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Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ex Oasis drummer Zak Starkey reveals he confronted the Gallagher brothers after being axed from band's much anticipated reunion tour and says his recent sacking from The Who has left dad Ringo Starr 'not too happy'
Drummer Zak Starkey has revealed he confronted the Gallagher brothers after not being asked to join Oasis' much-anticipated reunion tour which kicks off in July. The son of Ringo Starr, 59, who performed with the Britpop band between 2004 and 2009, said during an appearance on Tuesday's BBC Breakfast that he was 'gutted' not to be apart of the line up. 'I texted [Liam and Noel] and said "why am I not in it?"' before going on to say that bands get comfortable with musicians and the brothers were happy with their current drummer, which he said he was 'alright with that'. Asked if he would he would have liked to rejoin Oasis for the shows, the drummer beamed: 'God, yeah. Greatest rock and roll band of my generation. Greatest rock and roll singer of my generation'. Conversation then turned to Zak's recent sacking from The Who by Pete Townsend and Roger Daltrey, just one month after he was fired from the band before quickly reinstated - which he said had left his famous father 'not too happy'. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Zak said: 'I texted [Liam and Noel] and said "why am I not in it?"' before going on to say that bands get comfortable with musicians and the brothers were happy with their current drummer, which he said he was 'alright with that' (pictured playing with Oasis in 2005) Recalling how his sacking came about, Zak explained that during a recent gig he had insisted the band play their 1971 track The Song Is Over, which they never usually perform live, only for things to 'go wrong'. He then went on to hit back at claims he'd been 'retired not fired' due to his busy schedule, admitting he actually 'had nothing on'. 'I'm open to offers [to return to] The Who because I love that band more than anything. It is the reason I started drumming. The band's guitarist Pete Townshend took to Instagram last week to announce that Zak, the Who's drummer since 1996, was no longer part of the band. But Zak quickly took to his own social media to claim that his departure was not a mutual decision and that he was fired from the band. Zak's sacking comes just months ahead of the legendary bands farewell tour across North America and Pete revealed Scott Devours will replace him on drums. The statement from Pete read: 'After many years of great work on drums from Zak the time has come for a change. A poignant time. Zak has lots of new projects in hand and I wish him the best.' In a second post, Pete and Roger Daltrey added: 'The Who are heading for retirement, whereas Zak is 20yrs younger and has a great future with his new band and other exciting projects. Zak explained that during a recent gig he had insisted the band play their 1971 track The Song Is Over, which they never usually perform live, only for things to 'go wrong' (pictured following the interview) 'He needs to devote all his energy into making it all a success. We both wish him all the luck in the world. 'Scott Devours – Who fans will know him from Roger's solo shows – will be replacing Zak. We hope all our fans will welcome him. Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey'. Resharing The Who's post, Zak hit back: 'I was fired two weeks after reinstatement and asked to make a statement saying I had quit the who to pursue my other musical endevours this would be a lie. 'I love the who and would never had quit. So I didn't make the statement ….quitting The Who would also have let down the countless amazing people who stood up for me (thank you all a million times over and more) thru the weeks of mayhem of me going 'in an out an in an out an in an out like a bleedin squeezebox x. 'To clarify "other projects" yes I do have other projects and always have. The Who have been sporadic or minimalist in touring most years apart from a two extensive tours in 2000 and 2006/7.' Zak continued to list his other previous projects before adding: 'Releasing singles but not touring cos members are so busy. None of this has ever interfered with The Who and was never a problem for them. 'The lie is or would have been that I quit The Who- I didn't. I love the who and everyone in it.' But on Monday, Zak again took to his Instagram account to share that his version of events had been contradicted yet again after a phonecall with The Who singer-guitarist Roger. The son of Ringo Starr, 59, was fired from the band last week, just one month after he was sacked then quickly reinstated Guitarist Pete Townshend took to Instagram on Monday to announce that Zak, the Who's drummer since 1996, was no longer part of the band Zak has since claimed his departure was not a mutual decision and that he was fired from the band Zak said Roger told him he hadn't actually been fired and instead 'retired to work on his own projects'. He wrote: 'NOISE&CONFUSION!!!! I had a great phone chat with Roger at the end of last week which truly confused both of us!!! 'Rog said I hadn't been 'fired'…I had been 'retired' to work n my own projects. I explained to Rog that I have just spent nearly 8 weeks at my studio in Jamaica completing these projects, that my group Mantra Of The Cosmos was releasing one single at the beginning of June and after that had run its course ( usually 5/6 weeks ) I was completely available for the foreseeable future…. 'Rog said "Oh!" and we kind of left it there- On good terms and great friends as we have always been. 'Gotta love these guys. As my mum used to say "The mind boggles!!!" XXX.' It comes weeks after The Who shared the shock news that they will be retiring from touring after 60 years, following a final run of shows in the US later this year.
