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Iconic Rock Band Fires Member and Names Replacement for Final Tour
- The Who announced their 'The Song Is Over' North American farewell tour starting August 16, 2025, with various special guests across 17 dates in major cities.
- The announcement came after the band ended their working relationship for a second time with Zak Starkey, their drummer of many years, who was removed twice within a few weeks due to internal conflicts and ultimately excluded from the tour.
- Scott Devours, who has previously worked with Roger Daltrey's solo band, will replace Starkey for the tour dates, including added shows in Chicago and New York.
- The tour features opening acts including Billy Idol, The Joe Perry Project—whose lineup includes Aerosmith's Brad Whitford—and other artists like Feist and Joe Bonamassa, with tickets on general sale May 23 at 10 a.m.
- This farewell trek marks The Who's final performances in the U.S. And Canada after nearly 60 years, with fan dismay over the timing of Starkey's departure announcement still noted.
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Iconic rock band fires member and names replacement for final tour
The iconic English rock band, “The Who,” formed in London back in 1964, is splitting up with a longtime member — for the second time, in fact — and right before their upcoming farewell tour.
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