Keith John Moon (23 August 1946[2] 7 September 1978) was an English drummer for the rock band the Who. [19] In December 1962 he joined the Beachcombers, a semi-professional London cover band playing hits by groups such as the Shadows. "Prisoner of Your Eyes," recorded during the Turbo sessions but not released until Screaming for Vengeance 's 2001 reissue . He would join them at clubs, forming a particularly close friendship with Ringo Starr. Falling in love with drum playing, he soon joined a group called The. Curbishley told Townshend, who informed the rest of the band. He was the drummer for the seminal and influential English rock band The Who. "[36] On 23 June 1977, he made a guest appearance at a Led Zeppelin concert in Los Angeles. He bought a number of cars and gadgets, and flirted with bankruptcy. The band was looking for a replace their original drummer, Doug Sandom, and his audition became a quintessential Keith Moon display: already loaded, Moon played hard enough to destroy the drum kit, busting through two drumheads and breaking off the bass pedal. Goodnight Keith Moon: A Parody!, Bruce Worden, Clare Cross. How Many Murdaugh Murder Documentaries Are There and Where Can You Watch Them? 1. Moon continuously promoted his eccentric clown drummer image through exaggerated or simply false stories about his life. [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. SOFT WORKS - Abracadabra In Osaka (2CD) 6 panels eco-wallet with 20 pages booklet. His band recently released their new album called . [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. [154], Moon's death came shortly after the release of Who Are You. Demolished. to Moon as he tries to sneak into the studio. [125] The marriage (and child) were kept secret from the press until May 1968. [126] Moon was occasionally violent towards Kim:[127] "if we went out after I had Mandy", she later said, "if someone talked to me, he'd lose it. "[143] Townshend agreed, saying that by 1975 Butler had "no influence over him whatsoever. Moon, so far gone in his addictions, was out of practice could barely keep up with the band. One of the things we'd do was wait to see what Keith Moon was going to wear . Although it featured Moon on vocals, he played drums on only three tracks; most of the drumming was left to others (including Ringo Starr, session musicians Curly Smith and Jim Keltner, and actor-musician Miguel Ferrer). It was the concluding show on their tour. With a focus on news, media, and humor, we are a RARE voice in todays media landscape. I'd several drinks to get me courage up and when I got onstage I went arrgggGhhhh on the drums, broke the bass drum pedal and two skins, and got off. Moon suffered a number of setbacks during the 1970s, most notably the accidental death of chauffeur Neil Boland and the breakdown of his marriage. When the audience demanded he do it again, Moon kicked over his drum kit. "I never realised dynamite was so powerful. The last straw was when Keith Moon came into Drum City with a snare case and stole a full case . 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. Keith Moon, Melody Maker, September 1970[31], Moon's style of drumming was considered unique by his bandmates, although they sometimes found his unconventional playing frustrating; Entwistle noted that he tended to play faster or slower according to his mood. After dining with the McCartneys at Peppermint Park in Covent Garden, Moon and Walter-Lax returned to their flat. Moon was . Pseudos / Orthographe alternative: Busbee [US], Michael James Ryan Busbee, Mike Busbee He's dead, so what? [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. [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. [18], During this time Moon joined his first serious band: the Escorts, replacing his best friend Gerry Evans. "Thomas Jefferson survives." What Adams didn't know was that Jefferson had actually passed away several hours earlier. "'Tis well." 2. Townshend went on to describe Moon's wildman antics, explaining that, "Keith was an eccentric player, and seemed to be showing off all the time, pointing his sticks up in the air and leaning over the drums with his face thrust forward as if to be nearer the front of stage. In time, Kim got involved with Ian "Mac" McLagan of the Small Faces and she and Mandy moved in with him at his house in Sheen . [153], Curbishley phoned the flat at around 5:00p.m. looking for Moon, and Dymond gave him the news. [58], While Moon generally said he was only interested in working with the Who,[31] he participated in outside musical projects. [143], On 4 January 1970 Moon accidentally killed his friend, driver and bodyguard, Neil Boland, outside the Red Lion pub in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. At the age of 12, he had joined the Sea Cadet Corp