Imagine this: the son of a legendary Beatle, Zak Starkey, reveals a surprising truth about his famous dad's band. But here's where it gets controversial...
For almost three decades, Zak Starkey, now 60, was the touring drummer for The Who. Recently, in an interview with DJ Jonathan Clarke, he shared a revelation that might surprise many.
Zak admitted that growing up, he intentionally avoided listening to The Beatles' music. He explained, "The Beatles were in my way. I was in bands from a young age and got press attention, but it was all focused on me. I resented that, and it made me shy away from The Beatles for a long time."
However, when he finally listened to their music at age 25, he was blown away. "Wow, these guys are amazing! I should have been listening to them forever," he said. But Zak added, "I'm glad I didn't, because it led me to explore other musical paths."
And this is the part most people miss...
Starkey also shared his thoughts on the restored Beatles Anthology docuseries, which he attended the premiere of. He described it as "fabulous" and "great."
Now, get ready for an exciting announcement! Zak Starkey is preparing a one-man show, titled "Zak Starkey... Who?", where he'll chat about his music career and play drums along to recordings of famous groups he's performed with.
The show will feature special guests, archival photos, and film footage. It's a unique insight into the world of a musician who grew up in the shadow of a Beatle.
During the interview, DJ Clarke described the show as "drums and conversation, with stories, unseen photographs, and songs from your extraordinary life."
Starkey will also play along to tracks prepared by Pete Townshend, The Who's guitarist, and even sample some of the late John Entwistle's bass lines.
"People will be surprised by how integral these tracks are to a Who show," Zak said.
So, what's your take on Zak Starkey's journey? Do you think his experience growing up as Ringo Starr's son influenced his musical path? Share your thoughts in the comments!
