Zak Starkey is trying to drum up support for him to be the Oasis Live' 27 tour drummer Zak Starkey is once again pleading to be reunited with his "favourite" band Oasis next year. BANG Premier · Sep 18
Roger Daltrey hints at possible The Who reunion tour with Zak Starkey but 'he's not Keith Moon' Sir Roger Daltrey has hinted The Who could be set to hit the road again with Zak Starkey on drums once again, but he admitted the band have "never been the same" since their late stickman Keith Moon died. BANG Premier · Sep 4
Roger Daltrey comes clean on The Who's drummer problems. "It's never been the same since Keith died. I can't pretend it has" Roger Daltrey confirms that Zak Starkey's on-off-on-off relationship with The Who is back on again Louder · Sep 3
Zak Starkey rehearsing with The Who again Zak Starkey is back working with The Who following a turbulent period. BANG Premier · Aug 30
"Looking forward to tearing it up with The Who again." Zak Starkey and Roger Daltrey confirm drummer's return Zak Starkey is The Who's drummer again as band kick off rehearsals Louder · Aug 29
Star-studded Manchester tribute confirmed for Stone Rose legend Mani Rock icons including Cast, Peter Hook and The Kowloons, Dave McCabe, Baz Fratelli, Zak Starkey, Steve White and Jon McClure will unite for Manichester, a one‑night tribute at Diecast on May 30 honouring Stone Roses and Primal Scream legend Gary “Mani” Mounfield. BANG Premier · Mar 20
“I think Roger just got lost. Roger’s finding it difficult. I have to be careful what I say about Roger because he gets angry if I say anything about him at all": Pete Townshend has his say on Zak Starkey’s protracted dismissal from The Who “He’ll be sacking me next,” quips the guitarist, “but that’s not to say that he sacked Zak” MusicRadar · Dec 31, 2025
"I’m still confused." Zak Starkey still doesn't know why he was fired – then rehired and fired again – from The Who Drummer Zak Starkey holds no grudges after dramatic in-again-out-again saga with The Who Louder · Dec 26, 2025
“Everybody knew Jeff was a great drummer. It was the same when I joined The Who to replace Kenney Jones – and when I was with Mick Jagger, playing the Stones tunes that Charlie played”: How Simon Phillips succeeded in replacing Jeff Porcaro in Toto "They didn't want somebody to come in and try to imitate Jeff" MusicRadar · Oct 14, 2025
“C’mon bro... It could generate $2M for teen cancer”: Zak Starkey pleads with Axl Rose to give the go-ahead for charity cover of Bolan classic Axl sang on an all-star version of Children Of The Revolution MusicRadar · Aug 28, 2025
"I've been waiting seven years": Zak Starkey implores Axl Rose to return master tape he says could raise $2m for teenage cancer charity "C'mon, bro" Louder · Aug 25, 2025
“I thought this had blown over. The Who has a new drummer… this is old news and it’s completely wrong.”: Zak Starkey claps back at Roger Daltrey's "character assassination" claims as the drama surrounding his departure from The Who rumbles on But he and Daltrey “go back too long for grudges,” he claims MusicRadar · Aug 8, 2025
“It was kind of a character assassination and it was incredibly upsetting”: Roger Daltrey on Zak Starkey’s reaction to his Who ‘sacking’ Singer says he’s nervous about making it to the end of upcoming US tour MusicRadar · Aug 5, 2025
“Character assassination”: The Who’s Roger Daltrey hits back at ex-drummer Zak Starkey The public spat between The Who singer and his band’s old drummer keeps on running Louder · Aug 4, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2025 Roger Daltrey accuses Zak Starkey of ‘character assassination’ IN FULL
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2025 Roger Daltrey hits out at axed The Who drummer Zak Starkey for ‘incredibly upsetting’ remarks after fallout ‘Pete and I retain the right to be The Who. Everyone else is a session player,’ said the musician
MusicRadar · Jul 25, 2025 "The guys need a drummer for their album, which will be recorded in September with Rick Rubin producing": Zak Starkey reveals that he once turned down the chance to join Black Sabbath The drummer has shared a letter that was sent to him by Sharon Osbourne in 2013
BANG Premier · Jul 24, 2025 Zak Starkey reveals major Black Sabbath 'regret' after Ozzy Osbourne's death Zak Starkey has revealed he "regrets" turning down an offer to join Black Sabbath.
BANG Premier · Jun 30, 2025 Zak Starkey 'doesn't know what's happening' with The Who Zak Starkey "doesn't know what the f*** is happening" with his position in The Who but has accepted that is just part of the "craziness" of the group.
The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025 Drummer Zak Starkey on whether he’s really been sacked by The Who: ‘I don’t know what the f*** is happening’ INTERVIEW: Known for powering the beats behind Oasis and Johnny Marr, the drumming dynamo and son of Ringo Starr is hitting a new groove. As he tells Mark Beaumont, he’s thriving in cosmic supergroup Mantra of the Cosmos, but there’s a twist: he’s still not entirely sure if he’s in…
MusicRadar · Jun 27, 2025 "On this particular occasion, I dropped some beats, apparently. I’ve looked everywhere and I can’t find them!": Zak Starkey on his Who sacking, plus advice for new Oasis drummer and Ringo-playing actor The ex Who drummer talks ducks, drums and Barry Keoghan playing his dad
BANG Premier · Jun 26, 2025 Zak Starkey's warning for new Oasis drummer: 'Don't f*** it up' Zak Starkey has offered his advice to the new Oasis drummer following in his footsteps.
Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025 The Who's biggest bust-ups: From fiery fist fights to sacking band members The Who has a history of dramatic clashes, from Roger Daltry vs. Keith Moon to the latest turmoil with Zak Starkey's departure
BANG Premier · Jun 23, 2025 Pete Townshend admits Zak Starkey's exit from The Who was 'a mess' The Who star Pete Townshend has admitted Zak Starkey's exit from the band was "a mess" and declaring the drama "got out of hand".
Louder · Jun 22, 2025 "He'll be sacking me next." Pete Townshend on Roger Daltrey and why Zak Starkey was fired by The Who The Who's Pete Townshend describes Zak Starkey's sacking saga as "a mess"