and was given his first musical instrument, the bugle. Today. Keith Moons passionate, self-destructive legacy not only endures in rock music but haunts the classic rock band which still performs to this day. By the time that Keith Moon took to the stage at Shepperton Studios on May 25, 1978, his relationship with the rest of The Who was terribly strained. Mark Blake is a music journalist and author. Moon had been taking Heminevrin for some time. "[89], According to Townshend, Moon began destroying hotel rooms when the Who stayed at the Berlin Hilton on tour in late 1966. from $36.16 2 Used from $36.16. In April 1964, aged 17,[22] he auditioned for the Who as a replacement for Doug Sandom. Posted by 6 years ago. "[168], Moon's drumming has been praised by critics. Longtime friend and personal assistant Butler observed, "He was trying to make people laugh and be Mr Funny, he wanted people to love him and enjoy him, but he would go so far. September 7, 2018. 0 Votes. Stay up to date with in depth music reviews, exclusive interviews and widespread coverage of whats happening from your favourite music genre. The last photo of Keith Moon As last words go, they are pretty hard to beat. I said: 'Nothing.' Back to late 1966 for an example of the band's youthful sound and a power-pop prototype from their second album, A Quick One. [70] On 15 December 1969, Moon joined John Lennon's Plastic Ono Band for a live performance at the Lyceum Theatre in London for a UNICEF charity concert. 2 in their list of the 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time, behind John Bonham. His drumming continues to be praised by critics and musicians. Nevertheless, the Who powered through a nine-song set that . We were trying to kill ourselves.". "[183], In 2008, English Heritage declined an application for Moon to be awarded a blue plaque. "[99], Moon moved from cherry bombs to M-80 fireworks to sticks of dynamite, which became his explosive of choice. [24]:7:44, Although Moon was known for kicking over his drum kit, Haynes claimed that it was done carefully and the kit rarely needed repairs. The public Keith Moon was The Whos manic drummer and hellraising, daredevil comedian; a man who only ever lived in the moment. In the wake of Keith Moon's death, The Who continued to tour although Pete Townshend has admitted that this professional push was "completely irrational . All rights reserved. [122] By the end of the year she discovered she was pregnant. It was Professor Keith Simpson, as it was with Cass Elliot, who performed the post mortem. During some stages of a lunar eclipse, the Moon can appear reddish. Van der Valk Miss Scarlet & The Duke Antiques Roadshow PBS Newshour Finding Your Roots "[24]:52:29, Moon's arrival in the Who changed the dynamics of the group. During the concert, Moon passed out on his drum kit during "Won't Get Fooled Again". Cole: He said I feel great, Ive given up everything except women. "[140] In 1974, Moon struck up a friendship with actor Oliver Reed while working on the film version of Tommy. [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. You can't help but feel that some of the last words of the famous people on this list encapsulate their personas. [177][178] Jazz drummer Elvin Jones praised Moon's work during "Underture", as integral to the song's effect. Daltrey affectionately put the world to rights about Moon's importance to The Who in a conversation with this writer in 2016. Moons playing was erratic and unreliable, and he was made to pose Christine Keeler-style for the cover photograph so as to conceal a paunch. [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. After waking up, she ventured back into the bedroom, where she found Moon lying on his stomach with his left arm hanging over the side of the bed: I couldnt hear him breathing. The drummer explained that since a cherry bomb was about to explode, he had thrown it down the toilet and showed Townshend the case of cherry bombs. His favourite musicians were jazz artists, particularly Gene Krupa (whose flamboyant style he subsequently copied). Moon filled in for Peel in 1973's "A Touch of the Moon", a series of four programmes produced by John Walters. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, . Keith Moon discussed his reckless lifestyle on 'Good Morning America' just a month before his death. 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. [98] Townshend remembers walking into the bathroom of Moon's hotel room and noticing the toilet had disappeared, with only the S-bend remaining. A month before his death, The Who released their then . He explained that the group had totally lost their way: "Harry Nilsson, Bobby Keyes, Keith Moon. "[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. We'd go home and he'd start a fight with me. But the evening was also Keith Moon's last. The Mamas and the Papas singer, Cass Elliot had died in the same flat four years prior also at the age of 32. "[29] These antics earned him the nickname "Moon the Loon".