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The Who reunion with Zak Starkey

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Rock band The Who has reportedly resumed rehearsals with drummer Zak Starkey. Vocalist Roger Daltrey announced during a solo performance in Las Vegas that the sessions “sounded great.” Starkey, who had been dismissed from the group in 2025 following disputes, corroborated the news on social media, describing the rehearsal as intense. The reunion follows the conclusion of the band’s North American farewell tour, ‘The Song is Over,’ in October 2025. While the band’s long-term future remains unconfirmed, reports indicate that Starkey’s return may assist in expanding the farewell tour to include European dates. In September 2026, Daltrey revealed that recent rehearsals with Starkey and Pete Townshend were designed to test the band’s ability to maintain their signature energy and musical pitch for potential live performances in 2027. Daltrey noted that while ~~Starkey is not~~ the ~~late~~ band has never felt the same since the death of Keith ~~Moon, he~~ Moon in 1978, Starkey is “very close to that ~~style.”~~ style” and acts as a “like-for-like replacement.” However, Daltrey expressed ~~affection for Starkey but acknowledged~~ uncertainty regarding a full reunion, noting that while they love Starkey, the rigors of touring can sometimes be difficult for him. Regarding the band’s trajectory, Daltrey indicated that his current solo ~~tour~~ tour, ‘A Great Night Out!’, might be his ~~last.~~ last as he looks toward a more ordinary life and continued charity work. Speculation continues regarding a structured farewell tour, with possibilities mentioned for a North American run and a potential European tour in 2027.

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