We tried hard to resist but it's one of those times where reaching for an Oscar Wilde quote is entirely appropriate.
To lose one drummer is unfortunate, two is careless and three, well, we're looking at a rather unfortunate pattern.
The band haven't made an official announcement, but a leak from inside the camp claims that drummer Zak Starkey won't be touring any more and that his work on the latest album, which has just been completed, will be his last.
The split is reportedly down to disagreements with Noel Gallagher. Starkey has only been a member since 2006 when he replaced Alan White.