The Who's Zak Starkey shares update on 'huge fall out' with the band after he was 'sacked' by bandmates Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend
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The Who's Zak Starkey has shared an update on his falling out with the band after he was sacked by his bandmates Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend.
The drummer, 59, broke his silence on his exit from the band in a statement this week however he has now offered a further insight into the feud.
A spokesperson for Zak hinted that when things settle down there will be 'light at the end of the tunnel' and described the row as a 'typical rock'n' roll fall out'.
They said: 'Healing can take time! Zak is without doubt one of the UK's greatest drummers and to questions his drumming ability and performance, is in my mind a musical insult.
'He has exceptional timing, rhythmic drive, and had created a solid foundation for The Who and I feel his godfather Keith Moon would only be too proud of Zak taking his seat.
'I'm sure there will be some light at the end of the tunnel when things settle down. Hey, it's only rock'n'roll but we love it!'
The Who's Zak Starkey has shared an update on his falling out with the band after he was sacked by his bandmates Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend
The drummer, 59, broke his silence on his exit from the band in a statement this week however he has now offered a further insight into the feud
The pair reportedly sacked the drummer after a 'huge fall out' with the bust-up having happened after the band's two recent gigs at the Royal Albert Hall.
Sources have allegedly claimed that there were question marks over Zak's drumming at the shows last month.
Zak, who is planning to take 'much needed time off with his family', is said to be 'saddened and surprised' over the decision after his long career in the band.
According to The Mirror, Zak said in a statement: 'In January, I suffered a serious medical emergency with blood clots in my right bass drum calf. This is now completely healed and does not affect my drumming or running.
'After playing those songs with the band for so many decades, I'm surprised and saddened anyone would have an issue with my performance that night, but what can you do?
'I plan to take some much needed time off with my family, and focus on the release of Domino Bones by Mantra Of The Cosmos with Noel Gallagher in May and finishing my autobiography written solely by me. Twenty-nine years at any job is a good old run, and I wish them the best.'
A spokesperson announced the news: '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 spokesperson for Zak hinted that when things settle down there will be 'light at the end of the tunnel' and described the row as a 'typical rock'n' roll fall out'
Roger and Pete reportedly sacked the drummer after a 'huge fall out' with the bust-up having happened after the band's two recent gigs at the Royal Albert Hall (pictured last month)
The insider went on to add: 'It's a little acrimonious to say the least.'
And while fans were loving the shows, which were in honour of Roger's Teenage Cancer Trust charity, a source claimed there were a 'few issues with the drumming....and the standard wasn't as high as everyone wanted.'
However, a different source noted that 'extremely talented' Zak's departure is sure to rock the band, with his axing not making 'any sense'.
Zak is the son of Beatles legend Ringo Starr and Maureen Starkey Tigrett.
Back in January, Zak said he feared he would die as he spoke for the first time since he cancelled gigs after he was diagnosed with a blood clot.
Zak had been set to take the stage with his supergroup Mantra of the Cosmos - including Happy Mondays vocalist Shaun Ryder, 62, Oasis guitarist Andy Bell, 54, percussionist Mark 'Bez' Berry, 60, and Noel Gallagher, 57, - when he received the alarming health alert.
It lead to him to withdraw from a London gig, hours ahead of showtime.
On Tuesday, a spokesperson announced: 'The band made a collective decision to part ways with Zak after this round of shows at the Royal Albert Hall.
He has since revealed that the blood clot in his right leg has forced him to rest for two weeks on doctors orders, and he has been prescribed blood thinners for the hazardous health condition.
Zak told MailOnline: 'At first I thought maybe I just pulled a hamstring or something because that's where the pain started on the knee and then the MRI scan showed nothing and then an ultrasound showed it the next day.
'So we had to pull the gig and I was told to go home straight away. I'm on blood thinners and that should move it you know but it wasn't ideal news.
'I am a little bit worried but they said a couple of weeks should be alright. It should be able to dissipate but there is a worry if you move it too much and it hits something major.
'If it hits your lungs or your heart or your brain you're in deep sh**. Or deep earth.'
