The life and death of a rock legend by tony fletcher. The amazing rock n roll life of the late keith moon. These antics earned him the nickname moon the loon. He hit them nice and hard, and tuned the bigger tomtoms low. Dougal butler is a very funny writer, writing about an extremely funny man. See more ideas about keith moon, rock and roll and moon. Keith moonstyle drumming is a lucky combination of the artful and the artless. The story is also related in a more animated fashion in dougal butlers classic memoir moon the loon. Study the trademark songs, grooves, solos, and techniques of the madman drum god, keith moon. From a small flat in highgate to tara house, beverley hills, bel air, malibu and back to a flat again. As i paged through the book, i was trying to recall why i had started but didnt finish reading it when i bought it in the mid 80s. Saturday 25 january 2020 the cellar, finborough arms 118 finborough road, kensington, london sw10 9ed. Available from amazon faber finds full moon you couldnt make this up.
There is a benevolence about him, however, in that his attitude is one of a 6yearold who has cultivated a complete block against growth and maturity. Youll learn everything you need to know about moons groundbreaking drumming. Keith john moon was born to alfred charles alf and kathleen winifred kit moon on 23 august 1946 at central middlesex hospital in northwest london, and grew up in wembley. We look back at 10 of the who drummer keith moons most insane and notorious pranks. Moon the loon was then arrested, while the band received an immediate lifetime ban from all holiday inn properties. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. The amazing rock and roll life of keith moon by dougal butler and chris trengove and peter lawrence and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. As a who fan who saw the band in berlin, germany in 1970 and 1972, this look into moon the loon was a mustread for me. Dec 19, 2008 the who remember legendary and infamous crazyman drummer, keith moon. Perhaps it was the sudden success, upon joining the who, when he was only eighteen although plenty of others of the same era were as young, or younger, and survived just fine, but keith was so eager to please and make everyone laugh that he eventually became the character moon the loon that he was portrayed as in the media. This comprehensive book and audio teaching method provides detailed analysis of moon the loon s kit, style, songs, grooves, fills, solos, and much more.
A biography of keith moon written by dougal butler, keiths long suffering personal assistant. On the left is the original uk version, on the right is the us version. Tony fletcher wrote this book and he thoroughly researched keith and he had been a fan since his teenage years. In 2016 keiths life was celebrated in the book there is no substitute, a tribute to keith moon, in which fellow drummers, musical allies, friends and fans assess keiths impact on rock and lasting legacy.
Keith moons daughter talks about growing up with the who legend growing up as the child of wild man of rock and drummer with the who, keith moon, wasnt easy but his. The who remember legendary and infamous crazyman drummer, keith moon. Aug 31, 2015 mix keith moon drum solo 1974 youtube. This blog is about the greatest drummer in rock history. In part 2 of our interview with mandy moon, she says she hopes a new book about her dad is seen as a celebration of keith moon the human, not moon the loon.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He courted the press and became notorious as moon the loon, the. The book, with an introduction by pete townshend, was authorised by his estate. More specifically, this blog is about a book detailing the drug and drink fueled antics of keith the loon moon. Jul 28, 2014 perhaps it was the sudden success, upon joining the who, when he was only eighteen although plenty of others of the same era were as young, or younger, and survived just fine, but keith was so eager to please and make everyone laugh that he eventually became the character moon the loon that he was portrayed as in the media. It doesnt shy away from keith s wildness, but i came away with the impression that keith was a warmheared and generous guy as well as the original animal on the drums.
Keith moon simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. At nearly 600 pages, this book is pretty hefty read. Moon the loon keith moon dougal butler every record tells a story. Keith john moon 23 august 1946 7 september 1978 was an english drummer best known as being a member of the rock band the who. Full moon usa usa title of moon the loon keith moon the life and death of a rock legend uk quadrophenia uk 1979 book of the film. Here is the drummer for arguably the best rock band in the world, whose true.
Moon grew up in alperton, a suburb of wembley, in middlesex, and took up the drums during the early 1960s. Nov 20, 20 the story is also related in a more animated fashion in dougal butlers classic memoir moon the loon. The man they called moon the loon, who died in 1978 from a. A diverse book, which will put a smile on the face of any who fan. I wont spoil anything, but you would be welladvised to buy this book if youre interested in mr.
High quality keith moon inspired tshirts by independent artists and designers from around the world. A biography of keith moon written by dougal butler, keith s long suffering personal assistant. Andy ziker study the trademark songs, grooves, solos, and techniques of the madman drum god, keith moon. While the book emphasizes the extravagant side of keith moon and shows how much larger than life he was, it shows at times how unmanageable he was. He had the world at his feet and due to insecurities and lack of self esteem and wanting to be loved took copious amounts of alcohol and drugs.
