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Yahoo
22-07-2025
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The Who Kick Off Farewell Tour in Italy, Perform First Show Since Zak Starkey Sacking
The Who have kicked off their farewell tour 'The Song Is Over' in Italy with their new drummer, marking their first show since the departure of longtime time-keeper Zak Starkey. The rock icons announced the tour last May and kicked it off on Sunday night (July 20) at the Anfiteatro Camerini in Piazzola sul Brenta. They will also perform at the Parco Della Musica in Milan Tuesday night (July 22), before frontman Roger Daltrey plays a run of solo shows in the U.K. early next month. More from Billboard Pusha T Says Hunter Biden's Crack vs. Cocaine Explanation Is 'Deep' Drake Responds to 'F-k Kendrick' Chants at U.K. Tour Stop: 'Can't Say That I Don't Agree' With 'Burning Blue,' Mariah The Scientist Finds Her First Radio Chart No. 1 At the Anfiteatro Camerini, The Who performed a 20-song set, which included hits such as 'Baba O'Riley,' 'Pinball Wizard,' 'My Generation,' 'Won't Get Fooled Again' and 'I Can't Explain'. Watch footage here. The gig suffered from a few blips. A YouTube video shows that Daltrey sang 'See Me, Feel Me' while kneeling down, since he was experiencing leg cramps. 'The Song is Over' was reportedly listed as the final song, meanwhile, but it was cut from the set. Notably, this is The Who's first tour without longtime drummer Zak Starkey, who was fired earlier this year. A public and protracted dispute between Starkey – the son of Beatles legend Ringo Starr – and the band began in April, following a charity show for the Teenage Cancer Trust at London's Royal Albert Hall. The longstanding member, who joined the band in 1996, was initially fired before being rehired, and eventually fired again within a matter of weeks. Starkey's exit became more complicated when he claimed he was asked to say he'd quit the band due to other musical projects, writing on Instagram: 'I was fired two weeks after reinstatement and asked to make a statement saying I had quit The Who to pursue my other musical endeavors this would be a lie.' Now, Scott Devours has taken over drumming duties, having previously performed in Daltrey's solo band. 'Yesterday, with a short, simple Instagram post, Pete and Roger, once again, changed my life forever,' he said in a statement posted to social media back in May.'I understand and accept the reality that there are many lifelong Who fans who are absolutely gutted by the news that Zak is no longer on the throne behind The Who,' it continued. 'As a huge fan myself, there is a part of me that's processing this loss with a heavy heart too.' 'The Song Is Over' tour will resume in North America on Aug. 16 in Florida. The series of shows will continue through the fall, including two dates at the iconic Hollywood Bowl (Sept. 17 & 19), as well as a night at Madison Square Garden in New York on Aug. 30. The Who setlist at Anfiteatro Camerini, Piazzola sul Brenta: 1. 'I Can't Explain'2. 'Substitute'3. 'Who Are You'4. 'Love Ain't for Keepin''5. 'Bargain'6. 'The Seeker'7. 'Pinball Wizard'8. 'Behind Blue Eyes'9. 'The Real Me'10. '5:15'11. 'I'm One'12. 'I've Had Enough'13. 'Love, Reign O'er Me'14. 'Eminence Front'15. 'My Generation'16. 'Cry If You Want'17. 'See Me, Feel Me'18. 'You Better You Bet'19. 'Baba O'Riley'20. 'Won't Get Fooled Again' 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 Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mirror
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
The Who set to 'come out of retirement and do an Elton John' after final gig
EXCLUSIVE: The Who were previously left in turmoil after drummer Zak Starkey left the band but they've been tipped to continue touring The Who won't retire and are set to follow in the footsteps of Elton John with one pal saying: 'It's not the end.' The rockers previously told how they are retiring from touring following 60 years together after a final set of dates in North America. The tour, which begins in August, will be a farewell to live shows for the legendary rock band, with Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey performing hits from their six-decade career. But Journalist Will Hodgkinson, a close pal of the band, regularly hosts press conferences for them after penning The Ballad of Britain about The Who and other bands' cultural significance in shaping British musical identity, said: 'I think they might do what Elton John has done. Elton has done the Palladium for a special. 'I can see them doing something like that. I think it's got too much for them being on tour. But I don't think it will be the end.' Elton announced that he was quitting music with his final epic Goodbye Yellow Brick Road tour. But he has since returned with a special date at The Palladium in London. The Who were recently left in turmoil after drummer Zak Starkey left the band. But Will says they will 'cope fine' without him. He continued: 'The Zak Starkey thing was odd. I guess they fell out. I guess that's what happened. They had an argument. But Zak didn't talk about it at all when I saw him a few weeks ago. I think they will cope fine.' He added: 'I don't know who it will be or if indeed they've already got someone.' Will's latest book titled Street Level Superstar is about failed pop star Lawrence who he spent a year shadowing in a bid to uncover a true 'uncompromising' artist. Pulp's Jarvis Cocker, Pete Townsend and Noel Gallagher are all fans of the little known star who fronted 1990s band Denim. The book won the prestigious Penderyn Music Book prize last year and has become a cult classic (MUST) while Denim's nearly famous record Summer Smash is being re-released. Will said: 'I think it took off because failure is more interesting than success. I was very reticent. But I really enjoyed it. I thought creatively this could be really good. This is somebody who is at odds with the world. He looks like a superstar but there he is with no money whatsoever getting shouted at by kids at the bus stop, mistaken for an old lady by an old man outside the pub. I thought this was amazing. When he walks down the street he thinks he is Prince.' The Who's Townsend even said he wants to be like Lawrence - a former heroin addict - because he's such an 'uncompromising' artist.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Paul McCartney wishes ‘very happy' 85th birthday to Ringo Starr
