Moon was Neil Peart’s early hero. He was up front at a Who show whdn he was a teen, he wanted to be close to watch a moon, and got a triangle-shaped sliver of Moon’s cymbal from a destroyed kit, retrieved it, drilled a hole afterwards and fashioned it into a necklace medallion. Many years before Rush, he was in a teenage band called The Majority; do an image search- you can see him wearing Moon’s cymbal necklace in several publicity stills.

Roger Daltrey was the only person in this video to provide the most accurate commentary on Keith's drumming. Those that said he was "out of control" must not feel the music they are playing drums with. Keith was the perfect drummer for Pete's songs, just as Roger was the perfect vocalist to express the emotions provoked by the music. Sadly, Moon developed a reputation, albeit, well deserved, as an out of control wild man. My view, so many years of life later, is Keith may still be alive had he realized he was the perfect drummer for the who, and he was respected and admired for bringing the drums to the front of the stage as a lead instrument. Possibly my greatest inspiration as a young, teenage drummer.

@sludge8506

Жыл бұрын

The Who was going to have to replace him after Who Are You.

@artursandwich1974

Жыл бұрын

That's right. Even if he did improvise a lot live - there was nothing out of control in his drums. He just lived too much

@samisatlacc7736

Жыл бұрын

Did you know Keith also had ADD? Which would explain it all.

@NigelOrmsvik

Жыл бұрын

@@samisatlacc7736yes, Roger once said that they realise Keith had a form of autism, but they didn't know about such things then.

@joshuastevenson4476

Жыл бұрын

@@sludge8506 why

I met Keith in the 100 club Oxford Street London in 1964. A friend and I were watching The Pretty Things, and he came up to me and asked for a light, said he was with a Group called The High Numbers, and what did I think of Viv Prince, drummer for the Prettys. Viv was an outstanding drummer and I reckon he influenced Keith a lot as Keith's style was very similar, also, Viv was a total nutcase, so the two had a lot in common. Keith and I chatted for a bit then left, and it wasn't until I saw The Who as they became that I realised who I'd met. Keith was outstanding, unique and totally original, and The Who were and are the greatest Rock band of all time.

@richieboy6825

Жыл бұрын

Wow Nigel. What an amazing moment- listening to your story makes me feel like I just went on a time machine.

@NigelOrmsvik

Жыл бұрын

@@richieboy6825 thanks, I would love to have access to a Time Machine 😊👍

@pmoran7971

Жыл бұрын

Nigel there are very few bands where the influence of the drummer influences the direction and style of the band he plays in, this just does in happen in any genre, step up Keith Moon! I feel if Keith was in a super group the same result would apply I love many of the great bands in Rock but they do not come near to Moon's style as top of the range drummers, which they were in these bands! a total one off!

@pmoran7971

Жыл бұрын

Nigel you obviously know the story of how he became the Who's Drummer after watching them play! he just announced to Townsend on stage I am better than what you have got! and he was absolutely right!

@NigelOrmsvik

Жыл бұрын

@@pmoran7971 yes, the story is legend, I was fortunate enough to see The Who at The Isle of Wight in 1970, a fantastic performance with Keith on peak form, as Pete Townshend once noted, all the members played lead, and nobody could better Roger's vocals. Keith gave the band a unique backing which in my view enhanced Pete's genius work, and when he sadly departed the band, although replaced by some brilliant drummers, to me there was always something irreplaceable missing.

I'm 70 years old - saw them all numerous times. When it comes to the drums Keith wasn't best at anything, except the funnest guy to watch. He literally brought magic to the drums nobody else even came close to. His energy was like a rhythmically fun acid trip.

@yeti1002

Жыл бұрын

Watching this video , I believe he ( Keith Moon ) was on acid 24/7 . One of the greats of all time ... I'm happy that as someone preserved these films . It's priceless 😉

My favorite drummer ever Dearboy 😉❤️🔥

Moons drumming on the 14+ minute Live at Leeds, My Generation medley for me, is the standard by which all others are judged. 52 years later, still sounds as powerful as anything I've ever heard.

@kevinstimelsky673

Жыл бұрын

1000%

@O_Towne_Bear

Жыл бұрын

That whole medley is one of the most powerful live performances in the history of Rock.

