Pete Townshend has clarified that Zak Starkey remains a member of The Who, addressing earlier confusion following Starkey's supposed departure announcement after Royal Albert Hall performances.

As songwriter for the band, Pete Townshend struggled for inspiration after high points like Tommy, Who’s Next, and Quadrophenia. In addition, the band became a bit road-weary, as years of hard ...

“News Flash! Who back Zak!,” co-founder Pete Townshend posted to Instagram on Saturday, April 19. “Zak is not being asked to step down from The Who. There have been some communication ...

Pete Townshend is denying recent reports that the Who’s longtime drummer Zak Starkey was fired from the English rock band after 28 years. The 79-year-old guitarist confirmed on Saturday there ...

That’s the surprising word coming from Pete Townshend’s camp, apparently overruling official word from The Who’s management following an on-stage spat between Starkey and The Who’s lead ...

Singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend had reportedly fired him after a “huge fallout” last month, but said he’s been reinstated. “He’s not being asked to step down from The ...

Singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend had reportedly fired him after a “huge fallout” last month, but said he’s been reinstated. “He’s not being asked to step down from The ...

John Entwistle joined on bass in 1961, and he invited in his buddy Pete Townshend to play guitar the following year. In August 1962, Wilson went on a holiday, and the group invited bricklayer Doug ...

“News Flash! Who Backs Zak!” group guitarist and co-founder Pete Townshend wrote Saturday in an Instagram post on the band’s official page. “He’s not being asked to step down from The Wh ...