"[32] In the opinion of Atkins, early recordings of Moon's drumming sound tinny and disorganised;[34] it was not until the recording of Who's Next, with Glyn Johns' no-nonsense production techniques and the need to keep time to a synthesizer track, that he began developing more discipline in the studio. [41] At the end of "Happy Jack", Townshend can be heard saying "I saw ya!" On September 7, 1978, Keith Moon died at the age of 32 in a flat he was renting from Henry Nillson in Mayfair, London. [53] In 1973 Premier's marketing manager, Eddie Haynes, began consulting Moon about specific requirements. Starting in February at Disney California Adventure park, Moon Girl is making her debut at Hollywood Land! [109], During the opening date of the band's March 1976 US tour at the Boston Garden, Moon passed out over his drum kit after two numbers and the show was rescheduled. According to Lewis, Moon was drunk by the time the band went onstage at Atwood Stadium. [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. 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. And it was this version of Keith Moon that led to his untimely death on September 7 1978. He was, they insist, trying to get better. 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. [72] Rolling Stone's John Hoegel appreciated Entwistle's decision not to let Moon drum, saying that it distanced his album from the familiar sound of the Who. Speaking of both Nilsson and Moon, Lennon said: "I think Harry might still be trying, poor bugger. He left school at age fourteen, around Easter in 1961. "[140] In 1974, Moon struck up a friendship with actor Oliver Reed while working on the film version of Tommy. "[173], Several rock drummers, including Neil Peart[174] have cited Moon as an influence. "He had no idea how to be a father", Kim said. In 2016, the same magazine ranked him No. Close. [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. One of the things we'd do was wait to see what Keith Moon was going to wear . Producers on the movie are Sinclair, Oliver Veysey and Jeanne Elfant . Keith Moon was more than just rock's greatest drummer, he was a phenomenal character and an extravagant hell raiser who - in a final, uncharacteristic act of grace - actually did die before he got old. Q Magazine called the book "horrific and terrific reading", and Record Collector said it was "one of rock's great biographies. "He was too much of a child himself. The real Keith Moon was a son, a brother, a father and an insecure man. 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. Keith John Moon was born to Alfred Charles (Alf) and Kathleen Winifred (Kit) Moon[2][5] on 23 August 1946 at Central Middlesex Hospital in northwest London, and grew up in Wembley, in the UK. After an investigation, the coroner ruled Boland's death an accident; Moon, having been charged with a number of offences, received an absolute discharge. BA1 1UA. [82] Moon's last film appearance was in 1978's Sextette.[83]. "John [Entwistle] and I used to have fights it wasn't very serious, it was more of an emotional spur-of-the moment thing. Of the thirty-two Heminevrin tablets he found in Moon's stomach, twenty-six were undissolved. 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. Moon grew up in Alperton, a suburb of Wembley, in Middlesex, United Kingdom, and took up the drums during the early 1960s.After playing with a local band, the Beachcombers, he joined the Who in . [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. "The general perception of Keith Moon as a drummer is that he was . "[180], "God bless his beautiful heart" Ozzy Osbourne told Sounds a month after the drummer's death. Townshend disagreed, assuring him that "lightning wouldn't strike the same place twice". Or why not treat yourself? God bless you, Harry, wherever you are but, Jesus, you know, I had . A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. The next evening Moon systematically destroyed everything in his hotel room, cut himself doing so and passed out. The band stopped playing, and a group of roadies carried Moon offstage. [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. Heminevrin quelled the craving for alcohol, but sometimes left users in a docile and forgetful state. Moon's lifestyle began to undermine his health and reliability. "My Generation," released late in the previous year, shot to No. We tell stories with heart, humor, and authenticity to celebrate American life. [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. It was Professor Keith Simpson, as it was with Cass Elliot, who performed the post mortem. It's a wonder he didn't come round and personally flatten the diminutive drummer. Close. We were trying to kill ourselves.". [11], Moon took lessons from one of the loudest contemporary drummers, Screaming Lord Sutch's Carlo Little, at 10 shillings per lesson. He was the drummer for the seminal and influential English rock band The Who. Unfortunately for Keith these ended up being his last words. Daltrey affectionately put the world to rights about Moon's importance to The Who in a conversation with this writer in 2016. The proposal never happened. [65] Later that year, during their appearance on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, he bribed a stagehand to load gunpowder into one of his bass drums; the stagehand used about ten times the standard amount. 