@bencurti7693

Жыл бұрын

@@O_Towne_Bear Exactly...not only that, but it made me really appreciate Townshend as a guitarist, that you don't have to be a lead/shredder, to be a great guitarist....sometimes you just have to appreciate power chording, blended with an ingenius rythm section ala Entwistle and Moon. Will definitely stand the rest of time for generations to come!

@michaelorleans5396

Жыл бұрын

I wasn't the biggest Who fan in 1975 until my brother gave me a copy of Live At Leeds

@bencurti7693

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelorleans5396 Very first LP I ever bought as a 15 yo punk...$3.71....K-Mart.

I never get enough of Keith Moon stories.

One of my most prized possessions is a drumstick that came flying out of Keith Moon's hand when I saw them perform at Music Hall in Cincinnati on Aug. 27, 1967. Loved his drumming. Loved him.

@NigelOrmsvik

Жыл бұрын

Same happened to me at The Social Club in Shepherds Bush London 1965. They had just released "can't explain". Treasured the drumstick for years but lost it in a house move. Keith was totally unique, and very few came close.

@rothed16

Жыл бұрын

Penny.. nowadays people would probably sue if they got a drumstick flying at them lol

@davidperez5089

Жыл бұрын

Size please? Tip Style?

"Young Man's Blues" from Live at Leeds is the best example of Moon's drumming.

It's very difficult to take your eyes off Keith Moon behind the drums. His playing was so free and expressive,... Definitely my favorite rock drummer of all time.

@randomguyontheinternet7940

Жыл бұрын

Even as someone learning guitar and not the drums whenever I watch their live recordings I can never take my eyes off of Keith's drum set. He plays it like a main instrument and just goes so fucking bonkers at times.

@harrykadaras9459

Жыл бұрын

He was about pure expression and originality - like a jazz drummer

@johnnymossville

Жыл бұрын

@@harrykadaras9459 Buddy Rich was a fan of Keith Moon. he probably saw the jazz in Keith's drumming.

@questioneverything-rf3yf

Жыл бұрын

Its impossible. He's mesmerizing.

One of the Who's early recordings was 'I Can See For Miles'. I always loved the way Keith would restrain himself for a few seconds, then let rip. He did this continuously throughout the record, creating great tension. Love this recording.

The sound & tuning of the kit & the beautiful timing & excitement in his playing whilst Daltrey is talking about him - fabulous.

I saw the WHO with Moonie at the Pontiac SilverDome 80,000 fans and the world's largest indoor sound system. Moon wandered the stadium pre-show met a security guard and bought his rent-a-cop suit from him and wore it for the show. It was and still is the very best live large venue concert I've ever seen, including Led Zep, Floyd and the. rest, fantastic.

@philipchurchill6508

Жыл бұрын

Famous gig being on the film and all , great guitar sound he had that night [and only that night from what I have heard of the rest of the tour though cleveland sounded a little similar} , could not go as I was only 5 and lived in the uk

@bencurti7693

Жыл бұрын

Gary50, I was at that show as well! Still have the ticket stub...Dec. 6, 1975. What a day that was...we were buzzed up with vodka tonics and ganja....you're right, great show...I still have the Detroit Free Press write up of the show. Moonie was one of the most original drummers of them all!

@50gary

Жыл бұрын

@@bencurti7693 I was blown away by the sound system and stage presentation. I also thought Pete Townsend had bought the entire production run of Hiwatt amps for that concert. I still have my ticket stubs It was $8.00 funny to think of that now. Dec. 6, 1975 I was just 25.

@bencurti7693

Жыл бұрын

@@50gary I was 18, just started college at CMU.....4 of us in my friends Dads Cadillac.....we inbibed and played euchre until Toots and the Maytals came out. We were on the 20 yard line! I've been to a ton of concerts...many at Cobo, this was one of the top ones, the other, probably the Kiss show that became the 1st live LP

@johnnymossville

Жыл бұрын

@@50gary ever see the inside of a classic Hiwatt amp? It's literally a work of art, every wire is run as clean as possible. The guys who put them together were perfectionists,... Pete must have been attracted to that since he was one himself.

Moonie taught me how to play the drums, he was who I wanted to be, his drum playing was very lyrical ,I don't think he ever hit a wrong beat, listening to who's next album ,his use of double bass drums is amazing, it took me 27 years to figure it out what he was doing,he played with wanton abandon, I miss him , I remember the day the hour and where I was when the bad news that Keith had passed came over the radio , what a loss.

