More Who Turmoil as Townshend Says of Daltrey, ‘He’ll Be Sacking Me Next’

More Who turmoil as Townshend says of Daltrey, ‘He’ll be sacking me next’

Legendary guitarist Pete Townshend of the Who has made a stunning admission about the band’s recent firing of drummer Zak Starkey. But he’s choosing his words carefully when it comes to singer Roger Daltrey.

Pete Townshend still doesn’t understand why The Who's drummer was fired. ‘It’s been a mess.’

In a recent interview, the guitarist and songwriter noted that he had to be careful about what he said, fearing his own dismissal.

Pete Townshend: The Who's Split With Zak Starkey 'a Mess'

Pete Townshend described the departure of longtime Who drummer Zak Starkey as a mess, with conflicting accounts of his firing and subsequent retirement stemming from a performance error and sound issues during a charity concert.

Pete Townshend admits Zak Starkey's exit from The Who was 'a mess'

The Who star Pete Townshend has admitted Zak Starkey's exit from the band was "a mess" and declaring the drama "got out of hand".

Pete Townshend Speaks Out About The Who’s Split With Zak Starkey: ‘I Have to Be Careful What I Say’

Pete Townshend has a simple description of The Who’s turbulent split with longtime drummer Zak Starkey: “It’s a mess.”