Drummer Zak Starkey is taking a break after suffering a medical emergency On Tuesday, Jan. 21, the Grammy winner — son of Beatles legend Ringo Starr — was forced to cancel a London performance with his indie band Mantra of the Cosmos due to a blood clot in his right leg.

The Beatles icon Sir Ringo Starr's son Zak Starkey was forced to cancel a secret gig with Happy Mondays' Shaun Ryder and Bez at the last minute after being rushed to get medical attention

Ringo Starr’s son Zak Starkey canceled a scheduled performance in London after suffering a blood clot in his leg. The musician was set to perform alongside his band, Mantra of the Cosmos, at the Karma Sanctum Soho in London on Tuesday,

Speaking to the Daily Star's Wired column, Shaun said: "He's got his leg up and he's got (to) keep completely still. My nana had blood clots and she ended up with both legs took (sic) off.

Zak Starkey, the son of Beatles legend Ringo Starr, had a scary medical emergency that forced him to cancel a show with his own band in London recently.

A London performance featuring drummer Zak Starkey, son of The Beatles' Ringo Starr, had to be cancelled after the musician suffered a blood clot in his leg.

Former Oasis drummer and son of The Beatles' Ringo Starr, Zak Starkey, has been forced to cancel a gig after a health issue.

Zak's band Mantra Of The Cosmos, which also includes Happy Mondays singer Shaun Ryder, played two gigs at the Cavern on Sunday

Mantra Of The Cosmos, one of the bands Ringo Starr's son Zak Starkey plays the drums in, was forced to cancel a show last night, Jan. 21, in Soho, London, after the percussionist suffered a blood clot in one of his legs.