@1viridis

Жыл бұрын

Lyrical.....yes! That's the word I think of. He expressed his take on a song as if it came from his own heart, mind and soul, and I do believe he was Pete's muse.

He was a savant. Talent overshadowed by his personality and antics. Nobody can match him, before or since. Just like Jimi Hendrix on guitar, no one can replicate.

@samisatlacc7736

Жыл бұрын

Mate had ADD and played like it. A genius.

Moon and Entwistle were magic together. Together, they were greater than the sum of their parts.

He was so wild and fast yet intricate and spot on. Yes the guy was one of THE greats.

By the time of the recording of “Who Are You”, Moon was a meager shadow of his former self. I saw “The Who” live in 1969, 1970, 1971 and 1973. Moon was at the height of his drumming powers. For me he’s one of the greatest, most creative and innovative rock drummers ever. He literally created percussive tone paintings that perfectly complimented the music of “The Who”. His drumming on “Tommy”, “Live At Leeds” and “Who’s Next” is of the very highest order. The live performances of Keith Moon and Ginger Baker are the reasons that I started playing the drums in the late 1960s. Check out the live performance of “The Who” at The Tanglewood Music Festival on 7/7/1970. It was the last time The Who performed “Tommy” in its entirety in the US. I was there.! That performance is usually available on KZread. Moon’s drumming is absolutely on fire. It’s brilliant, creative, dazzling, elegant and powerful.

When I was a very young child, I heard "Pinball Wizard" and was SOLID HOOKED. I loved stories and I loved hard rock, and Tommy's story was so poignant and driving...I couldn't get enough. Too bad my exposure was limited to the radio!

My all time favorite off-beat drummers... Keith Moon, Bill Ward, and John Bonham.

Carlo Little is the only person to tell Keith Moon to go nuts, go wild and still be alive to describe what happened.

KEITH MOON WAS A MAGNIFICENT DRUMMER.A COMPLETE ORIGINAL WHO WAS SO GOOD AT WHAT HE DID AND ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE WHO WERE PERFECT FOR EACH OTHER.KEITH WAS SO MUCH FUN TO LISTEN TO AND TO WATCH. IT IS SO SAD THAT HE DIED TRAGICALLY BY ACCIDENT. I WISH THAT ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE WHO WERE STILL ALIVE TODAY , BLOWING AUDIENCES AWAY. IN SO MANY WAYS , THE BEST FUTURE WAS IN THE PAST.❤️🙏

I was lucky enough to see The Who twice with Moonie. I huge inspiration for me as a young drummer. As was Bonham, Baker, and Ringo and many more.So many great drummers then. I knew if I could play like them I’d be good.

@dantwomey4215

Жыл бұрын

That's right! Learn from the best. The best usually ended up at the top and on records. Nothing wrong with using them as "instructors".

Totally agree with Ringo. When I heard Zak playing with the Who, it sounded right [i.e. like the old Who] because of his drum style

His live footage is confusing because it doesn't seem to sync until you realize half the fills hes playing with his feet. ❤️

@cindyp1033

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Those double, triple, whatever they are kicks 😎 The old My Generation live video 🔥

Bill Ward did the same thing. 2 of my favorite drummers.

A lot of drummers slag off Moonie, but his drumming has brought me the highest crescendos of elation I've ever had listening to music. I've always thought that he was playing in total sympathy/synchrony to Pete Townshend. I will always love that mad lad.

Always loved Moon and started playing at age 68. Now a year into actually playing Daltry showing him improvising around the vocals and playing the fills straight blows me away. How'd he do that? Damn!

Keith Moon & John Bonham both FIRE 🔥 DRUMMERS 🥁

Keith was a one of a kind nobody can copy his genius his energy on the drums help to make THE WHO an amazing band one of the greatest bands live of all time their music will last forever with Keith a great part of it R.I.P. THE GREAT KEITH MOON @ JOHN ENTWISTLE HOPE YOU ARE PLAYING UP THERE MY FRIENDS BLESS YOU BOTH.

The Who were awesome and unique: they had a lead drummer, a lead bassist, a lead singer, and an amazing rhythm guitarist who wrote great songs. Awesome!

Zak Starkey is no slouch. It takes a lot of talent, love and balls to take The Who’s catalog on.

