Overview

• Zak Starkey, son of Ringo Starr, has been dismissed from The Who for a second time, following his reinstatement in April after initial firing.
• Pete Townshend announced the decision on Instagram, stating it was time for a change and wishing Starkey success in his other musical projects.
• Starkey disputes the band's framing of his departure, claiming he was asked to falsely state he resigned but refused, calling the claim untrue.
• Tensions reportedly arose from performance issues, including onstage complaints by Roger Daltrey during March's Royal Albert Hall charity shows.
• Scott Devours, a drummer from Daltrey's solo projects, will replace Starkey for The Who's farewell tour starting in August, marking the end of almost 60 years of touring.