1. [177][178] Jazz drummer Elvin Jones praised Moon's work during "Underture", as integral to the song's effect. [54] His first Premier kit was in red sparkle and featured two high toms. When The Who featured as guests on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour in September 1967, the band was asked by the hosts in advance to destroy their instruments. A furious Holiday Inn management presented the groups with a bill for $24,000, which was reportedly settled by Herman's Hermits tour manager Edd McCann. The press party for the release of the Who's Next album was held at Tara. "[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. Includes automatic download of 24bit files in any or all formats of Your choice: WAV, FLAC, ALAC TIL that Keith Moon, the drummer for The Who, asked his then-girlfriend, Walter-Lax, to cook him steak and eggs. But Annette hadnt realised quite how many pills he was taking. [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. Van der Valk Miss Scarlet & The Duke Antiques Roadshow PBS Newshour Finding Your Roots [133] Butler agrees; despite his relationship with Annette Walter-Lax, he believes that Kim was the only woman Moon loved. [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. I was working during the day, selling plaster. I'd bring in 'My Generation'. [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". If you want to come, we'll pick you up in the van.' Pseudos / Orthographe alternative: Busbee [US], Michael James Ryan Busbee, Mike Busbee [12] Moon's early style was influenced by jazz, American surf music and rhythm and blues, exemplified by noted Los Angeles studio drummer Hal Blaine. [116] Daltrey later denied threatening to fire him, but said that by this time Moon was out of control. 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. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Keith Moon: Classic Images of the Iconic Drummer. It was less helpful for his cocaine habit. 1 on its list of "50 Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Drummers",[171] and he was ranked No. NB Down by Law: Last of the Sharpshooters Dream Theater: Awake.NB Dreamtheater: Images and words.NB Dreamtheater: systematic chaos with bonus cd.NB Dropkick Murphys: Do or Die. 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. The untimely loss of Keith Moon, one of the world's most skilled drummers, still hits rock music fans hard every so often. 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. The last photo of Keith Moon As last words go, they are pretty hard to beat. Bath [156] Moon was cremated on 13 September 1978 at Golders Green Crematorium in London, and his ashes were scattered in its Gardens of Remembrance. The Who frontman Roger Daltrey said of Moon (via GQ), "Keith lived his entire life as a fantasy.He was the funniest man I've ever known, but he was also the saddest." Indeed, for (at least) his whole adult life, it seemed like Moon was trying to hide his real self, doing all . [32] "He wouldn't play across his kit", he later added. 1968~. 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 had been dead for some time, but was officially pronounced dead at 5:50pm at Middlesex Hospital. [27], Moon was particularly fond of touring, since it was his only chance to regularly socialise with his bandmates, and was generally restless and bored when not playing live. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, [146], In mid-1978, Moon moved into Flat 12, 9 Curzon Place (later Curzon Square), Shepherd Market, Mayfair, London, renting from Harry Nilsson. Moon was the bad boy of rock & roll, the most manic member of an aggressive and fabulously successful band, a full-throttle . 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. He was fascinated with blowing up toilets with cherry bombs or dynamite, and destroying television sets. The last straw was when Keith Moon came into Drum City with a snare case and stole a full case . 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. Sisters Tammy Slaton Says She Was Speechless After Caleb Willinghams Proposal, CNNs Kasie Hunt Gives Birth to Second Baby in Bathroom After 13-Minute Sudden Labor, Pregnant Kaley Cuoco Shares Sweet Selfies with Tom Pelphrey, Waiting For Baby Girl. And Im gonna get married again.. My Wife04. Who will remember Joe Bloggs who got killed in a car crash? 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. . This is especially true during the instrumental break going into the last chorus. 