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Wales Online
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Zak Starkey would have joined the Oasis Live '25 Tour 'for nothing'
Zak Starkey would have joined the Oasis Live '25 Tour 'for nothing' The lucky sticksman expected to join Liam and Noel Gallagher on the Oasis Live '25 Tour is newcomer Joey Waronker Zak Starkey (Image:) Former Oasis drummer Zak Starkey is gutted he wasn't chosen for the Britpop legends' reunion tour. The lucky sticksman expected to join Liam and Noel Gallagher on the Oasis Live '25 Tour is newcomer Joey Waronker. Poor Zak - who was behind the kit for Oasis from 2004 to 2008 and contributed to the albums Don't Believe The Truth and Dig Out Your Soul - admits he will "cry" if he goes and sees their new man in action. He told the Daily Star: "I'll cry if I go, in case he mucks it up. "I'm sure he won't, but you know that's my favourite band. I'd have done that gig for nothing, you know? I just loved it. I can't see someone else do it that's not me." Article continues below Zak was unceremoniously let go by The Who, with much confusion and miscommunication over the reason for his departure. The son of Beatle Sir Ringo Starr says his other project, Mantra Of The Cosmos - who have just released a new song with Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher, ex-Oasis bassist Andy Bell and Happy Mondays' Shaun Ryder and Bez, Dominoes Bones - was blamed on his exit from The Who. He said: "I got fired, twice. Once I wasn't even there. Article continues below "I didn't enjoy what they (reports) were saying about Roger (Daltrey), because he's my friend. And we talk on the phone every week still. And I text with Pete (Townshend) for hours. We're still great friends. We'll always be friends and brothers, really. Roger thought that I was so busy that he needed to retire me because of Mantra but I'm actually not busy at all." The sold-out Oasis Live '25 Tour kicks off on July 4 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Zak Starkey would have joined the Oasis Live '25 Tour 'for nothing'
Former Oasis drummer Zak Starkey is gutted he wasn't chosen for the Britpop legends' reunion tour. The lucky sticksman expected to join Liam and Noel Gallagher on the Oasis Live '25 Tour is newcomer Joey Waronker. Poor Zak - who was behind the kit for Oasis from 2004 to 2008 and contributed to the albums Don't Believe The Truth and Dig Out Your Soul - admits he will "cry" if he goes and sees their new man in action. He told the Daily Star: 'I'll cry if I go, in case he mucks it up. "I'm sure he won't, but you know that's my favourite band. I'd have done that gig for nothing, you know? I just loved it. I can't see someone else do it that's not me.' Zak was unceremoniously let go by The Who, with much confusion and miscommunication over the reason for his departure. The son of Beatle Sir Ringo Starr says his other project, Mantra Of The Cosmos - who have just released a new song with Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher, ex-Oasis bassist Andy Bell and Happy Mondays' Shaun Ryder and Bez, Dominoes Bones - was blamed on his exit from The Who. He said: 'I got fired, twice. Once I wasn't even there. 'I didn't enjoy what they (reports) were saying about Roger (Daltrey), because he's my friend. And we talk on the phone every week still. And I text with Pete (Townshend) for hours. We're still great friends. We'll always be friends and brothers, really. Roger thought that I was so busy that he needed to retire me because of Mantra but I'm actually not busy at all.' The sold-out Oasis Live '25 Tour kicks off on July 4 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.
Scotsman
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Oasis: Andy Bell confirms he will be part of 2025 reunion line-up
The line-up for Oasis' reunion shows looks like it is starting to take shape Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Rumours still continue who will be part of Oasis' reunion line-up later this year. But having been interviewed by an Australia media outlet, one former member has confirmed their participation. The admission comes as his band is currently touring Australia - ahead of Oasis's first reunion tour date. Oasis' eagerly anticipated reunion shows are drawing nearer, with long-time fans wondering which iteration of the band's line-up could be performing later this year. As names over the months have been bandied around as to who will join Liam and Noel Gallagher during the much vaunted performances, one former Oasis member has confirmed that they will be part of the line-up this year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Oasis pictured in Withington, Manchester, November 1993, from l-r: Paul McGuigan, Noel Gallagher, Tony McCarroll, Paul Arthurs, Liam Gallagher | Getty Images Speaking to Austrian media outlet OE24, Andy Bell confirmed in an interview that he will be part of the reunion line up this year, after speaking with presenters while touring the country with his band, shoegaze outfit Ride. 'Yes, I'm in and I'm really looking forward to it,' Bell noted. 'We'll see each other on tour. Or rather, you'll see me, because I'll hardly be able to spot you in the audience!' Bell was a member of Oasis from 1999 until their split in 2009, contributing song writing credits on three of the band's final albums - Heathen Chemistry, Don't Believe The Truth and Dig Out Your Soul. Bell's name was already one of the more popular rumours regarding the reunion line-up, with the NME as far back as March detailing what sources outline as the core of the reunion line-up - with Bell, Gem Archer, Oasis co-founder Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs, and Joey Waronker. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Oasis' first performance is scheduled to take place on July 4 2025 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, while Ride are set to perform alongside Bloc Party at Manchester's Castlefield Bowl on July 10 2025. What is your ideal reunion line-up for Oasis, and are you happy so far with the rumours that are being bandied around? Let us know who you would like to see as part of Oasis' 2025 line-up by leaving a comment below.
Scotsman
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Oasis: Andy Bell confirms he will be part of 2025 reunion line-up
The line-up for Oasis' reunion shows looks like it is starting to take shape Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Rumours still continue who will be part of Oasis' reunion line-up later this year. But having been interviewed by an Australia media outlet, one former member has confirmed their participation. The admission comes as his band is currently touring Australia - ahead of Oasis's first reunion tour date. Oasis' eagerly anticipated reunion shows are drawing nearer, with long-time fans wondering which iteration of the band's line-up could be performing later this year. As names over the months have been bandied around as to who will join Liam and Noel Gallagher during the much vaunted performances, one former Oasis member has confirmed that they will be part of the line-up this year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Oasis pictured in Withington, Manchester, November 1993, from l-r: Paul McGuigan, Noel Gallagher, Tony McCarroll, Paul Arthurs, Liam Gallagher | Getty Images Speaking to Austrian media outlet OE24, Andy Bell confirmed in an interview that he will be part of the reunion line up this year, after speaking with presenters while touring the country with his band, shoegaze outfit Ride. 'Yes, I'm in and I'm really looking forward to it,' Bell noted. 'We'll see each other on tour. Or rather, you'll see me, because I'll hardly be able to spot you in the audience!' Bell was a member of Oasis from 1999 until their split in 2009, contributing song writing credits on three of the band's final albums - Heathen Chemistry, Don't Believe The Truth and Dig Out Your Soul. Bell's name was already one of the more popular rumours regarding the reunion line-up, with the NME as far back as March detailing what sources outline as the core of the reunion line-up - with Bell, Gem Archer, Oasis co-founder Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs, and Joey Waronker. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Oasis' first performance is scheduled to take place on July 4 2025 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, while Ride are set to perform alongside Bloc Party at Manchester's Castlefield Bowl on July 10 2025.
The Independent
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
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.
