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The Who drummer rejoins band days after being kicked out • Apr. 21, 2025, 5:48 AM ET (The Telegraph)

The Who Reinstates Zak Starkey as Drummer After Resolving ‘Communication Issues’ • Apr. 20, 2025, 5:26 AM ET (Billboard)

The Who reinstates Zak Starkey days after parting ways with drummer • Apr. 19, 2025, 9:56 AM ET (Globe and Mail)

The Who fire drummer Zak Starkey after Royal Albert Hall performance • Apr. 16, 2025, 5:43 AM ET (The Guardian)

Roger Daltrey of The Who says he’s going deaf and blind • Apr. 2, 2025, 4:48 AM ET (USA Today)

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Awards And Honors	Kennedy Center Honors (2008) • Grammy Award (2001) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1990)
Notable Works	“Quadrophenia” • “Tommy”
Date	1964
Related People	John Entwistle • Roger Daltrey • Pete Townshend • Keith Moon

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