Sir Paul McCartney has wished a 'very happy' 85th birthday to his 'dear friend' and former Beatles band member, Sir Ringo Starr. Sir Ringo's son, drummer Zak Starkey, and musician Sean Ono Lennon, son of Beatles star John Lennon and artist Yoko Ono, were among others sending birthday messages to the drummer from Liverpool. On Monday Sir Paul, 83, posted a photo of the pair, credited to his late wife, photographer Linda McCartney, and wrote: 'A very happy birthday to my dear friend, Ringo (or should I say, Sir Richard). 'I hope you have a wonderful day full of love. – Paul.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paul McCartney (@paulmccartney) Every year on July 7, the Beatles drummer, whose real name is Sir Richard Starkey, hosts an annual 'peace and love' moment to mark his birthday. As a collective moment of global unity, the musician invites people from across the world to pause at 12 noon local time to say, think, or post 'peace and love'. On Monday, The Beatles Story Museum in Liverpool celebrated peace and love with an arts and crafts workshop. Members of the public took photos alongside a sculpture of a hand in a peace sign that was created using an original casting of Sir Ringo's right hand. The Beatles are the best-selling musical act of all time and one of the most influential groups in the world, having achieved 18 UK number one singles.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Take the World's Hardest Quiz: The Who
These past few weeks have been a very trying time for Who fans. The difficulties started in April when word slipped out they'd fired longtime drummer Zak Starkey, calmed down a bit when Pete Townshend reversed the decision, and then went into overdrive when they announced they were calling it quits after one more tour. (Yes, they said this before in 1982, but they weren't in their eighties back then.) And once the reality that the Who were ending sank in, they announced that Starkey was indeed getting the boot despite all of their early protestations to the contrary. This turmoil was nothing new for fans who've been around since the days of Keith Moon. The Who have been in a state of wonderful chaos from day one. These true OG fans are likely going to do very well on this quiz. For everyone else … good luck. Zero to 30 percent correct: Did you think maybe this was a quiz about the Guess Who? Were you expecting more questions about 'American Woman' and ''These Eyes'? But even if you're familiar with the Who, it's clear you're no expert. But don't feel bad. You just need to take an amazing journey through one of the strongest catalogs in rock. We recommend starting with Live at Leeds and then spending a lot of time with Tommy, Who's Next, and Quadrophenia. If you want to read about their history, track down Dave Marsh's 1983 book Before I Get Ol The Story of the Who. More from Rolling Stone Zak Starkey Says He Was 'Retired' Not 'Fired' From the Who, According to Roger Daltrey New Who Drummer Scott Devours: 'The Weight of This Responsibility Is Enormous' The Who Tap Billy Idol, the Joe Perry Project, and More for Farewell Tour Openers 31 to 60 percent correct: Nice work. We made the questions especially tricky on this one, and you knew quite a few. If you want to take a deeper drive, read Pete Townshend's book Who I Am: A Memoir and Roger Daltrey's unfortunately titled Thanks a Lot Mr Kibblewhite: My Story. These two guys have very different perspectives on just about everything. But if you read both of their books, you'll emerge knowing a lot more about their band. 61 to 100 percent correct: Fantastic. You could probably sing along to every song on Endless Wire and not miss a word. (And don't sleep on 2019's Who. There are good songs on there.) If you want to become even more of an expert, Tony Fletcher's Moon: The Life and Death of a Rock Legend and Pete Rees' The Ox: The Authorized Biography of the Who's John Entwistle will teach you everything you need to learn about rock's greatest rhythm section. We must also say that bootlegs from the band's 1999-2000 tour are stellar. It's their last true golden era. But if you aced this quiz, you certainly know that. Looking for more Rolling Stone ? Try these: The World's Hardest Taylor Swift QuizThe World's Hardest The Office QuizThe World's Hardest Saturday Night Live QuizThe World's Hardest Billy Joel QuizThe World's Hardest Bob Dylan Quiz The World's Hardest Bruce Springsteen QuizThe World's Hardest U2 QuizThe World's Hardest Pink Floyd QuizThe World's Hardest Rolling Stones Quiz Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
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The Who Legend Pete Townshend Says Zak Starkey's Exit From Band Has 'Been a Mess'
Pete Townshend admitted he's unsure exactly why Zak Starkey was fired from The Who. More than two months after the drummer parted ways with the legendary British band, Townshend told iPaper, 'It's been a mess.' The trouble with Starkey, the son of Beatles legend Ringo Starr who joined The Who's live lineup 1996, came after a show at London's Royal Albert Hall in March after lead singer Roger Daltrey reportedly had issues with his playing. But Townshend told the outlet that he personally didn't see 'anything wrong.' 'I think Roger just got lost,' he added. 'I have to be careful what I say about Roger because he gets angry if I say anything about him at all. He'll be sacking me next. But that's not to say that he sacked Zak. It's a decision Roger and I tried to make together, but it kind of got out of hand.' Daltrey initially claimed Starkey, 59, 'retired' from The Who to work on a project with his band Mantra Of The Cosmos, Billboard reported. He was rehired for a few days, then another exit was announced. In May, Starkey set the record straight on what went down with the Who via a fiery Instagram post. "I was fired,' he wrote. 'Roger's new word for it is 'retired' to complete my other musical projects… 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.' In June, Starkey told Rolling Stone he continues to receive mixed messages from The Who. The drummer noted he heard from Daltrey ahead of the band's tour dates in Italy next month. 'I spoke to Roger last week,' Starkey revealed in the interview. 'He said, 'Don't take your drums out of the warehouse, we might be calling you.' What the f---? These guys are f---in' insane! I've been fired more times than Keith Moon in ten days.'The Who Legend Pete Townshend Says Zak Starkey's Exit From Band Has 'Been a Mess' first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 23, 2025
