Pete Townshend of The Who is unsure about the reasons Zak Starkey was fired and subsequently rehired before being released again. Tensions arose following Starkey's alleged performance issues, but both Townshend and Starkey refuted claims of dropped beats during a London show. Townshend suggested that miscommunication, particularly linked to sound, underpinned Starkey's dismissal. He also pointed out that Starkey, hired by Roger Daltrey, shared qualities with the band's previous drummer, Keith Moon, complicating group dynamics. Ultimately, decisions regarding Starkey were intended to be collaborative but spiraled beyond control.
Starkey's departure involved communication issues among band members, notably stemming from frustrations regarding drumming performance, with differing perspectives on the sound during shows.
Townshend mentioned that his view aligns with Starkey's, as he too did not notice any mistakes, attributing concerns to a lack of sound clarity instead.
Describing Starkey as unpredictable akin to the former drummer Keith Moon, Townshend highlighted the complex dynamics that have contributed to the band's recent challenges.
The situation around Starkey's departure was meant to be a joint decision between Daltrey and Townshend, but it escalated beyond their initial handling.
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