Following a short hiatus, Zak Starkey—son of Ringo Starr and godson of Keith Moon—has made a triumphant return to The Who’s lineup, stepping behind the drums with the kind of presence that instantly reignites the band’s legendary fire. From the first strike of his sticks, the atmosphere shifts—what follows is not just percussion, but legacy in motion.
Zak’s playing is more than technically brilliant; it’s visceral. He channels his roots with a style that fuses his father’s precision with Moon’s wild, chaotic brilliance. Each beat pulses with history, yet feels completely alive in the present. As Pete Townshend’s guitar blazes and Roger Daltrey unleashes his iconic vocals, Zak drives the engine with undeniable force—bold, fearless, and unmistakably his own.
It’s a seamless fusion of generations. The stage becomes a meeting point of rock’s greatest eras, with Starkey standing not behind, but alongside the legends who helped define the sound of rebellion. His chemistry with the band is instant and electric, breathing new energy into familiar anthems while carving a path into the future.
For the crowd, it’s more than nostalgia—it’s witnessing evolution in real time. Zak Starkey doesn’t just play the drums; he carries the spirit of rock’s lineage with every stroke, ensuring The Who doesn’t simply echo their past, but roar forward with renewed purpose.
