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AKA · 05-11-2004, 08:12 PM

Starrs Collide as Ex-Beatle's Son Joins Oasis

Reuters

LONDON - The son of ex-Beatle Ringo Starr will drum for the British band Oasis at this year's Glastonbury Festival, says guitarist Noel Gallagher.

Gallagher said Zak Starkey was already rehearsing for the three-day mix of mud, music and mayhem in June -- Britain's biggest open-air music event.

"We're not doing ourselves any favors because Zak's first gig will be to 150,000 people," Gallagher told BBC radio's "6 Music News."

"We've known Zak for a while and we asked him if he'd play on a few songs and he said 'yeah,' and he has done and it's been absolutely fantastic," he said.

A spokesman for the band confirmed the move, but declined to comment further.

The band sacked long-term drummer Alan White in January amid rumors they felt he lacked commitment. Gallagher said Starkey would not become a permanent member of the band, which has been widely compared to The Beatles.

Gallagher said the fact that Starkey was not from the style-conscious band's home town of Manchester should not be an obstacle. "He's a good boy. He's got a good haircut... Good shoes, which is important."

Glastonbury was first staged in 1970, when 1,500 hippies paid one pound each to hear a handful of bands including Marc Bolan and T-Rex.

Jrnygrl · 05-12-2004, 10:32 AM

Thanks for the info. I find that interesting that the child of a Beatle joins a band that was supposed to be the second coming of the Beatles.

05-11-2004, 08:12 PM	#1
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Starrs Collide as Ex-Beatle's Son Joins Oasis Starrs Collide as Ex-Beatle's Son Joins Oasis Reuters LONDON - The son of ex-Beatle Ringo Starr will drum for the British band Oasis at this year's Glastonbury Festival, says guitarist Noel Gallagher. Gallagher said Zak Starkey was already rehearsing for the three-day mix of mud, music and mayhem in June -- Britain's biggest open-air music event. "We're not doing ourselves any favors because Zak's first gig will be to 150,000 people," Gallagher told BBC radio's "6 Music News." "We've known Zak for a while and we asked him if he'd play on a few songs and he said 'yeah,' and he has done and it's been absolutely fantastic," he said. A spokesman for the band confirmed the move, but declined to comment further. The band sacked long-term drummer Alan White in January amid rumors they felt he lacked commitment. Gallagher said Starkey would not become a permanent member of the band, which has been widely compared to The Beatles. Gallagher said the fact that Starkey was not from the style-conscious band's home town of Manchester should not be an obstacle. "He's a good boy. He's got a good haircut... Good shoes, which is important." Glastonbury was first staged in 1970, when 1,500 hippies paid one pound each to hear a handful of bands including Marc Bolan and T-Rex.

05-12-2004, 10:32 AM	#2
Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	Thanks for the info. I find that interesting that the child of a Beatle joins a band that was supposed to be the second coming of the Beatles.