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Zak Starkey Says He Was ‘Retired’ Not ‘Fired’ From the Who, According to Roger Daltrey

Zak Starkey expanded on his departure from the Who, explaining Roger Daltrey says the drummer was "retired" rather than "fired."

Zak Starkey clarified that he was apparently not “fired” from the Who, but rather “retired.” The drummer took to Instagram last night to detail a phone call he had with Roger Daltrey about his much-discussed departure from the band. Earlier this month, ahead of the Who’s farewell tour, Pete Townshend announced that the band had parted ways with Starkey, their current drummer. Starkey confirmed his exit in a response to Townshend’s post: “I was fired two weeks after reinstatement and asked to make a statement saying I had quit the who to pursue my other musical endevours this would be a lie.

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