@davidormsby9439

Жыл бұрын

Well Zak was tutored by Moon. He was Zak's Godfather as a matter of fact.

@catherinechurko4041

Жыл бұрын

It's great that Zak was able to join up with The Who!

@robert.m4676

Жыл бұрын

That’s an absolute fact. I heard my first who songs somewhere around the age of 4 in 1970. Having been raised by a father who grew up loving Elvis and becoming a DJ playing American top 40 and having access to tons of albums he brought home all the time. I got to listen to all types of music. But my favorites were Elvis, The Who, The Doors, The Sweet, Jimi Hendrix, The Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin and The Beatles right off the bat. Those were my main bands and a couple years later Lynyrd Skynyrd. Certain things or players would stand out. Early on hearing the drumming from The Who just floored me. Oh and Buddy Rich was another of my dad’s favorites and I in turn loved him as well. While Keith Moon was no Buddy Rich he had flair like Buddy and the speed at which he played and changed as he played it was just incredible. Individually I loved Jim Morrison’s singing and his unique screams. I loved everything from Jimmy Page, same with Jeff Beck but Keith Moon still stuck out on every song I heard. When I finally got Who’s Next around the age of 7, I was in Heaven. Between The Albums Who’s next, The Doors first and last with Jim, and Zeppelin 2 and also Jimi Hendrix I must have played those albums thousands upon thousands of times. Other bands came and went. But The Who until around 1975 give or take we’re just untouchable in my book.

@revelationsoundstudio

Жыл бұрын

For Ringo to say The Who was his sons band is a dumb thing to say. It was not his band. He was the third drummer who played with the band. If you watch th3 1981 Toronto concert, Kenny Jones was brilliant. I much prefer halls drumming with rur Who over Zach. Kenny put in the Keith fills when necessary but he still but Kenny into the music. Listen to him play on The Quiet one or Tricky Day..just brilliant. Zach played more like a calmer Keith Moon. But his style is not unique like Kenny

@robert.m4676

Жыл бұрын

@@revelationsoundstudio what would you expect a proud father to say about his son?

I've been a Moon fan for over 40 years. The guy earned his nick name for sure which kind of surprized me noone in this video said it. Moon The Loon!!!! The greatest of all time!!!!!!! Thanks for the video. Was reall special.

@damotheman4196

Жыл бұрын

Mr. Portnoy did.

Keith Moon was a sui generi drummer, self proclaimed The Best (Keith Moon style) drummer in the world. He played around the lyrics, not around instruments. Insane fills, rhythm patterns fueled by dexterity, passion and being the best at what you do.

I saw some more of that interview with Alice Cooper, who said of Moon “If you could live with him, he was the greatest drummer in the world.” About sums it up, I’d say.

I started playing drums when I was seven years old (1961) and when the song I can see for miles came out in 1967, it blew me away! I got the record, and I played along to it constantly untill I had it down pat! Keith taught me how hit hard by doing that, and to this day I still remember how exciting it was to play along with that record! That is probably why, I can see for miles is my favorite Who song even though they have so many other great songs! It’s a personal thing I guess. 👍🥁👍

@pmoran7971

Жыл бұрын

Mike, I can see for Miles' and Baba O'Riley and Wont get fooled' will stand the test of time!

@mikec7176

Жыл бұрын

@@pmoran7971 I agree 100%!

@BritIronRebel

Жыл бұрын

Reading an interview with Pete Townshend, he said that when he wrote I Can See For Miles he got depressed thinking it was the best song he'd ever write and that he'd never be able to top it.

@mikec7176

Жыл бұрын

@@BritIronRebel Boy Pete was wrong about that wasnt he! Lol Not taking anything away from I can see for miles, that was the start of an amazing run of great songs to follow!👍

@BritIronRebel

Жыл бұрын

@@mikec7176 I was in a little band at the time as well. I remember when it hit the airwaves and I ran down to buy it. That song just blew my mind! It also depressed me....seeing how far away being a band of that calibre was to our measly quartet.

His early death was sad but sad too was the way his playing started to come apart the last five years of his life. He's a phenomenon on Live at Leeds and Who's Next.

@paulmichaelsmith3207

Жыл бұрын

You're right. Saw them many times, from their first US tour and small clubs to the stadiums. He was always a showman, first and foremost, early on he was a force of nature. As time went on his playing deteriorated greatly. Lifestyle, drugs, alcohol, whatever. They increasingly buried his playing in the mixes.

