Stereogum — It’s been a tumultuous time for Zak Starkey, whose firing, re-hiring, and subsequent re-firing from the Who has been causing quite a stir in elder rock circles. The drummer and son of Ringo Starr has evidently had a lot of unclear back-and-forth... more info

Magnet Magazine — Say what you might about octogenarian acts—Rod Stewart, Paul Simon, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Bob Dylan, Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, Neil Young, Paul McCartney—rocking the road this year. Ringo Starr has them beat at age 84. (He’ll be 85 ... more info

Stereogum — The confusing situation with Zak Starkey has gotten even more confusing. After the drummer (and son of Ringo Starr) was fired from the Who in April for “overplaying,” Pete Townshend announced shortly after that Starkey was back in the band. Th... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy 80th birthday Pete Townshend (Who). On Townshend’s 24th birthday, The Who live in 2019: The post Happy 80th Birthday Pete Townshend (Who) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — The Who played their first American shows in 1967, and they’ve been one of the most important rock bands on the touring circuit for the past 58 years. That time is apparently coming to an end. The Who have announced that they’ll tour North Ame... more info

Antimusic Rock — The 45th anniversary of The Who legend Pete Townshend's 'Empty Glass' album is being celebrated by the syndicated radio show In The Studio With Redbeard more info

Magnet Magazine — 45 years ago today, Pete Townshend released Empty Glass. Oh, what a thrill for you. The Who live in 2019: The post Pete Townshend Released “Empty Glass” 45 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Metal Injection — Aww, The Who made up! more info

Antimusic Rock — The Who guitarist Pete Townshend took to social media yo share the news that drummer Zak Starkey 'not being asked to step down more info

Stereogum — Earlier this week, the Who fired drummer Zak Starkey for “overplaying” at shows. Today, Pete Townshend announced that Starkey is back in the band after “some communication issues” were resolved. more info