PEOPLE can confirm that the drummer, 59, who is the son of The Beatles drummer Sir Ringo Starr and his first wife Maureen Starkey, has parted ways with the rock band after nearly

Starkey, the son of Beatles’ drummer Ringo Starr, was the drummer for The Who since 1996’s Quadrophenia tour, is apparently no longer in the band following a disagreement that occurred during their show last month at Royal Albert Hall.

The Who have parted ways with Zak Starkey, son of Ringo Starr and the band's drummer since 1996, in what appears to be a dispute over his playing at the band's concert last month at London's Royal Albert Hall.