It looks like The Who are re-hiring Zak Starkey after acrimonious split
Fading4 outlets reported this in 8 reports over 4 days - a further 1 report reprinted copy already published elsewhere
The headline, as it mutated - 3 wordings
- 29 Aug, 19:30It looks like The Who are re-hiring Zak Starkey after acrimonious split1 outlet
- 31 Aug, 14:51The Who Reunite With Drummer Zak Starkey After Messy Split1 outlet
- 1 Sept, 17:34The Who Rehearse With Zak Starkey for Potential European Tour Dates2 outlets
- and 1 one-off wording
original reportingcopies
Sat, 29 August 2026peak 4 reports on Mon, 31 August 2026Sat, 5 September 2026
What it is about
Ringo StarrAlbert HallScott DevoursPete TownshendZak StarkeyRoger DaltreyInstagramCalifornia, United StatesAmericanLas Vegas, Nevada, United StatesLondon, London, City Of, United KingdomGuess WhoLas VegasDave BenettDan TeodorescuwriterArizona, United StatesAmericaKeith MoonKenny JonesAustralian Associated
Who published it, and when
original reportcopyfirst to report
nme.com
iheart.com
wmgk.com
wror.com
dailyliberal.com.au
29 Aug, 19:30over 6 days5 Sept, 00:05
How it spread - 7 original reports, 1 reprint
Sat, 29 August 2026
1 report- nme.com19:30first to report
The Who appear to be bringing Zak Starkey back into the fold, just over a year after their acrimonious split.
Mon, 31 August 2026
4 reports- iheart.com14:51
Starkey will join the legendary rock band for the rest of their farewell tour
- iheart.com14:51
Starkey will join the legendary rock band for the rest of their farewell tour
- iheart.com14:51
Starkey will join the legendary rock band for the rest of their farewell tour
- iheart.com14:51
Starkey will join the legendary rock band for the rest of their farewell tour
Tue, 1 September 2026
1 report- wror.com17:34
The Who reunited with drummer Zak Starkey for rehearsals. They’re planning a possible European leg of their farewell tour. Roger Daltrey shared this news during a solo show Wednesday at...
1 reprint
- wmgk.com1 Sept, 17:34their copy
Sat, 5 September 2026
1 report- dailyliberal.com.au00:05
Sir Roger Daltrey says The Who could be set to hit the road again, but he admits the...