Roger Daltrey revealed details about his feud with drummer Zak Starkey, which started due to a minor drum tech error during a concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Starkey misinterpreted Daltrey's signals regarding the sound mix, which led to a public exchange of barbs between the two. Daltrey accused Starkey of character assassination after the incident. Following Starkey's initial firing and rehiring, Daltrey stated that only he and Pete Townshend have the right to be considered The Who, emphasizing that Starkey's reaction was deeply impactful on him.
Daltrey accused Starkey of 'character assassination' over a misunderstanding during a Royal Albert Hall gig, leading to Starkey's removal and reinstatement from the band.
Daltrey explained that a minor drum tech error caused confusion, where excess bass in his in-ear monitors led to Starkey misinterpreting his gestures during the performance.
Daltrey emphasized that 'Pete and I retain the right to be The Who' and indicated that Starkey's reaction to the incident was 'crippling' for him.
Townshend expressed confusion over the feud, suggesting that Daltrey 'got lost' in the decision-making process regarding Starkey's involvement with the band.
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