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. Moon Girl aka,13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette comes to the park just as the brand new animated series, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, debuts on February 10 on Disney Channel and February 15 on . [20] During his time in the group Moon incorporated theatrical tricks into his act, including "shooting" the group's lead singer with a starter pistol. In the days leading up to his death, Moon cut back on the booze. 'The quantity was enormous,' Professor Simpson wrote down, 'and constituted a vast overdose.'. A partial lunar eclipse happens when only part of Earth's shadow covers the Moon. Keith Moon was an English drummer who had a net worth equal to $10 million at the time of his death in 1978. Article. [100] "All that porcelain flying through the air was quite unforgettable," Moon remembered. On That'll Be the Day it was social drinking. In 1979, just one year after losing Moon, the group was thrust into an unwanted . He was in a bad mood and they argued, but Annette cooked him some more lamb. 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). Recorded on August 14th, 1975. [151] Max Glatt, an authority on alcoholism, wrote in The Sunday Times that Moon should never have been given the drug. With a focus on news, media, and humor, we are a RARE voice in todays media landscape. The life and times of Keith Moon, the imperious drummer in The Who, is one marred in tragic lows and buoyed by ecstatic highs. According to biographer Tony Fletcher, Moons elementary school music teacher noted that the boy had great ability but must guard against a tendency to show off. That performative streak would come to define the young rock drummer. Moon the Loons aptitude for music was clear during his Wembley childhood as were his more troubling tendencies. 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. These were his last words. During the 1973 Quadrophenia tour, at the Who's debut US date at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California, Moon ingested a mixture of tranquillisers and brandy. Moon suffered a number of setbacks during the 1970s, most notably the accidental death of chauffeur Neil Boland and the breakdown of his marriage. 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. "Thomas Jefferson survives." What Adams didn't know was that Jefferson had actually passed away several hours earlier. The Who had reconvened . [66] During the finale of "My Generation", he set off the charge. When the audience demanded he do it again, Moon kicked over his drum kit. Watch the full interview. [60] Subsequent live sets culminated in what the band later described as "auto-destructive art", in which band members (particularly Moon and Townshend) elaborately destroyed their equipment. Keith John Moon was an English drummer who played with the English rock band the Who. Blues singer Bessie Smith died saying, "I'm going . In his memoir, Who Am I?, Pete Townshend writes that he was terrified that Keith wouldnt be able to hide his deteriorating condition.. At the hotel he ran back to his room, grabbed the television and threw it out of the window into the swimming pool below. Annette rang Dr Dymond, who called an ambulance. : 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. Banger O'Riley. We'd go home and he'd start a fight with me. from $36.16 2 Used from $36.16. Edgy! Upon returning, he asked the manager to stay for a moment, as he wanted to explain something. After the party, Moon and Annette attended the midnight premiere of The Buddy Holly Story at the Odeon, Leicester Square. Keith with Annette on the night he died. [129] The Moons entertained extravagantly at home, and owned a number of cars. He felt very restless and didn't know what to do now.On the one hand, Nathania also felt the same anxiety. Idiotic in other respects". Moon attended Alperton Secondary Modern School after failing his eleven plus exam, which precluded his attending a grammar school. [15] He also enjoyed singing, with a particular interest in Motown. The intensity of the explosion singed Townshend's hair and embedded a piece of cymbal in Moon's arm. Mark Blake is the author of Pretend Youre In A War: The Who and the Sixties (opens in new tab). Six are enough to be fatal and Moon never regained consciousness. A long-gestating biopic about The Who drummer Keith Moon will begin filming this summer after 20 years. [13] Moon also admired Elvis Presley's original drummer DJ Fontana, the Shadows' original drummer Tony Meehan[14] and the Pretty Things' Viv Prince. [111] Marsh suggested that at this point Daltrey and Entwistle seriously considered firing Moon, but decided that doing so would make his life worse. If they have a round table, some glasses and candles, we might contact him. 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. 6. A month before his death, The Who released their then . 