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Zak Starkey
But before he landed gigs with The Who and Oasis, Zak Starkey played with ten years’ worth of unknowns and also-rans, dragging his kit all over England like any other ambitious drummer. Slogging away in the studio and on the road, Starkey honored his small-time obligations like any one else, until just over ten years ago, when late, legendary Who bassist John Entwistle heard him at a local pub and immediately invited him to join his band.
Not surprisingly, Zak’s drumming is the best fit in The Who since Keith Moon pillaged and pounded the skins during the band’s ’60s/’70s glory days. On The Who Live: The Blues To The Bush CD and The Who Live At The Royal Albert Hall DVD, Starkey integrates within The Who as no one since the mad “Moon the loon” himself.
The other drummers who followed Moon in that exalted drum chair Source: Ken Micallef
Gear
14" Zildjian A Mastersound Hi-Hats
22" Zildjian K Crash Ride(x2)
22" Zildjian K Ride
Zak Starkey Artist Series Drumsticks(Zildjian)
All colored in The Who's red, white, and blue colors as seen on their live performance at the Super Bowl 44 show.
DW Drums
REMO Drumheads
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Zak's Who dat The Who had Keep the Beat Superbowl Halftime
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All About Jazz
The Who at the Super Bowl: Roger Daltry, Pete Townshend, and drummer Zak Starkey still rockin'
Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who, the band's two surviving original members, tore through a medley of their hits at the Super Bowl.
For non-fans who noticed the drummer looked younger than Daltry and Townshend, he's actually Zak Starkey, the son of Ringo Starr. British rockers The Who played a medley of their greatest hits at the Super Bowl halftime show in ...
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Music
Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson