable parts, though, because everything Keith played kept changing. If you listen to 'The Real Me,' you're not quite playing the same thing every time, ever. Every bar comes around again, but what he played was never the exact same thing.' The Who don't have a tour on the books, but they are playing a pair of shows in Italy in late July. They have yet to announce who will replace Starkey behind the kit at those gigs. One likely candidate is Scott Devours, who has been in Daltrey's solo band since 2009. He also toured with the Who in 2013 when Starkey was suffering from a tendon problem. Another possible pick is journeyman drummer Simon Phillips. He was Pete Townshend's go-to drummer on his Eighties solo albums and live shows, and he played in the Who on their 1989 reunion tour. When Starkey was unable to make a Who gig in 2000 due to his commitments with Johnny Marr and the Healers, Philips returned to the group for a single night. Townshend remains a huge admirer of his work and has recently expressed interest in working with him again. In a 2024 interview with Mojo, Townshend said that Daltrey was in charge of putting the Who's backing band together, and that he 'wasn't 100% happy' with his picks. 'I'd get Simon Phillips on drums and Pino Palladino on bass, and I'd dig 'Rabbit' [keyboardist John Bundrick] out of his bed,' Townshend said. 'And I'd get some fabulous shredding guitar player… but the problem is, they'd all be far, far superior musicians to me.' Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