[30]. Track 9 Jam Session is an incomplete Eyesight To The Blind. This new edition includes a newly written After word that consiers Moon's lasting legacy . (1975) before moving back to the UK in 1977 to play on Who Are You, his last recorded work with The Who. [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. God bless you, Harry, wherever you are but, Jesus, you know, I had . Keith John Moon was born to working class parents in Wembley, London, England, on the 23rd August, 1946. 1. [137] Moon later became friends with Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band members Vivian Stanshall and "Legs" Larry Smith, and the trio would drink and play practical jokes together. When she objected, Moon replied, "If you don't like it, you can fuck off!" 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. Dressed in ginger clothes and with his hair dyed ginger (future bandmate Pete Townshend later described him as a "ginger vision"),[24]:52:40 he claimed to his would-be bandmates that he could play better; he played in the set's second half, nearly demolishing the drum kit in the process. Actor: Tommy. At the hotel he ran back to his room, grabbed the television and threw it out of the window into the swimming pool below. She cooked his favourite, lamb cutlets, after which they went to bed to watch a video of the camp horror film The Abominable Doctor Phibes. 1968~. Keith Moon, The Whos hard-partying drummer, was famous for degenerate behavior that still defines the rock star image like blowing up hotel room toilets with cherry bombs. Idiotic in other respects". Keith gasped at the soft voice, sounding exactly the same as the voice of the woman in his dream. We tell stories with heart, humor, and authenticity to celebrate American life. But his snoring meant Annette retreated to the sofa, where she slept until 3:40pm. [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. We tell stories with heart, humor, and authenticity to celebrate American life. 2 on the UK charts. They remembered his dream of getting out of music and becoming a Hollywood film actor,[16][bettersourceneeded] although Daltrey did not think Moon had the patience and work ethic required of a professional actor. [73], Moon became involved in solo work when he moved to Los Angeles during the mid-1970s. Because I want to break your fucking jaw You have fucked this band around so many times and I'm not having it any more. September 6, 1978. But Keiths drinking and drug taking had impacted on his performance and his appearance. During a lunar eclipse, Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking the sunlight falling on the Moon. "[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. Clomethiazole is discouraged for unsupervised detoxification because of its addictive potential, its tendency to induce tolerance, and its risk of death when mixed with alcohol. [11], Moon took lessons from one of the loudest contemporary drummers, Screaming Lord Sutch's Carlo Little, at 10 shillings per lesson. He was noted for his unique style of playing and his eccentric, often self-destructive behaviour. He played on all the band's albums and singles from their . I mean somebody good?" [90] In addition to hotel rooms, Moon destroyed friends' homes and even his own, including throwing furniture from upper-storey windows. [164] Since 1996, the Who's drummer has been Ringo Starr's son Zak Starkey, who had been given a drum kit by Moon (whom he called "Uncle Keith"). The real Keith Moon was a son, a brother, a father and an insecure man. The following year he released his only solo album, entitled Two Sides of the Moon. "[97], Moon's favourite stunt was to flush powerful explosives down toilets. But The Kids Are Alright director Jeff Stein insisted they try again, this time at Shepperton Studios. Keith with Annette on the night he died. [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. "[170] According to AllMusic critic Bruce Eder, "Moon, with his manic, lunatic side, and his life of excessive drinking, partying, and other indulgences, probably represented the youthful, zany side of rock & roll, as well as its self-destructive side, better than anyone else on the planet. Keith Moon. But he was loud and strong. He left school by 15 and was in his first band, The Beachcombers; this was around the summer of 1963. The Who frontman Roger Daltrey has brought life back to his longtime passion project, a biopic about the iconic rock band's former drummer, Keith Moon. Who will remember Joe Bloggs who got killed in a car crash? I suppose as a drummer, I'm