Roger Daltrey Criticizes Zak Starkey's Remarks on Drummer's Exit
TL;DR
Roger Daltrey of The Who responded to Zak Starkey's public remarks about his firing from the band, calling Starkey’s comments a 'character assassination' and describing the incident at the Royal Albert Hall as a misunderstanding caused by sound issues and miscommunication. Daltrey emphasized his and Pete Townshend's roles as the core of the band, criticizing Starkey's reaction as upsetting.
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