The Who fired their drummer, Zak Starkey, because they were unhappy with his playing at recent shows. Zach had been with the band for 29 years.

The band said it was a “collective decision,” and they “have nothing but admiration for Zach and wish him the very best for his future.”

Zak issued a statement saying he was “surprised and saddened,” but he added, quote, “I’m very proud of my near thirty years with The Who . . . and I remain their biggest fan.”

Zak may have known this was coming. Before he was fired, he posted on Instagram saying the guys were unhappy with him and he was facing “formal charges of overplaying.”