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". Stay up to date with in depth music reviews, exclusive interviews and widespread coverage of whats happening from your favourite music genre. Keith Moons passionate, self-destructive legacy not only endures in rock music but haunts the classic rock band which still performs to this day. Keith Moon played his final tour date with the Who on Oct. 21, 1976, at the Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. Squ. Back at the hotel a mle erupted; fire extinguishers were set off, guests (and objects) thrown into the swimming pool and a piano reportedly destroyed. "[78], Nevertheless, the drummer landed several acting roles. Lets go.. [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 . In addition to his talent as a drummer, Moon developed a reputation for smashing his kit on stage and destroying hotel rooms on tour. "[169] Holly George-Warren, editor and author of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: The First 25 Years, said: "With the death of Keith Moon in 1978, rock arguably lost its single greatest drummer. I've got no real aspirations to be a great drummer. He us the author of Pigs Might Fly: The Inside Story of Pink Floyd, Is This the Real Life: The Untold Story of Queen, Magnifico! "[29] These antics earned him the nickname "Moon the Loon".[30]. Technical details. How Many Murdaugh Murder Documentaries Are There and Where Can You Watch Them? [92] McLagan commented that Moon "couldn't handle it. NB Down: III. Pub patrons had begun to attack his Bentley; Moon, drunk, began driving to escape them and hit Boland. At the age of 12, he had joined the Sea Cadet Corp and was given his first musical instrument, the bugle. (Moons 21st birthday party at a Flint, Michigan Holiday Inn has gone down in history as a particularly egregious display of rock n roll machismo that included a car submerged in the swimming pool, food fights, a police standoff, and a $23,000 bill.) THOMAS JEFFERSON. Posted by 10 years ago. Daltrey, Townshend, Robin Gibb and Moon's mother Kit were present at the ceremony. [151], By September 1978 Moon was having difficulty playing the drums, according to roadie Dave "Cy" Langston. [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. Keith Moon is one of the most outrageous rock'n'roll performers in the world. 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. [57] This kit was not used at the Who's performance at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival. The second concert was much cleaner, filmed on multiple cameras in front of a small audience. 19: 'So Sad About Us'. [160] Keyboardist John "Rabbit" Bundrick, who had rehearsed with Moon earlier in the year,[115] joined the live band as an unofficial member. Moon did not play drums on the album; Jerry Shirley did, with Moon providing percussion. [125] The marriage (and child) were kept secret from the press until May 1968. And Roger, who was the spokesman then, said: 'What are you doing next Monday?' Speaking to The Guardian, Christopher Frayling said they "decided that bad behaviour and overdosing on various substances wasn't a sufficient qualification." [35], Unlike contemporary rock drummers such as Ginger Baker and John Bonham, Moon hated drum solos and refused to play them in concert. [145], Those close to Moon said that he was haunted by Boland's death for the rest of his life. He explained that the group had totally lost their way: "Harry Nilsson, Bobby Keyes, Keith Moon. When you've got money and you do the kind of things I get up to, people laugh and say that you're eccentric, which is a polite way of saying you're fucking mad. No one. He'd move his arms forward like a skier. Slowly too we realized that his fluid style . However, stands and foot pedals were frequently replaced; the drummer "would go through them like a knife through butter". The Who's drummer, Keith Moon, was at the height of his career and fame in 1970, the same year his name was plastered all over the news for reasons other than his band's massive success or his typical rockstar antics. Open verdict. It was later revealed Moon had 26 undissolved Heminevrin tablets still in his stomach when he died. [98], Entwistle recalled being close to Moon on tour and both were often involved in blowing up toilets. His mother bought him a drum kit when he was 14 and it was soon apparent that he . Keith Moon's Death Remembered. According to Fletcher, Moon's toilet pyrotechnics began in 1965 when he purchased a case of 500 cherry bombs. 