Al Pereira/WireImage. Maybe hes living out a quiet retirement somewhere up there, or down thereas if. If you remove Keith Moon from the Who equation, it's not the Who. October 19, 1978. He replied saying that there was no reason why the group shouldnt continue and then compared how The Who was still touring with Ringo Starrs son Zak. [135], In 1975 Moon began a relationship with Swedish model Annette Walter-Lax, who later said that Moon was "so sweet when he was sober, that I was just living with him in the hope that he would kick all this craziness. Track Records-MCA released a Moon solo single in 1974, comprising cover versions of the Beach Boys' "Don't Worry, Baby" and "Teenage Idol". "[152], On 6 September, Moon and Walter-Lax were guests of Paul and Linda McCartney at a preview of a film, The Buddy Holly Story. After dining with the McCartneys at Peppermint Park in Covent Garden, Moon and Walter-Lax returned to their flat. This track, taken from the legendary Live At Leeds album, is a brilliant performance of the first rock opera The Who ever wrote. In early 1964, drummer Doug Sandom left the Who, opening an opportunity for Moon to swoop in.. A popular rumor in the rock scene was that Moon took his . "[92], In a limousine on the way to the airport, Moon insisted they return to their hotel, saying "I forgot something." He also disputed a widely held belief that Moon drove a Lincoln Continental into the hotel's swimming pool, as claimed by the drummer in a 1972 Rolling Stone interview. I just want to play drums for The Who, and thats it, he told Chris Charlesworth in 1972. He said: 'You come 'ere.' Its like the Who. The drummer knocked out part of his front tooth; at the hospital, doctors could not give him an anaesthetic (due to his inebriation) before removing the remainder of the tooth. "[26] Moon later claimed that he was never formally invited to join the Who permanently; when Ringo Starr asked how he had joined the band, he said he had "just been filling in for the last fifteen years. I think I've piled on ol' Keith Moon enough. New Musical Express's Roy Carr wrote, "Moonie, if you didn't have talent, I wouldn't care; but you have, which is why I'm not about to accept Two Sides of the Moon. I said, mild as you please: 'Yes, yes?' Best Keith Moon Performances: 20 Kit-Shattering Drum Highlights Although it only took 13 days to film, fellow cast member Howard Kaylan remembers Moon spending off-camera time at the Kensington Garden Hotel bar instead of sleeping. [104], Returning to the hotel, Moon started a food fight and soon cake began flying through the air. By 1978, after a decade of continuous hellraising, Keith Moon was a bloated, shadowy version of his former self, a man who figured he had a lot more behind him than in front. Keith Moon: 1947-1978 - Rolling Stone "; He was fascinated with blowing up toilets with cherry bombs or dynamite, and destroying television sets. [64], On the Who's early US package tour at the RKO 58th Street Theatre in New York in March and April 1967, Moon performed two or three shows a day, kicking over his drum kit after every show. Keith Moon was he a good drummer? Digital Spy documentInitOneSignal(); I was scared to death. Ive no real aspirations to be a great drummer, he said. [39] While the other three members handled most of the onstage vocals, Moon would attempt to sing backup (particularly on "I Can't Explain"). And you couldnt have Cream without Ginger Baker., Right after the news of Charlie Watts passing in August, 2021 at the age of 80, The Who guitarist Pete Townshend recalled on his Instagram that the drummer wept at Keith Moons funeral back in 1978: Full Moon. For The Who, Keith Moon was the best drummer, but he never was heard to play in any other band or genre of music, so who knows whether he was technically versatile. Clover, drummer for the fictional Stormy Tempest (played by Billy Fury) at a holiday camp during the early days of British rock 'n' roll, in 1973's That'll Be the Day. Pete Townshend and Keith they were fantastically mad, the pair of them, onstage. Technical ability is another thing. Charlie Watts on Jazz Drummers, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Longevity Ginger Baker performs in New York City. Theyve had some fine drummers. Ivor, the man who our protagonist sleeps with, is supposed to be a highly shady character, and Moons drumming provides a suitably creepy vibe to the scenario. He used to live here in Los Angeles for a while, in some of his madder days. [145], Those close to Moon said that he was haunted by Boland's death for the rest of his life. "[24]:52:29, Moon's arrival in the Who changed the dynamics of the group. During the finale of "My Generation", an altercation broke out on stage between Moon and Townshend which was reported on the front page of the New Musical Express the following week. For all of the sense of a life cut short, he did that as no one else ever could. OneSignal.showSlidedownPrompt(); }); Upon returning, he asked the manager to stay for a moment, as he wanted to explain something. God bless his wife and daughter, and Ill bet the horses will miss him too., A post shared by pete townshend (@yaggerdang), I am a Brazilian journalist, a Classic Rock and Heavy Metal lover. "I