Beatles News: Zak Fired by Who, Dhani Plans New Home at Friar Park, Beatlefan Reports on the 'One to One' Preview

The Who Fire Drummer Zak Starkey: “Standard Wasn’t as High as Everyone Wanted” - Consequence of Sound

Reinforcing the idea that Starkey — son of Beatles drummer Ringo Starr — was responsible for some of the tension, another source reportedly told The Mirror that the parting of ways was “a little acrimonious to say the least.” Furthermore, unnamed “insiders” said the band felt there were a “few issues with the drumming… and the standard wasn’t as high as everyone wanted.”

To that end, even some fans are seemingly less-than-thrilled with the drumming at The Who’s recent shows, with some commenters noting that Starkey’s parts don’t always mimic what late drummer Keith Moon originally played.

But it’s worth noting that many of the drum-related challenges may not be all Starkey’s fault. Yet another source told The Mirror that “he is an extremely talented drummer and [his firing] doesn’t make any sense,” and when watching the clip where Daltrey stopped the music to complain about the drums, there’s no obvious indication that Starkey’s playing is what caused the flub. 

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George Harrison's son tables Oxfordshire mansion plans - Oxford Mail

A kitchen diner, lounge, utility and music room will all feature on the ground floor, while a spiral staircase will give access to two bedrooms, two bathrooms and two other rooms on the first floor.

According to a planning paper, the building surrounds a courtyard garden.

(FYI - in Brit-talk "table" means to announce plans, not scrap them!)

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Starstruck: Reflections on the ‘One to One: John & Yoko’ preview in New York - Beatlefan: Something New

A report from the New York screening of the new doc, with tidbits from Sean Ono Lennon, Bob Gruen, Geraldo Rivera and more.