Zak Sacked

[Andy]

Storm, teacup, etc

[ColinB]

This just came up on FB posted by https://www.facebook.com/WoodstockElders1969 There's a photo if you want to see what his kit looks like.

"For this tour – Zak has arranged an all-electronic drum kit. It LOOKS normal, as it’s a custom-build gold DW drum set. But if you look closely at photos from rehearsals or our other shows, it has black drum heads and black cymbals. Black and gold – a cool look! – but these are actually Roland V-drums and cymbals triggering a set of acoustic drum samples. The sound is fairly accurate – it has dynamics and he can play different parts of the cymbal and get different sounds, just like “real ones.” In our case, we gained a few MAJOR things: controllable volume – we can have his levels adjusted for each other person (like Roger’s in-ear monitors, and Pete’s floor “wedge” speakers.) In addition – no microphones, so our sound guys have a lot less to set up and worry about. Also – no Plexiglas/Perspex. Zak is clearly seen and can talk back/forth to people without needing a microphone.

Yes, it’s still different to a real drum set. We now have some benefits, like consistency, control of the sound, and less drum tuning and changing of heads. Zak’s drum technician (Laurie Jenkins) has designed and implemented the setup, and is doing a major job keeping it all working and sounding good. I doubt most people would ever realize these are not “real” drums during a concert, it’s not that obvious. Were we not on an orchestral tour, I have no doubt they’ll go back to the acoustic drum set. It’s nice to be able to take advantage of recent improvements in technology, while keeping a firm foot in what’s good about the past."

[John From Austin]

Unbelievable - Zak has been re-sacked and replaced by Scott Devours for the final tour.

He said on social media that he was asked to state that he "resigned," which would be a lie so he refused to do it.

[Jules Gray]

Absolute shitshow. Daltrey's such a pain in the arse.

Jules

[Gouty (Gary)]

'Zak, sack, back and sack' as I believe they (sort of) say in male grooming circles...

[davidmjs]

Joke of a band https://www.stereogum.com/2308488/the-who-fire-zak-starkey-again/news/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKXwVtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETBDNzB0VHk2aWx1eWlwT3QwAR75f1ZRHg-5I7isJ8fos3eeuhFXG8PdNP-KIyOV8h0uRNrbvbNry_TLHo_8gw_aem_uXEiGO-R0prb1hVH5K9Sgw

[Andy]

He's not alone, Josh Freeze from Foo Fighters was "let go" last week.

"The Foo Fighters called me Monday night to let me know they've decided "to go in a different direction with their drummer." No reason was given. : ( Regardless, I enjoyed the past two years with them, both on and off stage, and I support whatever they feel is best for the band. In my 40 years of drumming professionally, I've never been let go from a band, so while I'm not angry-just a bit shocked and disappointed. But as most of you know I've always worked freelance and bounced between bands so, I'm fine. Stay tuned for my "Top 10 possible reasons Josh got booted from the Foo Fighters" list.

Josh"

[Harbottle (Martin)]

The Sisters of Mercy will be sacking their drummer next.

[Pat Helms]

We had a close family friend, who knew Mountbatten, fought with Stilwell in Burma, and wrote what would become the first operations manual for the Green Berets. When he became ancient, my father would check on him and share a forbidden dram.  One time, I asked how he was doing. My father responded that he cried a lot, which was surprising - particularly for such a old lion as he.  Dad told me when you reach a certain stage, you're either angry all the time...or you're really depressed.  

"I hope I'm one of the grumpy ones, Dad."  

He agreed.

[Jules Gray]

We had a close family friend, who knew Mountbatten, fought with Stilwell in Burma, and wrote what would become the first operations manual for the Green Berets. When he became ancient, my father would check on him and share a forbidden dram.  One time, I asked how he was doing. My father responded that he cried a lot, which was surprising - particularly for such a old lion as he.  Dad told me when you reach a certain stage, you're either angry all the time...or you're really depressed.  

"I hope I'm one of the grumpy ones, Dad."  

He agreed.

A great little story, well told, but how does it relate to Zak Starkey?

Jules

[DarrenWilliams]

We had a close family friend, who knew Mountbatten, fought with Stilwell in Burma, and wrote what would become the first operations manual for the Green Berets. When he became ancient, my father would check on him and share a forbidden dram.  One time, I asked how he was doing. My father responded that he cried a lot, which was surprising - particularly for such a old lion as he.  Dad told me when you reach a certain stage, you're either angry all the time...or you're really depressed.  

"I hope I'm one of the grumpy ones, Dad."  

He agreed.

A great little story, well told, but how does it relate to Zak Starkey?

Jules

I'm assuming it relates to Roger Daltrey?

[Pat Helms]

We had a close family friend, who knew Mountbatten, fought with Stilwell in Burma, and wrote what would become the first operations manual for the Green Berets. When he became ancient, my father would check on him and share a forbidden dram.  One time, I asked how he was doing. My father responded that he cried a lot, which was surprising - particularly for such a old lion as he.  Dad told me when you reach a certain stage, you're either angry all the time...or you're really depressed.  

"I hope I'm one of the grumpy ones, Dad."  

He agreed.

A great little story, well told, but how does it relate to Zak Starkey?

Jules

I'm assuming it relates to Roger Daltrey?

Yeah, no matter who you are...or who you were....or just plain who your Who - being old ain't got lot of desirable options to it.
Being pissed and young - that was part of their image.
Being pissed and old - that's just part of being old.
I'm just thankful they're pissed enough to still wanna play.

[Jules Gray]

Yeah, no matter who you are...or who you were....or just plain who your Who - being old ain't got lot of desirable options to it.
Being pissed and young - that was part of their image.
Being pissed and old - that's just part of being old.
I'm just thankful they're pissed enough to still wanna play

I don't think they drink booze these days.

Jules

[Chris from Fieldtown]

Yeah, no matter who you are...or who you were....or just plain who your Who - being old ain't got lot of desirable options to it.
Being pissed and young - that was part of their image.
Being pissed and old - that's just part of being old.
I'm just thankful they're pissed enough to still wanna play

I don't think they drink booze these days.

Jules

Maybe pissed as in angry. There's plenty to be pissed about at the moment and Bruce seems to leading the charge from the stage. I wonder where Daltry would be on this one?

[Jules Gray]

Maybe pissed as in angry.

I may have been feigning ignorance.

There's plenty to be pissed about at the moment and Bruce seems to leading the charge from the stage. I wonder where Daltrey would be on this one?

Mr Brexit? Not sure I'd care to find out. I love The Who, but Roger isn't the brightest.

Jules