The most likely person you mean is Zak Starkey, the longtime drummer for The Who. He was fired in April 2025 after a reported disagreement following shows at the Royal Albert Hall, and later interviews described it as a very public “fired, rehired, and fired again” situation.

What happened

  • Starkey had been The Who’s drummer since 1996.
  • In April 2025, the band ended the relationship after the Royal Albert Hall performances.
  • Reports at the time said Roger Daltrey was unhappy with the drumming on that run, though the band framed it as a collective decision.

What he’s doing now

Starkey has continued working on other music projects, including his group Mantra of the Cosmos. He has also spoken publicly about the split and how it played out.

Why there’s confusion

People often mix up The Who’s drummers because the band has had several famous ones over the years, including Keith Moon and Zak Starkey.

If you meant a different drummer from The Who, I can identify that one too.