@Saxondog

Жыл бұрын

You forgot Quadrophenia...listen to The Real Me, The Rock and Drowned.

@carloscabrera7073

Жыл бұрын

Nope. Listen to some of the shows from '75 and '76. The roadies had to literally nail down his kit to the stage so he wouldn't take off into outer space. GOAT

The Behind Blue Eyes vocal and drum part shows how good he was. Every snare hit is the same and the fills are clean.

I saw them in 76, brilliant drummer, my favorite,love the guy- Thanks

Phil Collins with the Who would have been Epic!!

The way I like to think of this brilliant lunatic was that he blurred the distinction between playing time and playing fills and did so in a way that enhanced the musical piece. Unique and groundbreaking stuff. He still remains my favorite drummer.

A bigger personality in rock, there was none. A more strategically dynamic drummer? None other than Keith Moon. And the fact that his personality off the stage was larger than life was just the icing on the cake...

Saw them a number of times in Atlanta. It was like watching 3 guys play lead instruments while Roger added the vocals. A truly unique group of any era.

⚡️Not to be taken away⚡️

Seen pretty much everybody worth seeing except The Beatles and Hendrix. For just tight, high energy RnR nobody's close to The Who in their prime.

@pinkled4429

Жыл бұрын

Did you see Zeppelin, Sabbath, Floyd, Rush?

@discernment8963

Жыл бұрын

@@pinkled4429 Yup

@robertolesen5782

Жыл бұрын

Same here, plus I saw Hendrix too and the Who were certainly the most entertaining of the line up, imho. I mean, everywhere you looked there was insane action, Roger using his mike cord like a lasso or bullwhip, Pete doing a successful audition for a circus acrobat while simultaneously laying down incredible guitar lines, Keith...well, we covered him a lot already but I'll just say that if a tornado could play drums...

I'm a big Keith Moon fan from The Who's earliest days. He was obviously a "Loonie." He would have fit right in with Monty Python if they were musicians. His work on "A Quick One While He's Away" never fails to blow my mind, and I've listened to it dozens of times. A powerful presence in a powerful band. His flame burned bright, then suddenly was gone. RIP.

@soarornor

Жыл бұрын

I love that album. That and “Sell Out” are my faves.

@alkholos

Жыл бұрын

@@soarornor You must be a very old dude, like me! Few remember "Sell Out."

@soarornor

Жыл бұрын

@@alkholos Yup. Genuine old dude,…..🐯✨🐇 That’s a great album.

Chad Smith absolutely nails it here….Moons ‘force of nature ‘ style and intensity.

My wife and I saw the Who twice. First with Keith at the Silver Dome, Pontiac Michigan and the second time with Kenny. It was still a great show, but somehow a tad laid back. One of my favorite Keith Moon performances is My Generation medley from Live at Leeds.

Todd Sucherman is such a great drummer and a heck of a nice guy too.

I have a sweet Premier set thanks to Mr. Moon!!!

For me, his best tune is Christmas on the Tommy album. He really had control, but is really hard to follow.

Strange that some question his technical ability ...oh well, hendrix had the same criticisms...Keith moon was just brilliant. The who were just amazing.4 dudes at the top of their game....thank god I had them to listen to growing up

Best Drummer ever & ever!

Definitely one of my favorite drummers! Watching him play was like witnessing a hurricane!

My VERY 1️⃣st rock concert was The Who & Keith Moon, 1976. It was the equivalent of going to the Super Bowl for your first football game. No band ever touched that group live, in the history of rock, PERIOD! During their prime, they were at the forefront of so many stylistic sub-genres, ever evolving with the most uniquely diverse & talented, foursome unimaginable⁉️ 🇨🇦

He was also very cool with fans. Met him and John Entwhistle at JFK back in 71 late one night when they were flying back to London. He was the ultimate rock star indeed.

If Keith was still alive today, I'm sure he would have lit up social media after Neil Peart's passing.

I can remember an interview with with John Entwistle where he said that with the rest of the band creating mayhem he decided it was best to stand still and just play. The wool and knitting needles analogy from Roger is very apt...but at the end of the day he was there. It also reminds me of the relationship with Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell for Jimi Hendrix, which I don't feel was ever quite reached when Billy Cox took over bass duties

One thing that gets overlooked, is how good Keith's meter was in the midst of chaotic fills. Roger Daltry playing that isolated track on the laptop is a good example.

