Former Oasis drummer, Zak Starkey, says he was ‘gutted’ after finding out he wouldn’t be part of Liam and Noel Gallagher’s star-studded reunion this summer

Oasis star, Zak Starkey, is consoling himself after being ditched from by the Gallagher brothers

Oasis star Zak Starkey is consoling himself after being ditched from the Gallagher brothers’ eagerly awaited reunion tour. Fans of the Britpop legends were sent into a frenzy last year when Liam and Noel announced they were putting their fiery feud behind them and getting the back back together after a 16-year hiatus.

Fans can’t wait to watch the Don’t Look Back In Anger stars back in action when the gigs kick off in Cardiff on July 4. However, former drummer for the band Zak, who performed with Oasis between 2004 and 2009, won’t be a part of the line-up.

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Former Oasis drummer, Zak Starkey, says he was ‘gutted’ after finding out he wouldn’t be part of Liam and Noel Gallagher’s star-studded reunion(Image: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Zak appeared on BBC Breakfast this morning (May 27) to promote his new single with supergroup Mantra of the Cosmos, which also features Bez and Shaun Ryder from the Happy Mondays alongside former Oasis bassist Andy Bell.

When asked what he thought about the upcoming reunion tour, he conceded he was ‘gutted’ about not being asked to take part in the shows.

He said: “I texted them and said ‘why am I not in it?’. You know, if you get a new drummer, you get comfortable, don’t you? You get comfortable with new musicians and I think that’s what’s happened and I’m alright with that.”

He went on to say he would have jumped at the chance to join Oasis on tour had the offer come in, but praised the band and Liam, saying: “God, yeah. Greatest rock and roll band of my generation. Greatest rock and roll singer of my generation.”

Zak, who is the son of Beatles’ legend Ringo Starr, spoke about how his group’s new single, Domino Bones, was originally written by Noel Gallagher, who gave it to Mantra of the Cosmos after suggesting it suited them better.

The drummer told host Ben Thompson he was taken aback by the offer from Noel, saying: “I was blown away by it – I couldn’t believe it. The greatest songwriter of my generation sending me a tune.”

Last week, fellow Mantra of the Cosmos member Andy Bell confirmed he would be joining Liam and Noel on their reunion tour. The bassist, who played with Oasis between 1999 and 2009, said he was ‘really looking forward to it’.

Eagle-eyed fans shared snaps of Noel and Andy at rehearsals for the reunion gigs last week.

Despite some controversy over Ticketmaster’s “dynamic pricing” strategy that saw ticket prices soar to double their value, those who managed to secure their spot are ecstatic, especially after a glimpse of the band arriving at the rehearsal studio.

One excited fan posted: “F**k and I thought I was hyped before. It’s genuinely fantastic to see them!

“They’ve all aged pretty damn gracefully and I can’t lie, the beard looks decent on Noel. Glad Bonehead looks so healthy as well. Lads, it’s happening.”