The Who sack key member after decades following ‘huge fall out’ over Royal Albert Hall gig-Kitty Chrisp-Entertainment – Metro

Roger Daltrey complained at the Royal Albert Hall of not being able to sing over the sound of the drums – and now their drummer Zak Starkey has been sacked (Picture: Larry Marano/REX/Shutterstock)

The Who have sacked their long-standing drummer Zak Starkey after a reported ‘huge’ fall out.

Zak, who has played with the Baba O’Riley hitmakers for 29 years and is the son of Beatles drummer Sir Ringo Starr, suggested on his social media page two days ago that lead singer Roger Daltrey was ‘unhappy’ with his recent performances at the Royal Albert Hall.

Although largely misspelt, Zak seemed to suggest in the post that they were going to ‘Zak [or sack] the drummer’ after accusing him of ‘overplaying’ at the Teenage Cancer Trust shows.

A spokesperson for The Who said this evening: ‘The band made a collective decision to part ways with Zak after this round of shows at the Royal Albert Hall. They have nothing but admiration for him and wish him the very best for his future.’

A source told The Mirror the decision has upset Zak.

Zak is said to be very upset at the decision (Picture: REUTERS)

They said: ‘It’s a little acrimonious to say the least.’

Metro attended the Sunday evening charity performance on March 30, when Daltrey complained of not being able to hear over the drums and halted the show multiple times.

After a few frustrated arm gestures and comments throughout the evening, on the final track, the emotional The Song Is Over, Roger had to stop the concert, explaining: ‘To sing that song I do need to hear the key, and I can’t. All I’ve got is drums going boom, boom, boom. I can’t sing to that. I’m sorry guys.’

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