The Beatles' son, who was dismissed by The Who, is joining Oasis?
Zak Starkey, the son of legendary Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, has found himself in the spotlight once again, this time due to his departure from The Who and the possibility of rejoining his former band, Oasis.
Starkey played drums for The Who for a remarkable 29 years, a tenure that came to an end during the "Teenage Cancer Trust" concerts in London in 2025. The dispute that led to his exit was reportedly related to his drumming skills, with Roger Daltrey expressing dissatisfaction during the last concert. Daltrey stated that he could not sing properly due to Starkey's drumming, a sentiment echoed by the band during their performances at the Royal Albert Hall.
Starkey's departure from The Who could potentially pave the way for his return to Oasis. From 2004 to 2009, he played drums for the band, but will not be joining them for their 2025 comeback tour. Despite his regret about missing out on the reunion, Oasis chose Joey Waronker instead. Starkey acknowledged the band's decision, understanding that bands often become comfortable with new musicians.
Waronker and Starkey were both potential candidates for the drummer position in Oasis's tour. However, the band has yet to officially announce who will be behind the drums for their 41 concerts.
Meanwhile, Liam and Noel Gallagher are going back on tour after 17 years of feud, starting on July 4th. The reason for the cancellation of 50,000 tickets for these concerts remains undisclosed.
In a surprising turn of events, Starkey hinted at tensions with Daltrey on social media on April 13th, using a pun that suggested his potential firing. Prior to the Vienna concerts, Green Day made a statement against Trump, but the nature of the statement remains unspecified. Noel Gallagher also made a statement about the upcoming Oasis concerts, but the content of the statement is not yet known.
As for Starkey, he seems open to the possibility of returning to Oasis. His exit from The Who could indeed lead him back to the band he played with a decade ago. Only time will tell if this will become a reality.
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Starkey's departure from The Who has sparked speculation about his potential return to Oasis, a band he previously played drums for from 2004 to 2009. The ongoing pop-culture spectacle continues as celebrity musicians like Zak Starkey navigate their careers in entertainment, exploring new opportunities and revisiting past projects in the ever-changing realm of music and pop-culture.
As the feud between Liam and Noel Gallagher comes to an end, the spotlight shifts once more to the upcoming Oasis concerts, with fans eagerly awaiting the official announcement on who will play the drums during their 41 shows. The intriguing dynamics of the music industry and the lives of celebrities continue to captivate audiences worldwide, making headlines in entertainment news and creating buzz in the world of pop-culture.