loved Keith Moon. No one. ( Classic Rock ) published 23 March 2016. "[182], In 1998 Tony Fletcher published a biography of Moon, Dear Boy: The Life of Keith Moon, in the United Kingdom. oneSignal_options['wordpress'] = true; I dont want to channel all my energy into drumming, or to be a Buddy Rich. Moon's contribution to The Who's music and his influence on other drummers cannot be overstated. Ginger Baker interview: an afternoon with the world's most irascible The Reason The Who Replaced Kenney Jones - Grunge Moons apprenticeship in his native north London, with the Escorts, Mark Twain and the Strangers and the Beachcombers, meant that he hit the ground running in his new employ. The server responded with {{status_text}} (code {{status_code}}). Moon's lifestyle began to undermine his health and reliability. I would never put on an LP of a drummer and say everything he did I love because thats not true.. [57] This kit was not used at the Who's performance at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival. I suppose it could be written in that he was a drummer in his spare time a bit of a dab hand with the sticks. That's why he had two sets of tom-toms. He was good with The Who, I suppose, when he tried to play like me. Pub patrons had begun to attack his Bentley; Moon, drunk, began driving to escape them and hit Boland. Keith Moon drumming style analysis - YouTube oneSignal_options['promptOptions']['actionMessage'] = "Do you want to receive the latest news about Classic Rock? I liked Pete Townshend. He then jumped back into the limo, saying "I nearly forgot. Go! [92] Butler quit in 1978, and later wrote of his experiences in a book entitled Full Moon: The Amazing Rock and Roll Life of Keith Moon. [91] These acts, often fuelled by drugs and alcohol, were Moon's way of demonstrating his eccentricity; he enjoyed shocking the public with them. Q Magazine called the book "horrific and terrific reading", and Record Collector said it was "one of rock's great biographies. var oneSignal_elements = document.getElementsByClassName("OneSignal-prompt"); ); [74] The album was received poorly by critics. The general perception of Keith Moon as a drummer is that he was chaotic, sloppy, but it was anything but, said the frontman. He was not your regular guy, in that way, but he was, in his heart, a nice guy. Keith John Moon was an English drummer who played with the English rock band the Who. I've got no real aspirations to be a great drummer. oneSignal_options['welcomeNotification']['message'] = ""; [54] His first Premier kit was in red sparkle and featured two high toms. During the concert, Moon passed out on his drum kit during "Won't Get Fooled Again". [108] Moon passed out again during "Magic Bus", and was again removed from the stage. [157], Townshend persuaded Daltrey and Entwistle to carry on touring as The Who, although he later said that it was his means of coping with Moon's death and "completely irrational, bordering on insane". This later carried over to other aspects of his life, as he acted them out (according to journalist and Who biographer Dave Marsh) "as if his life were one long tour. He proved that there was another way of doing things, Moon was unconventional on-stage and even more atypical once he stepped foot off it. Charlie Watts wept at Keith Moon's funeral. Keith Moon is often considered one of the best drummers of all time if not the best drummer of all time and its easy to see why. "[7], Moon joined his local Sea Cadet Corps band at the age of twelve on the bugle, but found the instrument too difficult to learn and decided to take up drums instead. }); The late Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts was a unique figure in Rock and Roll music due to his incredible technique when playing the drums and also for his quiet personality, much different from other Rock stars. oneSignal_options['promptOptions']['autoAcceptTitle'] = "Yes! [130], In 1973 Kim, convinced that neither she nor anyone else could moderate Keith's behaviour, left her husband and took Amanda;[131] she sued for divorce in 1975 and later married Faces keyboard player Ian McLagan. I said: 'Nothing.' window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; He didnt play real time or anything, he wasnt funky or anything. [61] Townshend later said, "A set of skins is about $300 [then 96] and after every show he'd just go bang, bang, bang and then kick the whole thing over. [119][120], Before the 1998 release of Tony Fletcher's Dear Boy: The Life of Keith Moon, Moon's date of birth was presumed to be 23 August 1947. keith moon | Drummerworld Forum You knew what he meant, but Moon could play with detailed restraint, as on so many Who tracks, such as Im Free; with full theatricality, as on Wont Get Fooled Again; or, often, with a combination of the two on the same track out of his brain, and back in it, on 5:15, for example. Roger Daltrey said: His algorithms were a little bit different.. He had already worked with the likes of Rod Stewart and other popular artists, and he nabbed the gig of a lifetime when The Who tapped him to replace Moon in January 1979, but the arrangement didn't last very long. He's another one who blew his ears out, like me. Ginger Baker on Why 'the Rolling Stones Are