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Zak Starkey is back in The Who. “I take responsibility for some of the confusion… Zak made a few mistakes and he has apologised”, says Pete Townshend

After a fractious gig and with a world tour in jeopardy, rock’s rockiest band have kissed and made up

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The Who U-turn decision to axe Zak Starkey after he ‘apologised’

A statement posted by the group’s guitarist blamed the public fallout on ‘communication issues’

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Pete Townshend says Zak Starkey is 'not being asked to leave' The Who despite previous claims

Zak Starkey is "not being asked" to leave The Who despite recent news.

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"There have been some communication issues": Zak Starkey returns to The Who just days after being dismissed

It's been a lively week for Ringo Starr's son

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

Pete Townshend welcomes musician back into group after disagreement over his playing at Royal Albert Hall gig

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Zak Starkey shares epic unreleased studio recording of Guns N' Roses, Ringo Starr and Elton John covering T. Rex's Children Of The Revolution

Starkey's post comes just days after he was fired by The Who

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Zak Starkey 'surprised and saddened' after exit from The Who

Drummer Zak Starkey has admitted he feels "surprised and saddened" after his exit from The Who but is planning to take a "much needed" break so he can enjoy some time with his family.

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Zak Starkey 'surprised and saddened' over The Who departure

Zak Starkey is "surprised and saddened" about his departure from The Who after almost 30 years as the band's drummer.

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“I’m surprised and saddened anyone would have an issue with my performance that night”: Zak Starkey explains why he got fired from The Who

"After playing those songs with the band for so many decades… but what can you do?"

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Drummer Zak Starkey speaks out after being sacked by The Who

Drummer was fired after Roger Daltrey seemed to take issue with his performance at the band’s Royal Albert Hall gig for the Teenage Cancer Trust

The Independent UK

The Who axe legendary member from group after on-stage 'fall out' with Roger Daltrey and bandmates

An insider said the fallout is ‘a little acrimonious to say the least’

Evening Standard

The Who fire drummer Zak Starkey after Royal Albert Hall performance

Move described as ‘a collective decision’ follows reports that Roger Daltrey was unhappy with ‘drums going boom, boom, boom’ at recent gig

The Guardian - UK

“FORMAL CHARGES OF OVERPLAYING": Zak Starkey has been sacked from The Who

“The lead singer and principal songwriter of the group, was unhappy with Zak the drummer’s performance at the Albert Hall a few weeks ago”

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Why The Who have fired their longtime drummer

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The Who fire longtime drummer Zak Starkey after Roger Daltrey complaints

Musician appeared to pre-empt the band’s decision in a social media post earlier this week

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Zak Starkey departs The Who

Zak Starkey has left The Who, days after he suggested frontman Roger Daltrey was unhappy with his "overplaying".

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Oasis confirm reunion tour documentary film produced by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight

After much speculation, Oasis have confirmed a documentary film in conjunction with their reunion tour.

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Bez reveals that Happy Mondays have a new album in the pipeline

Happy Mondays dancer Bez has revealed that the Madchester legends are working on their first new album for 18 years.

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“You gotta ask him that. We sort of know…” Did Shaun Ryder just reveal who’s playing drums for Oasis this summer?

The ex-Happy Mondays and Mantra Of The Cosmos baggy superstar may have just put his foot in it…

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Shaun Ryder hopes Zak Starkey makes full recovery from blood clot

Happy Mondays star Shaun Ryder is hoping drummer Zak Starkey doesn't need his legs amputating after doctors found a blood clot.

The Independent UK

Ringo Starr’s son Zak Starkey suffers blood clot in leg

Drummer’s band were forced to cancel their planned gig in London, with footage from their earlier performance at the Cavern Club in Liverpool being played instead

Evening Standard

Mantra Of The Cosmos cancel Soho gig after Zak Starkey suffers blood clot

Noel Gallagher recently joined the band on a new track called Domino Bones (Gets Dangerous).

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Mantra Of The Cosmos gig cancelled as Zak Starkey suffers serious leg condition

Drummer Zak Starkey has been told to rest for two weeks after suffering a blood cot in his leg.

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"I know it, but I don't know the drum bits... But as soon as I walked on it was like being picked up and carried by the music": How Zak Starkey overcame nerves to play drums in a Beatles tribute band at the Cavern Club

He got by with a little help from his famous friends

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Ringo Starr's son Zak Starkey was 's****** my pants' before playing The Cavern for the first time

Zak Starkey, son of Sir Ringo Starr, has revealed how he was feeling ahead of playing The Cavern for the first time.

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