The kindle version i bought is poor at best, numerous formatting. The amazing rock n roll life of the late keith moon. The story is also related in a more animated fashion in dougal butlers classic memoir moon the loon. 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. The hypertext who bibliography books moon the loon. Hear hansens extended interview with keith moon biographer tony. 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. Aug 23, 2019 legendary drummer for the who, 19461979. A biography of keith moon written by dougal butler, keith s long suffering personal assistant. Keith moons daughter talks about growing up with the who legend growing up as the child of wild man of rock and. 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.
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. Keith died in london on 7 september 1978, from an accidental overdose of the prescription drug heminevrin, prescribed to combat alcoholism. From a small flat in highgate to tara house, beverley hills, bel air, malibu and back to a flat again. High quality keith moon inspired tshirts by independent artists and designers from around the world. Andy ziker study the trademark songs, grooves, solos, and techniques of the madman drum god, keith moon. Keith moon, the whos celebrated drummer, was born in wembley on 23 august. 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. He was noted for his unique style and his eccentric, often selfdestructive behaviour. There is no substitute, ian snowball and keiths estate have compiled a series of reflections on keith from his contemporaries, friends. Aug 11, 2018 roger daltrey opens up about keith moon.
Keith moonstyle drumming is a lucky combination of the artful and the artless. Youll learn everything you need to know about moons groundbreaking drumming. I wont spoil anything, but you would be welladvised to buy this book if youre interested in mr. The reputation of keith moon, once muchloved as the most genial of. Here is the drummer for arguably the best rock band in the world, whose true.
In butlers book he notes the band begin to notice moon slowing down during the fifth number. After work, keith would continue to clown around with his music friends, and his antics soon gave him the nickname moon the loon. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Moon grew up in alperton, a suburb of wembley, in middlesex, and took up the drums during the early 1960s. I do have one complaint though i will not let it affect my rating. 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 is now widely believed to be a somewhat sensationalized account of moon s life. This comprehensive book and audio teaching method provides detailed analysis of moon the loons kit, style, songs, grooves, fills, solos, and much more. He played on all the bands albums and singles from their. The life of keith moon i didnt think i would ever see an extensive book nearly 600 pages on keith moon. Moon the loon keith moon dougal butler every record tells a story. 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. 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.
The amazing rock and roll life of keith moon first edition by dougal butler, chris trengove, peter lawrence isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. See more ideas about keith moon, rock and roll and moon. See more ideas about keith moon, john entwistle and rock and roll. Play like keith moon by softcover audio online sheet music. With a resigned and angry look, townsend rounds on moonie and screams his musical directions for the evening. Keith john moon 23 august 1946 7 september 1978 was an english drummer for the rock. The life of keith moon is such an indepth look at this iconic and sad mans life. However, contrary to the popular perception of moon the loon as a perpetual jester, he was also a very complicated and troubled man who. The book detailed many of keiths most outrageous stunts and moments, some wellknown in and out of the. Dec 19, 2008 the who remember legendary and infamous crazyman drummer, keith moon. 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.
Play like keith moon by softcover audio online sheet. On the left is the original uk version, on the right is the us version. Aug 31, 2015 mix keith moon drum solo 1974 youtube. Keith moon simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The man they called moon the loon, who died in 1978 from a. 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. Study the trademark songs, grooves, solos, and techniques of the madman drum god, keith moon. Keith moon took rock n roll excess and made it into something approaching performance art. The author does a good job of giving us a ringside seat to the crazy, outofcontrol life and death of one of rocks most colorful characters. Keith john moon 23 august 1946 7 september 1978 was an english drummer for the rock band the who. 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. More specifically, this blog is about a book detailing the drug and drink fueled antics of keith the loon moon. Dougal butler is a very funny writer, writing about an extremely funny man.
Available from amazon faber finds full moon you couldnt make this up. A biography of keith moon written by dougal butler, keiths long suffering personal assistant. 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. 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. The book, with an introduction by pete townshend, has been authorised by his estate. 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. Although a popular book among who fans when it was released, it.
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. He courted the press and became notorious as moon the loon, the. Tony fletcher wrote this book and he thoroughly researched keith and he had been a fan since his teenage years. 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. It is just a collection of stories about keith moon that do justice to his genius. 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. 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.
His antics included smashing all the furniture in motel rooms, and in once incident, he nailed all of the room furniture to the ceiling. At nearly 600 pages, this book is pretty hefty read. 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. The life and death of a rock legend by tony fletcher. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Play like keith moon the ultimate drum lesson book with. Saturday 25 january 2020 the cellar, finborough arms 118 finborough road, kensington, london sw10 9ed. 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. Mar 31, 2016 we look back at 10 of the who drummer keith moons most insane and notorious pranks. The book, with an introduction by pete townshend, was authorised by his estate.
During their short time together, des barres recalls that moon enjoyed dressing up in her clothes and frolicking in her highheels in the middle. Nov 20, 20 the story is also related in a more animated fashion in dougal butlers classic memoir moon the loon. This blog is about the greatest drummer in rock history. 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. 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. Keith moon style drumming is a lucky combination of the artful and the artless. 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.
He was hyperactive as a boy, with a restless imagination and a particular fondness for the goon show and music. Youll learn everything you need to know about moon s groundbreaking drumming. 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. The who remember legendary and infamous crazyman drummer, keith moon. These antics earned him the nickname moon the loon.
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. 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. He hit them nice and hard, and tuned the bigger tomtoms low. 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 diverse book, which will put a smile on the face of any who fan. Dougal butler was keith moons pa, scapegoat and willing accomplice from 1967 to 1978. 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. Moon the loon was then arrested, while the band received an immediate lifetime ban from all holiday inn properties. We look back at 10 of the who drummer keith moons most insane and notorious pranks.
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