I liked the fact that the book was not just a sensationalist parade of moon the loon anecdotes, but rather an intimate examination of keiths true character. There is no substitute, ian snowball and keiths estate have compiled a series of reflections on keith from his contemporaries, friends. The life of keith moon i didnt think i would ever see an extensive book nearly 600 pages on keith moon. Play like keith moon by softcover audio online sheet music. I do have one complaint though i will not let it affect my rating. It is just a collection of stories about keith moon that do justice to his genius. The amazing rock and roll life of keith moon first edition by dougal butler, chris trengove, peter lawrence isbn.
The reputation of keith moon, once muchloved as the most genial of. After work, keith would continue to clown around with his music friends, and his antics soon gave him the nickname moon the loon. Aug 11, 2018 roger daltrey opens up about keith moon. The book, with an introduction by pete townshend, has been authorised by his estate. The hypertext who bibliography books moon the loon. This comprehensive book and audio teaching method provides detailed analysis of moon the loons kit, style, songs, grooves, fills, solos, and much more. The kindle version i bought is poor at best, numerous formatting. He was noted for his unique style and his eccentric, often selfdestructive behaviour.
In 2016 keiths life was celebrated in the book there is no substitute, a tribute to keith moon, in which fellow drummers, musical allies, friends and fans assessed keiths impact on rock and its lasting legacy. Keith died in london on 7 september 1978, from an accidental overdose of the prescription drug heminevrin, prescribed to combat alcoholism. Keith john moon 23 august 1946 7 september 1978 was an english drummer for the rock band the who. The play explores the mind of keith moon, as he attempts to save himself from the unbearable burden of living up or down to his selfcreated legend of moon the loon. Keith moons daughter talks about growing up with the who legend growing up as the child of wild man of rock and. Hear hansens extended interview with keith moon biographer tony. In butlers book he notes the band begin to notice moon slowing down during the fifth number. Annette walterlax was with keith moon during the final years of the drummers chaotic life, and her recent book covers her experiences with moon the loon. Although a popular book among who fans when it was released, it. Keith moon took rock n roll excess and made it into something approaching performance art. I have lent my copy to at least 12 people most of whom have never heard of keith moon and they all thoroughly enjoyed it. Keith john moon 23 august 1946 7 september 1978 was an english drummer for the rock.
See more ideas about keith moon, john entwistle and rock and roll. However, contrary to the popular perception of moon the loon as a perpetual jester, he was also a very complicated and troubled man who. Aug 23, 2019 legendary drummer for the who, 19461979. The book detailed many of keiths most outrageous stunts and moments, some wellknown in and out of the. However, to many fans moon is simply moon the loon and is known more for his crazy stunts and selfdestructive lifestyle than for his musicianship and drumming. With a resigned and angry look, townsend rounds on moonie and screams his musical directions for the evening. His antics included smashing all the furniture in motel rooms, and in once incident, he nailed all of the room furniture to the ceiling. The keith moon that emerges by the end of the book is a much more fleshedout character than the legend he has become. He was famous for his frantic drumming style, his use of fills, his destructive, volatile behavior and his heavy drinking that help earn him the nickname moon the loon. The life of keith moon is such an indepth look at this iconic and sad mans life. He was hyperactive as a boy, with a restless imagination and a particular fondness for the goon show and music. Although a popular book among who fans when it was released, it is now widely believed to be a somewhat sensationalized account of moon s life.
He played on all the bands albums and singles from their. Youll learn everything you need to know about moon s groundbreaking drumming. The man they called moon the loon, who died in 1978 from a heminevrin overdose at the age of 32, played practical jokes the same way he played the drums. It doesnt shy away from keiths wildness, but i came away with the impression that keith was a warmheared and generous guy as well as the original animal on the drums. Keith moon, the whos celebrated drummer, was born in wembley on 23 august. Keith moon style drumming is a lucky combination of the artful and the artless. Play like keith moon by softcover audio online sheet. Play like keith moon the ultimate drum lesson book with. It is hard not to feel sorry for the man with so much talent and the heart beat of the greatest rock band in my opinion the who. The hypertext who bibliography books moon the loon by. During their short time together, des barres recalls that moon enjoyed dressing up in her clothes and frolicking in her highheels in the middle. According to supergroupie pamela des barres, during the time she dated keith moon for about a year, moon seemed to be happiest when he was anyone but himself. The amazing rock and roll life of keith moon by dougal butler and chris trengove and peter lawrence and a great selection of related books, art.