Starkey has been manning the kit for The Who since 1996.
However, shortly before the pandemic , Zak was approached with an idea about putting together a new group centered around his songwriting and production.
Along with his partner Sharna “Sshh” Liguz he put together a project dubbed Mantra Of The Cosmos .
First to join the group was Oasis guitarist Andy Bell, followed shortly by Happy Mondays singer Shaun Ryder and percussionist DJ Bez .
Bassist Brix Smith was the last to join.
They released a single X (Wot You Sayin?) in August 2023.
Producer Zak and Sharna are also partners in record label Trojan Jamaica.
Zak has two daughters.
The Airbnb hosts cancelled after Googling me and seeing Oasis and The Who – the two worst-behaved bands in the history of rock ’n’ roll
Zak Starkey
Tatia Jayne Starkey was born on September 7, 1985, to Zak and his first wife Sarah.
Luna Lee Lightnin was born on March 21, 2021, to Zak and Sshh.
On their daughter’s first birthday, Zak and Sshh finally married after being together for 18 years.
The bride wore Alexander MQueen and was given away by her father, photographer Andrzej Liguz and the groom, by his father Ringo.
Pato Banton was the officiant for the ceremony and the newlyweds were joined by best men Eddie Vedder and Johnny Marr.
Zak Starkey with father Ringo Starr Getty Images
Sshh took to Instagram to share a photo and statement on the big day.
She wrote: “This super small affair happened with our nearest & dearest on the day our darling daughter was born.
“A double celebration of love life & all the blessings bestowed pon us.
“So grateful for our family. Locked & loaded & ready to roll with love @therealzakstarkey.”
In August 2024, Zak admitted he was banned from renting out a plush manor house after the owners discovered he planned to use it for a huge birthday bash.
Starkey went on tour with Oasis in 2005 FilmMagic
Zak tried to book the six-bedroom house, reportedly in Cadmore End in the Chilterns, Buckinghamshire, for three nights via AirBnb, to celebrate his wife’s 40th birthday.
However, when he visited the home to look around before agreeing to renting it, a chat with the cleaners proved to be his downfall.
He told The Mirror : “The Airbnb hosts cancelled after Googling me and seeing Oasis and The Who – the two worst-behaved bands in the history of rock ’n’ roll .
“It would look great on a T-shirt.”
Zak Starkey performs with The Who at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Getty Images - Getty
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