Not Good Musicians' } : Clem Burke Talks About Eurythmics To Modern Drummer", "The Who's Keith Moon to be honoured with 'blue plaque', "Keith Moon's Love/Hate Relationship With His Drum Set", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Keith_Moon&oldid=1152651823, This page was last edited on 1 May 2023, at 14:26. [136], Moon enjoyed being the life of the party. I'd bring in 'My Generation'. On the album cover, he is straddling a chair to hide his weight gain; the words "Not to be taken away" are on the back of the chair. He said: 'You'll have to give up work there's this gig on Monday. Keith Moon in Atlanta, November 27 1973 . And he was even more cautious about the repetition of his general life. Particularly impressive is his work during the Ivor The Engine Driver portion of the song. [117], Because the Who's early stage act relied on smashing instruments, and owing to Moon's enthusiasm for damaging hotels, the group were in debt for much of the 1960s; Entwistle estimated they lost about 150,000. [86] He spent his share of the band's income quickly, and was a regular at London clubs such as the Speakeasy (where manager Roy Flynn recalls having to throw him out on three occasions[87]) and The Bag O'Nails; the combination of pills and alcohol escalated into alcoholism and drug addiction later in his life. "[99], Moon moved from cherry bombs to M-80 fireworks to sticks of dynamite, which became his explosive of choice. As the drummer for The Who, he was an unstoppable force, as his relentless pummeling behind the drums became an essential part of the bands sound. oneSignal_options['notifyButton']['theme'] = 'default'; Theres only one of him. "And of course from that moment on," the guitarist remembered, "we got thrown out of every hotel we ever stayed in. According to Lewis, Moon was drunk by the time the band went onstage at Atwood Stadium. The next evening Moon systematically destroyed everything in his hotel room, cut himself doing so and passed out. Your email address will not be published. This classic from Tommy is the quintessential example of how Moons bombastic drumming could add gravitas to a particularly emotional song. Oct 20, 2022. On That'll Be the Day it was social drinking. The Who drummer was found dead in his home of an apparent overdose. I dont really have a favourite drummer. [118] Even when the group became relatively financially stable after Tommy, Moon continued to rack up debts. After the pair socialised for a few days, Moon and Entwistle brought Johnston to the set of Ready Steady Go!,[63] which made them late for a show with the Who that evening. [28] Although Townshend described him as a "completely different person to anyone I've ever met",[24]:38:48 the pair had a rapport in the early years and enjoyed practical jokes and improvised comedy. S. 10 year old daughter . [98], Entwistle recalled being close to Moon on tour and both were often involved in blowing up toilets. 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time - Rolling Stone [29] Moon's recklessness with money reduced his profit from the group's 1975 UK tour to 47.35 (equivalent to 423 in 2021). In 1966 he worked with Yardbirds guitarist Jeff Beck, pianist Nicky Hopkins and future Led Zeppelin members Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones on the instrumental "Beck's Bolero", which was the B-side to "Hi Ho Silver Lining" and appeared on the album Truth. "[76] During one of his few televised solo drum performances (for ABC's Wide World), Moon played a five-minute drum solo dressed as a cat on transparent acrylic drums filled with water and goldfish. He would join them at clubs, forming a particularly close friendship with Ringo Starr. One of the secrets to Moon's playing is that he was playing the melody and the guitar parts. [21] The Beachcombers all had day jobs; Moon, who worked in the sales department at British Gypsum, had the keenest interest in turning professional. [113] By the time of the Who's invitation-only show at the Gaumont State Cinema on 15 December 1977 for The Kids are Alright, Moon was visibly overweight and had difficulty sustaining a solid performance. I just want to play drums for the Who and that's it. Keith Moon: 1947-1978. After an investigation, the coroner ruled Boland's death an accident; Moon, having been charged with a number of offences, received an absolute discharge. Keith Moon Drumming Style: Miraculous Thrashing | DRUM! Magazine [100] "All that porcelain flying through the air was quite unforgettable," Moon remembered. Generally speaking, its rare to hear the drums as the lead instrument in a song by a four-piece band, but thats the case here. I mean, looking at the audience is what the singer does, he never sees the band. oneSignal_options['subdomainName'] = "https://rockgarage.os.tc"; "[25] Daltrey said that Moon "just instinctively put drum fills in places that other people would never have thought of putting them. google_ad_client: "ca-pub-4153332224989109", [54], By 1970 Moon had begun to use timbales, gongs and timpani, and these were included in his setup for the rest of his career. if (document.readyState === 'complete') { It was suitably chaotic. [77], In the 2007 documentary film Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who, Daltrey