Zak Starkey reinstated as The Who’s drummer, days after departure

Summary

Zak Starkey, drummer for The Who since 1996 and Roger Taylor’s son, has returned to the band after a long hiatus following an argument during their recent performance at Royal Albert Hall, which led to his departure earlier this year. Despite communication issues resolved amicably, sound problems during their set in the center of the stage complicated their performance, primarily due to Starkey’s playing, prompting him to apologize and even humorously joke about using a rubber duck as a makeshift drummer on stage.

Additional Summaries

Zak Starkey, a long-time drummer for The Who since 1996, has been reinstated after resolving personal issues related to his gig. Initially believed to be mutual due to their performance supporting the Teenage Cancer Trust, Townshend clarified that Starkey wasn't asked to leave but returned after addressing discrepancies. Communication challenges between the members led to a peaceful resolution. Despite Townshend's knee issue and difficulties with sound checks, he accepted blame for stage problems and apologized, acknowledging Zak's efforts to improve his drumming style to fit their non-orchestral lineup. Starkey expressed gratitude on social media.