Roger Daltrey Confirms The Who Are Rehearsing With Zak Starkey
During recent solo performances of “Who Are You” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again” at Las Vegas’ Encore Theatre, Roger Daltrey dropped a surprising update regarding the future of The Who. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Daltrey shared from the stage that the band is actively rehearsing with long-time drummer Zak Starkey. He noted that “it sounded great.”
The news comes after The Who wrapped up their latest farewell tour, dubbed The Song is Over, last October. Prior to launching those dates, the band unceremoniously parted ways with Starkey, replacing him with Scott Devours, the drummer from Daltrey’s solo band. Starkey had previously drummed for the group from 1996 to 2025. He appeared on studio releases including 2006’s Endless Wire and 2019’s Who, as well as live projects like 2023’s The Who With Orchestra Live at Wembley.
Rehearsals and Future Plans
Following Daltrey’s onstage comments, Starkey took to social media to confirm the reunion. “The rehearsal was great,” Starkey wrote. “I don’t think we’ve ever rehearsed as tough as that. Usually, we drink tea and talk about what time we’re going home!”
While future plans for The Who remain officially unclear, Daltrey previously hinted at winding down his own career following the U.S. farewell run. He noted in May that a less grueling life as a solo artist was becoming more attractive. Daltrey also explicitly ruled out one potential venue for any upcoming shows: Las Vegas’ tech-focused Sphere. While acknowledging it is an extraordinary space, Daltrey told the Review-Journal that he prefers the energy of a show to come strictly from the stage rather than high-tech productions.
Roger Daltrey’s 2026 Solo U.S. Tour Dates
In the meantime, Daltrey’s Great Night Out Tour continues through the fall. The remaining itinerary includes:
- 8/28-29 – Las Vegas, NV @ Encore Theater
- 9/1 – Santa Barbara, CA @ Lobero Theatre
- 9/2 – Saratoga, CA @ The Mountain Winery
- 9/4 – Santa Rosa, CA @ Luther Burbank for the Arts
- 9/5 – Reno, NV @ Grand Theatre at the Grand Sierra Resort
- 9/9 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
- 9/11 – New Buffalo, MI @ Four Winds Casino
- 9/12 – New Lenox, IL @ New Lenox Performing Arts Pavillion
- 9/15 – Milwaukee, WI @ Riverside Theater
- 9/17 – Lewiston, NY @ Artpark
- 9/20 – Springfield, MA @ Big E
- 9/22 – Port Chester, NY @ Capitol Theatre
- 9/24 – Washington, D.C. @ Theater at MGM National Harbor
- 9/25 – Bensalem, PA @ Parx Xcite Center
- 9/27 – New York, NY @ Town Hall
- 9/29 – Medford, MA @ Chevalier Theatre
Related reading: When Pete Townshend Snapped: The Chaos Behind The Who’s Quadrophenia Tour, Revisiting Pete Townshend’s 1980 Solo Breakthrough, Empty Glass, Mark Knopfler’s Guitars Sell for £8.8 Million at Auction in London
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