The Sun
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Liam Gallagher gives update ahead of Oasis's comeback tour and reveals weird way he's been warming up for huge gigs
Caron McKinlay, TV Reporter Published: Invalid Date, LIAM Gallagher has given an update ahead of the Oasis's comeback tour and revealed a weird way he's been warming up for his huge gigs. It comes ahead of the band's widely anticipated gigs — with the first one in Cardiff on July 4. 7 7 After a fan asked Liam on social media: "How's your voice sounding? It best be good!" Frontman Liam went on to reference a huge Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan hit - Especially For You which was a huge hit in the eighties. Liam replied: "I sang especially for you by K n J in the shower and I smashed it so it's looking promising." "He's so down with it " joked the poster. Before they added: "Yeah but can u sing small town boy yet by Bronski Beat?? That's the real test." After that weird revelation another follower added: "People shouldn't be worried about your voice, because it's a fact that sounds BIBLICAL." Liam cheekily responded: "You won't be able to hear me anyway as you lot will be scream Liam Noel Liam Noel." "Wrong we'll scream O A S I S after 16 years" replied another. While another added: "It'll be like Beatlemania all over again….except it will be Oasismania." The update comes after the Oasis brothers filmed in North London last week. The brothers — who have made up after years of rows — arrived separately for a top-secret set to be shown in a promotional film for their upcoming reunion tour. Liam, 52, and Noel, 57, arrived wearing shades outside the Mildmay working men's club in Stoke Newington, North London. The building had been locked down, with staff sworn to secrecy about the Mancunian brothers getting back together again for Thursday's hush-hush performance. As well as promoting the tour, it was also part of a mega-money Adidas ad campaign — and clobber from the sportswear giant was seen being brought in to the club. Oasis 2025 tour dates OASIS brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher have revealed a 17 gig comeback tour next summer - here are the details The Wonderwall hitmakers will delight crowds as follows: JULY 2025 4th - Cardiff, Principality Stadium 5th - Cardiff, Principality Stadium 11th - Manchester, Heaton Park 12th - Manchester, Heaton Park 16th - Manchester, Heaton Park 19th - Manchester, Heaton Park 20th - Manchester, Heaton Park 25th - London, Wembley Stadium 26th - London, Wembley Stadium 30th - London, Wembley Stadium AUGUST 2025 2nd - London, Wembley Stadium 3rd - London, Wembley Stadium 8th - Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium 9th - Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium 12th - Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium 16th - Dublin, Croke Park 17th - Dublin, Croke Park SEPTEMBER 2025 27th - London, Wembley Stadium 28th - London, Wembley Stadium Last week The Sun On Sunday revealed the look for the ads was based on Noel and Liam's love of the brand — and that their 1994 hit Live Forever was one of the songs chosen for the campaign. Oasis shot to fame with their 1994 debut album Definitely Maybe. They sold more than 70 million records worldwide and clocked up eight UK No1 singles and just as many UK No1 albums. But the brothers' relationship became increasingly fraught and they split up before they were due to play a gig in Paris in August 2009. The brothers then traded insults for years - with Liam comparing Noel to a 'potato' and branding his new ban High Flying Birds the 'high flying turds'. Meanwhile, Noel called his younger brother 'a fat man in an anorak'. However rumours of a reunion started in early 2024 — and The Sun revealed last August that Oasis were getting back together again — to the joy of millions of fans. They will play 19 shows in the UK and Ireland this summer, all of which sold out in minutes, before touring the US, Australia and South America across September, October and November. A source said of rehearsals for the tour: 'The sessions are looking to start around mid-May. 'It's going to be short but sweet. "The band haven't all played together in a long time but when it comes to performing Oasis tracks, it's like riding a bike. 'It's just a question of making sure that everyone is up to speed and that they have the set-list tracks nailed down.' Richard Ashcroft and Cast have been confirmed as the support acts. 7 7 7 7
