Ringo Starr Reflects on Son Zak Starkey's Departure from The Who: A Father's Perspective

Ringo Starr Reflects on Son Zak Starkey's Departure from The Who: A Father's Perspective

Ringo Starr recently shared his thoughts on the departure of his son, Zak Starkey, from The Who last year. Starr admitted to initially thinking that Roger Daltrey was "crazy" for letting go of Starkey. The decision to part ways with Starkey was made by Daltrey and Pete Townshend, who claimed that Starkey had been "retired" to pursue other projects, a statement Starkey strongly disagreed with. Starr revealed that he had conversations with his son during that time and acknowledged that Starkey was going through a challenging period.

Starr mentioned that he initially misunderstood the situation and thought Daltrey's decision was irrational. However, he later realized that Starkey was not in a good place at the time. Starr reassured fans that Starkey is now in a much better space and has returned to being himself. Starkey's departure from The Who stemmed from a performance at London's Royal Albert Hall, where he came in early during a rendition of 'The Song is Over.'

Despite the circumstances surrounding Starkey's exit, he expressed that he does not hold Daltrey or Townshend personally responsible for the decision. Starr's comments came during an interview about his latest album, Long Long Road, which has received positive reviews. The album showcases Starr's continued passion for music and his dedication to creating new music at the age of 85. The interview highlighted Starr's ongoing musical journey and his enduring love for Americana music.