@davidperez5089

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Also the fact that he didn't really play the HH like other drummers. Open/closing; frequency of use...he was definitely a Ride guy! RIP- blessed drummer.

This was awesome!

Happy jack at Woodstock..!Amazing drumming!!

People need to listen to Kenny Jones on It's Hard. Took me 30 years to realize his drumming was brilliant, but overshadowed by him replacing Keith.

I saw the Who at Hammersmith Odeon. After 5 songs Moon and Townshend got into an argument with Pete accusing Moon of being disrespectful to the audience. It got really heated, the journalists were sharpening their pens, could this be the demise of The Who? Eventually Pete had enough and launched himself over Keith's drum kit to grab him by the throat but magically Keith flew 20ft into the air and exited stage right in a kind of Tinkerbell pose. It was a complete set-up to fool the journos. Moon had been wearing this wire and harness all through the gig just for that magic moment! A genuine nutter.

Got to see him at day on the green SF in the 70's got right up front. And of course he did the solo. I was 18😂😂

I'm lucky to be old enough to have seen Moon play 1/2 dozen times. In their prime The Who were the best live act out there & Keith was their engine. And virtually unique among rock drummers he hated hi-hats.

Wow Ginger Baker. It takes balls to say what he said about two of the biggest media darlings.

@questioneverything-rf3yf

11 ай бұрын

Grumpy ol fart sounds jealous to me...

Keith was genius and had no fear. I understand that he got the Who job at a local club in England. He was in the audience and shouted out to the band, "I can play drums better than that guy.. so Pete invited him to show them and he did. He got the gig !

Highly appreciated!

I have been a Who fan since the age of 7. My favourite Moon drum track: "I can see for miles". I drum in a covers band, we are called Cool Rain. We play "Substitute" and "Pinball Wizard". It's so hard to play like Keith, his drumming style is somehow so tight but tumbling over itself all at once. Daunting! But, like him I play these songs differently every time. Channeling Keith Moon is a hell of a thing to do, even for only 3 minutes...

Carlo Little's drums sound great.

Keith Moon is a monster on the drums very powerful.

Great video, in August of 1967, on his 21st bday, he drove a limo through the front lobby of the Holiday Inn in Flint, Mi. where I was raised, I was only 15 months old when he did that, but I heard all the stories!!

We've all known people like Moon, and we were all terrified and just wanted to get the hell away from them as soon as possible. But some of us have known a Moon that we're stuck with, but we felt the same way. it's like hanging out with a loaded gun and you're just hoping it doesn't point at you today. That was my friend in middle/high school Kyle. He was my best friend, but I was also terrified of him, because he was f'ing crazy.

Listen to I Can See For Miles to get a real feel for Keith Moons personality.

I think the drums on Tommy are amazing alcohol hadn’t taken a toll on his ability he does some things on the drums I’ve never heard so creative never heard of anyone like him till this day I’ve read two books on The Who I know all the stories he was trying to sober up because the band meant more to him than alcohol he was working out with Roger but he took to many of the pills that curb your alcoholism and tragically passed away

@BobbysArchive

Жыл бұрын

The drums on the studio Tommy are subdued compared to the 69-70 live versions, which are almost proto-metal. In terms of studio Kieth’s speed and power was best captured on Quadrophenia.

@keithschofield1158

Жыл бұрын

@@BobbysArchive he lost some speed and dexterity between 68 and 73 his heavy drinking and playing with a buzz for those 4 years made a difference we have no idea what it is to drink that much

@BobbysArchive

Жыл бұрын

@@keithschofield1158 I wouldn’t say he lost his dexterity until 75-76 with his massive drum sets and only practicing on tour. I think of it as the drinking went on 69 and after he had more iffy-bad nights than good ones. Kieth is just funny, at Isle of Wight 1969 he broke his foot falling down the stairs the day before and played the show phenomenally, while at Isle of Wight 1970 he was really drunk and tired and it was a pretty sloppy show compared to Leeds or Hull

Every drummer had something by good to say about Moon except of course Ginger Baker who took the opportunity to praise well Ginger Baker.

@jeffk2278

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, Baker certainly seems to think very highly of himself.

