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The legendary rock band The Who has fired drummer Zak Starkey—again. This comes just weeks after he was briefly dismissed, then reinstated in April 2025.
Starkey, the son of Beatles legend Ringo Starr, had been with The Who since 1996. But now, as the band prepares for their farewell tour, they’ve replaced him with Scott Devours, Roger Daltrey’s solo band drummer.
Starkey says he did not quit—he was fired and asked to lie about leaving voluntarily. Meanwhile, guitarist Pete Townshend called it a “poignant” but necessary change.
The drama started after The Who’s March 2025 concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Reports say singer Roger Daltrey was visibly frustrated with Starkey’s drumming, even stopping mid-song to complain:
“All I’ve got is drums going boom, boom, boom. I can’t sing to that.”
Days later, Starkey was fired—but then rehired three days later after talks with the band. Now, weeks after his return, he’s been let go for good.
On social media, Starkey wrote:
“I was fired two weeks after reinstatement and asked to say I quit. That’s a lie. I love The Who and would never leave.”
He also thanked fans and supporters who stood by him during the “weeks of mayhem.”
Detail | Information |
Full Name | Zak Richard Starkey |
Age | 59 (Born Sept. 13, 1965) |
Net Worth | $11.5 million (2025 est.) |
Wife | Sharna Liguz (married 2022) |
Famous Bands | The Who, Oasis, Ringo Starr’s All-Starr Band |
Parents | Ringo Starr (father), Maureen Starkey (mother) |
Starkey’s estimated $11.5 million net worth comes from:
29 years with The Who
Tours with Oasis & Ringo Starr
Session work & solo projects
A: First, his father Ringo Starr taught him basics. Later, Keith Moon (The Who’s original drummer) mentored him and even gave him his first drum kit.
A: Yes. He’s the eldest son of Ringo Starr and his first wife, Maureen Starkey.
A: Yes! He played drums for Oasis in the late 2000s, including on their Dig Out Your Soul album.
A: His net worth is $11.5 million (2025 estimate), mostly from his decades in The Who and other bands.
Zak Starkey’s 30-year run with The Who has ended abruptly—twice. While the band moves forward with a new drummer, Starkey insists he never wanted to leave.
Will he join another major band? Could he reunite with The Who someday? Only time will tell.
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