The Who's Pete Townshend said Zak Starkey is 'not being asked to step down' following an announcement they had split with drummer.

Pete Townshend has clarified that Zak Starkey remains a member of The Who, addressing earlier confusion following Starkey's supposed departure announcement after Royal Albert Hall performances. Townshend explained that communication issues have been resolved,

That’s the surprising word coming from Pete Townshend’s camp, apparently overruling official word from The Who’s management following an on-stage spat between Starkey and The Who’s lead vocalist Roger Daltrey.