adequate. Published on 07/26/2019. He ate the steak while he watched the film The Abominable Dr Phibes but fell back to sleep after taking 32 Heminevrin tablets which were prescribed to help alcohol withdrawal. It's too good for words. According to Pamela Des Barres, Moon had nightmares (which woke them both) about the incident and said he had no right to be alive. It was exactly 40 years ago today that Who drummer . With a focus on news, media, and humor, we are a RARE voice in todays media landscape. The official cause of death was listed on the certificate as Clomethiazole (Heminevrin) overdose, self-administered but no evidence of intention. In Dear Boy, Tony Fletcher has captured lightning in a bottle - the essence of a totally . In a 1981 Los Angeles Times interview he admitted, "A lot of times when Keith was blowing up toilets I was standing behind him with the matches. Others, including Led Zeppelins former tour manager Richard Cole, remember Moon telling them he planned to wed Annette. Tara was a house on St Anns Hill, Chertsey, Surrey owned by The Who 's drummer Keith Moon in the 1970s, but was demolished and replaced by a new home in 1990. Entwistle was giving an interview to two journalists when he was interrupted by a phone call with the news of Moon's death. Fuelled by vast quantities of drink, drugs, insecurities and confusion, Moon destroyed everything with gleeful abandon: drum kits, houses, cars, hotels, relationships and, finally, himself. [74] The album was received poorly by critics. Townshend later said that Jones "was one of the few British drummers who could fill Keith's shoes";[159] Daltrey was less enthusiastic, saying that Jones "wasn't the right style". [50], The drummer produced the violin solo on "Baba O'Riley". That's why he had two sets of tom-toms. After all, the corpse of Keith Moon, legendary drummer for the Who, is right there on the first page. The kit was eventually fitted with copper fittings[58] and later given to a young Zak Starkey. Keith Moon: Classic Images of the Iconic Drummer . 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. According to Lewis, Moon was drunk by the time the band went onstage at Atwood Stadium. [58] From 1967 to 1969 Moon used the "Pictures of Lily" drum kit (named for its artwork), which had two 22-inch (56cm) bass drums, two 16-inch (41cm) floor toms and three mounted toms. Moon did not play drums on the album; Jerry Shirley did, with Moon providing percussion. [114] After recording Who Are You, Townshend refused to follow the album with a tour unless Moon stopped drinking,[115] and said that if Moon's playing did not improve he would be fired. Unfortunately for Keith these ended up being his last words. Moon continued briefly and then stopped, shouting "Drum solos are boring! By the time of their final tour with him in 1976, and particularly during production of The Kids Are Alright and Who Are You, the drummer's deterioration was evident. He was named as hyperactive as a boy, with a restless imagination and a particular fondness for The Goon Show and music. It was the concluding show on their tour. Emily Mack Shooting is set to begin on the Moon pic in June, and the casting process has been rumbling along for a few months already. Moon attended Alperton Secondary Modern School after failing his eleven plus exam, which precluded his attending a grammar school. Squ. Annette Walter-Lax says the Who drummers last words were If you dont like it, you can f*** off! After Annette left the flat, Moon took a deadly amount of Heminevrin: 32 pills. [2], Moon's first serious relationship was with Kim Kerrigan, whom he started dating in January 1965 after she saw the Who play at Le Disque a Go! This one is . 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Moon moved back to London in 1978, dying that September from an overdose of Heminevrin, a drug intended to treat or prevent symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. [151], By September 1978 Moon was having difficulty playing the drums, according to roadie Dave "Cy" Langston. His work has appeared in The Times and The Daily Telegraph, and the magazines Q, Mojo, Classic Rock, Music Week and Prog. "People will be talking about Keith Moon 'til they die, man. Smith remembers one occasion where he and Moon tore apart a pair of trousers, with an accomplice later looking for one-legged trousers. Moon grew up in Alperton, a suburb of Wembley, in Middlesex, United Kingdom, and took up the drums during the early 1960s. Subsitute03. By the time Stardust came round it was hard drinking. Moon's drumming continues to be praised by critics and musicians. He was bloated and out of practice. Moon's contribution. The legendary The Who drummer Keith Moon was found dead in London back in 1978 at the age of 32 after after an overdose of clometiazole, a substance prescribed for him to relieve alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Other party guests, including Paul and Linda McCartney, David Frost and ex-Faces drummer Kenney Jones (whom unbeknown to everyone would take Moons place in The Who) all remember Keith being in good spirits and surprisingly sober. We couldn't pull ourselves out. Moons closest friend in the group then broke down in tears. [129] The Moons entertained extravagantly at home, and owned a number of cars. Close. Few drummers have been better at creating moments of tension and suspense than Keith Moon. Unfortunately for Keith these ended up being his last words. [136], Moon enjoyed being the life of the party. 