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. "[103], The drummer immediately began drinking upon his arrival in Flint. Related articles John Lennon letter to Keith Moon and Harry Nilsson fetches 53,000 [52], Moon played a four- and later a five-piece drum kit during his early career. [91] These acts, often fuelled by drugs and alcohol, were Moon's way of demonstrating his eccentricity; he enjoyed shocking the public with them. Like a train ride you couldn't stop. 2 on the 2011 Rolling Stone "Best Drummers of All Time" readers' poll. In the video for Wont Get Fooled Again (linked above), the triple split-screen details energetic displays by guitarist Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey at the mic, and bassist John Entwistle. [53] In recognition of his loyalty to the company, Premier reissued the kit in 2006 as the "Spirit of Lily". An addled Keith Moon f***ing with his kid was beyond forgiveness. Keith Moon. We tell stories with heart, humor, and authenticity to celebrate American life. At the end of the song, the drums go nuts. Paperback. Known as "Moon the Loon", he was known for being addicted to drugs and alcohol during his whole career . Demolished. It was a powerful sedative prescribed to him by Harley Street physician, Dr Geoffrey Dymond. The late '70s proved a double whammy for the "Let My Love Open the Door" singer and his surviving bandmates. 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. For many close to Keith, his death came as more of a shock because they knew hed cut back on the excessive behaviour. [37], Moon also aspired to sing lead vocal on some songs. "[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). [108] Moon passed out again during "Magic Bus", and was again removed from the stage. The setting for "Tommy's Holiday Camp" (from Tommy) was credited to Moon;[49] the song was primarily written by Townshend and, although there is a misconception that Moon sings on it, the album version is Townshend's demo. He was offered the job on the spot and immediately began drumming for The Who. Moon's drumming continues to be praised by critics and musicians. Featured Specials and Programs. [153], Curbishley phoned the flat at around 5:00p.m. looking for Moon, and Dymond gave him the news. As the genius drummer for The Who, wild-man Moon is a non-. Their debut album, My Generation, showcased the unique style of Moons drumming: full of tom-toms, crashing cymbals, and surf music influence. Moons closest friend in the group then broke down in tears. The chaos ended only when police arrived with guns drawn.[104]. In an interview with Guitar World magazine, he recalled that the drummer "taught me how to break things. . Moon occasionally collaborated with other musicians and later appeared in films, but considered playing in the Who his primary occupation, and remained a member of the band until his death. [98] Entwistle later said, "He decided that if it was a publicised fact that it was his 21st birthday, he would be able to drink. The phrase "Dear Boy" became a catchphrase of Moon's when, influenced by Kit Lambert, he began affecting a pompous English accent. But his wild exterior distracted from a slate of intense addiction issues. Someone somewhere will say, 'Remember Keith Moon?' . The last time I was in town was the first time I'd ever visited Los Angeles on anything other than business. "[36] On 23 June 1977, he made a guest appearance at a Led Zeppelin concert in Los Angeles. He claims that, to ensure Harry listened to it, he told . 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. "[143] Townshend agreed, saying that by 1975 Butler had "no influence over him whatsoever. Few drummers have been better at creating moments of tension and suspense than Keith Moon. In response the drummer asked him up to his room, excused himself to go to the bathroom, put a lit stick of dynamite in the toilet and shut the bathroom door. Moons final performance with the band took place on May 25, 1978, just months before the musicians premature death at the age of 32. Perhaps he paused to register the publicity it . Back at their flat, in 12 Curzon Place, Mayfair, Moon told Annette he was hungry. [96] David Puttnam recalled, "The drinking went from being a joke to being a problem. But The Kids Are Alright director Jeff Stein insisted they try again, this time at Shepperton Studios. Tony Fletcher wrote that "no toilet in a hotel or changing room was safe" until Moon had exhausted his supply of explosives. "Drinking suited the group a lot better. For a short while, Daltrey's puch seemed to knock some sense into Moon. 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. Mikey Dolenz tells a story about bringing Badfinger's "Without You" to the attention of Nilsson. [58], While Moon generally said he was only interested in working with the Who,[31] he participated in outside musical projects. His work has appeared in The Times and The Daily Telegraph, and the magazines Q, Mojo, Classic Rock, Music Week and Prog. Moon (or Entwistle) remarked that a particular suggestion had gone down like a "lead zeppelin" (a play on "lead balloon"). Right there and then I knew something was wrong. Next article These maps show how the world would look if the ice melted; [136], Moon enjoyed being the life of the party. During the Who's early days he began taking amphetamines,[85] and in a NME interview said his favourite food was "French Blues". Moon filled in for Peel in 1973's "A Touch of the Moon", a series of four programmes produced by John Walters. He was named as hyperactive as a boy, with a restless imagination and a particular fondness for The Goon Show and music. September 6, 1978.