@scorchwhammin

3 күн бұрын

Ginger Baker is a legend in his own mind…what a douche…not respect for him

Yep the only drummer in rock music who actually drummed the backing vocals. Used a few simple tricks but combined them beautifully, did it with astounding imagination and unsurpassed energy.

Chad Smith’s section cracked me up. He does an early 60’s cheese dolor and got right into a full on Moon. Brilliant and funny at the same time

Brillant !!!! For me, the best of all, maybe not technically, but in the complete package.

Keith Moon was the epitome of someone being inspired

🌊🌊🇬🇧🇬🇧fantastic video thank you so much🇬🇧🇬🇧🌊🌊🌊.

FOR Phil Collins or anyone to replace HIM would have taken a Lot of Balls

@halcyon289

Жыл бұрын

Phil at that time, was incredible. Could he have taken over and filled that drum throne ? Most definitely ...........imho

I see this argument all the time, and it's so true that people for the most part just don't get it. Bonzo and Peart were great technical drummers, Moonie was a savant. Sucherman put it brilliantly in that Moonie never played the same piece the same way twice. It was an art to him that he put his own stamp on. He was perfect for The Who. He would have been a disaster for Zeppelin (Page tried to woo him) or the Stones. It's because Pete just went with it and let Moon do what he did best. Same with Entwistle. That's not to say Watts and Ringo weren't great drummers, they were for the Stones and the Beatles, but Moonie would have not gelled with that. Pete said back in the 90s that they had to bring in more pieces to fill the spaces that Moon (and now Entwistle) filled. I just saw Pete and Roger the other night backed by a full orchestra, and it was incredible, but that gives even more appreciation for Moon and Entwistle. They have Zack Starkey playing and he's great but still doesn't fill in the spaces like Moonie did. No one ever will. Long Live Rock

Ringo's right about Zak giving The Who the kick they needed.

@johnnymossville

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Zak really understands Keith's magic behind drums and tries to bring it to the band. I totally agree with you and Ringo.

@vinceventresca6763

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Zak was phenomenal that first time out with The Who doing Quadrophenia in 1996-97. However, when I saw him with The Who 7/7/00 in Camden, NJ, I was blown away. I thought, “Holy Crap!! Zak seems to be CHANNELING Keith Moon”. It was unbelievable!! Zak is perfect for The Who.

My friend had seen The Who when they opened for Herman's Hermits. I got to see The Who some years later, though.

So good Keith, lived one life. Rock N Roll. Your music wiil live forever.

Meet the new...WHO won't get fooled...que the windmill, Pete💥😝

Will always be my favorite drummer❤❤ He is genius. The who was great

Keith "Baby ⚡ Thunder" Moon...My All-Time favorite 🥁er!

Until you try to play guitar along with Keith, you won't get it. When you lock in with him it's magical.

Absolutely, "Life is Art"

Uhhh Ginger Baker hated Keith Moons playing and your clip proves it, might want to amend the list.

@p47paul

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Ginger hates everyone

@p47paul

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but he certainly is a huge fan of himself. Pity he was like that.

@kennytesta9312

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@@p47paul I agree

@josephbuckley5961

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Ginger was a great drummer but a massive knob head

@surfbuddha4667

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Ginger loved Moonie thou

Awesome

Best fucking rock drummer that ever was! Hands down. No one had his style or personality before or since in this genre.

Keith Moon was an influence to John Bonham

After I saw The Who on Shindig when I was 9, I had to try to be as good a drummer as Keith Moon. Listen to his drumming on Amazing Journey, Bargain, Bellboy, Substitute, etc. No-one has or ever will be that incredible.

@robertolesen5782

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Shindig, now there's a real After School Special for those sitting at the cool kid's table.

My 2 cents. I saw The WHO with Keith Moon 12 times 1967/75. IMHO " Dogs Part 2" is the song to listen to ( the B side of Pinball Wizard). If you want to play like Moon listen to Surf music, Beach Boys , Jan + Dean , Instrumentals. And play by emotion during the song. Best Wishes.

Great video! KM was one of a kind in everything he did. I still enjoy his music and appreciate his contributions even more as I age. RIP (probably not 😂) KM

Mike Portnoy talks like he remembers when the Who and the Beatles first came out...the dude is younger than me, and born in 1966, I certainly was too young when they first came out. I didn't hear the Who until 1973 whe I was 7, being mesmerized by the guitar in Pinball Wizard

thank you