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.

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

Zak Starkey, who had been with the band for three decades, says he is “surprised and saddened” by the decision.