and Townshend reminisced about Moon's talent for dressing as (and embodying) a variety of characters. [149], After moving in, Moon began a prescribed course of Heminevrin (clomethiazole, a sedative) to alleviate his alcohol withdrawal symptoms. John Bonham was the same with Led Zeppelin it was a sound, thunderous. Staying dead disgracefully, more likely. Smith remembers one occasion where he and Moon tore apart a pair of trousers, with an accomplice later looking for one-legged trousers. His dad was an old jazzer in the Squadronnaires, sax player, so Pete's from a proper background. "[173], Several rock drummers, including Neil Peart[174] have cited Moon as an influence. And it was this version of Keith Moon that led to his untimely death on September 7 1978. oneSignal_options['notifyButton']['size'] = 'medium'; It's true the Who - in fact, rock n' roll as we know it - wouldn't be the same without him. "[93], Fletcher argues that the Who's lengthy break (15 December 1971 11 August 1972) between the end of their 1971 Who's Next Tour and the beginning of the Quadrophenia sessions devastated Moon's health,[94] as without the rigours of lengthy shows and regular touring that had previously kept him in shape, his hard-partying lifestyle took a greater toll on his body. "[36] On 23 June 1977, he made a guest appearance at a Led Zeppelin concert in Los Angeles. "[78], Early in the Who's career, Moon got to know the Beatles. }); oneSignal_options['notifyButton']['showCredit'] = true; His music teacher wrote that Moon "has great ability, but must guard against a tendency to show off. else { I remember one time, we were both in Melbourne, Australia. [156] Moon was cremated on 13 September 1978 at Golders Green Crematorium in London, and his ashes were scattered in its Gardens of Remembrance. oneSignal_options['welcomeNotification'] = { }; gtag('js', new Date()); He bought a number of cars and gadgets, and flirted with bankruptcy. Keith Moon of The Who performing in Atlanta, Georgia on November 24th . There simply was no one like Keith, and that holds true to this day. This video captures Moon's final television interview - a highly-publicised appearance on Good Morning America with host David Hartman, on August 7, 1978. When Moon was recruited by the fledgling Who in 1964 after passing an audition in a pub, no one would pretend that they knew how the dangerous, essential chemistry would develop between four of the most cohesive forces rock music would ever see. He was there through eight albums and around 35 singles, unforgettable to the last beat. Lets take a look at a handful of essential tracks that show why Keith Moon was such a vital, dynamic drummer. [138] In the early 1970s Moon helped Stanshall with his "Radio Flashes" radio show for BBC Radio 1, filling in for the vacationing John Peel. The real Keith Moon was a son, a brother, a father and an insecure man. I suppose as a drummer, I'm adequate. "[33] Contemporary critics questioned his ability to keep time, with biographer Tony Fletcher suggesting that the timing on Tommy was "all over the place." Who manager Bill Curbishley agreed that Moon "wasn't disciplined enough to actually turn up or commit to doing the stuff. Bouncing off beds and could hardly sit still. [167], The London 2012 Summer Olympic Committee contacted Curbishley about Moon performing at the games, 34 years after his death. Sandom had generally been the peacemaker as Daltrey and Townshend feuded between themselves, but because of Moon's temperament the group now had four members frequently in conflict. As the drummer for The Who, he was an unstoppable. Such a lovely man. "It's just that his algorithms [he laughed as he said the word]. Who producer Jon Astley said, "You didn't think he was keeping time, but he was. Keith Moon drumming style was tribal, primitive, and impulsive, with him often stomping the bass drums and pounding his wall of toms like a madman. "[183], In 2008, English Heritage declined an application for Moon to be awarded a blue plaque. Jones was already a well-established drummer in the British rock scene of the 1970s. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ As drummer with The Who, Keith Moon powered one of the most explosive bands in rock history. [161][162], Jones left the Who in 1988,[163] and drummer Simon Phillips (who praised Moon's ability to drum over the backing track of "Baba O'Riley") toured with the band the following year. oneSignal_options['welcomeNotification']['title'] = ""; During the Who's early days he began taking amphetamines,[85] and in a NME interview said his favourite food was "French Blues". Fontana [Elvis original drummer] is one. Hes notKeith Moon. A Drummer's Tale: Keith Moon - YouTube OneSignal.SERVICE_WORKER_PATH = "OneSignalSDKWorker.js.php"; OneSignal.init(window._oneSignalInitOptions); [56] His new larger configuration was notable for the presence of two bass drums; he, along with Ginger Baker, has been credited as one of the early pioneers of double bass drumming in rock. [19] In December 1962 he joined the Beachcombers, a semi-professional London cover band playing hits by groups such as the Shadows. He didn't do anything to talk of. 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