19: 'So Sad About Us'. But it was too late. Slowly too we realized that his fluid style . "[25] Daltrey said that Moon "just instinctively put drum fills in places that other people would never have thought of putting them. [adsense-gallery] [zergnet] Prev 7 of 7 Next. Moon developed a habit of kicking over his drums, claiming that he did so in exasperation at an audience's indifference. "The general perception of Keith Moon as a drummer is that he was . Bessie Smith. I went into a panic.. Keith Moon's (original drummer for The Who) last words were "if you don't like it, you can fuck off!" So rock and roll. "[92], In a limousine on the way to the airport, Moon insisted they return to their hotel, saying "I forgot something." In 1972 the performance was released as a companion disc to Lennon and Ono's album Some Time in New York City. Pinterest. : 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=1139537465, This page was last edited on 15 February 2023, at 16:59. [6] His art teacher said in a report: "Retarded artistically. Keith John Moon was an English drummer who played with the English rock band the Who. 4. [95] Around the same time he became a severe alcoholic, starting the day with drinks and changing from the "lovable boozer" he presented himself as to a "boorish drunk". [66] During the finale of "My Generation", he set off the charge. He was posthumously inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 1982, becoming only the second rock . The group was concerned that he would be unable to complete the last leg of the tour, which ended at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto on 21 October (Moon's last public show). Heminevrin quelled the craving for alcohol, but sometimes left users in a docile and forgetful state. [146], In mid-1978, Moon moved into Flat 12, 9 Curzon Place (later Curzon Square), Shepherd Market, Mayfair, London, renting from Harry Nilsson. "We used to fight regularly", remembered Moon in later years. Of the Whos most famous works, My Generation, Live at Leeds, Whos Next, Tommy, Quadrophenia, and Who Are You, all were reordered prior to 1978 and include Moon. "[44], Moon composed "I Need You", the instrumental "Cobwebs and Strange" (from the album A Quick One, 1966),[45] the single B-sides "In The City" (co-written with Entwistle)[46] and "Girl's Eyes" (from The Who Sell Out sessions featured on Thirty Years of Maximum R&B and a 1995 re-release of The Who Sell Out), "Dogs Part Two" (1969), "Tommy's Holiday Camp" (1969)[47] and "Waspman" (1972). The WhoMaple Leaf GardensToronto, Ontario, CanadaOctober 21, 1976Audience Recording by JEMS01. This is especially true during the instrumental break going into the last chorus. 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. See more. Chris Andrews (born Christopher Frederick Andrews in Romford on 15 October 1942) is an English-German singer-songwriter whose musical career started in the late 1950s. He said, I dont want to sit through this. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Moon lived a short and talented life that was fueled by famous friendships, alcoholism, and the drums. [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. "[101], Once, a hotel manager called Moon in his room and asked him to lower the volume on his cassette recorder because it made "too much noise." Rock Musician. He claims that, to ensure Harry listened to it, he told . Floor count. Six are enough to be fatal and Moon never regained consciousness. He became addicted to alcohol, particularly brandy and champagne, and acquired a reputation for decadence and dark humour; his nickname was "Moon the Loon". Back at their flat, in 12 Curzon Place, Mayfair, Moon told Annette he was hungry. "He'd play zig-zag. The Jam's single was released about a month after Moon's death. [107] During the band's recording sabbatical between 1976 and 1978, Moon gained a considerable amount of weight. "[126], From 1971 to 1975 Moon owned Tara, a home in Chertsey where he initially lived with his wife and daughter.
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