Zak Starkey is stepping down as the drummer for the british rock band the Who. The band Announced His Departure via Instagram, Stating that he will be succeeded by Scott Devours.
Accordance to band Members Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend, The Who is Heading Towards Retirement, While Starkey Still Has Plenty of New Plans. “Zak is Twenty Years Younger Than Us and Has A Bright Future With His New Band and Other Exiting Projects. He needs to put all his energy Into that to make it a success. We wish him all the luck in the world,” they write in the statement.
The 59-Year-Old Starkey, Son of Beatles Drummer Ringo Starr, had Been Involved with the Who Since 1996. Rumors had Previously Circulated that he had Been Kicked Out of the Band Due to Dissatisfaction with His Playing. Townshend Denied Those Reports at the Time. With the official announcement, Starkeys Long-Term Collaboration with the band is now coming to an end.