His biography, 'Dear Boy', is a great read and some of the footage of his drumming and other antics in 'The Kids are Alright' film is great fun too. Legend!
Echoing what CharltonMadrid has posted I think 'Dear Boy' is one of - if not the - greatest books on rock I have ever read. Love The Who and Moon's drumming on songs like 'I Can See for Miles' or 'Pictures of Lily' is stunning
Actually a class drummer. Different from some of the others of that era who came from a rock and blues influence, his drumming has something of dare I say it, a kind of military band/marching band sort of influence (not expressing myself well here) anyway a musical genius and a one off.
Actually a class drummer. Different from some of the others of that era who came from a rock and blues influence, his drumming has something of dare I say it, a kind of military band/marching band sort of influence (not expressing myself well here) anyway a musical genius and a one off.
He actually started drumming in the Boys Brigade I believe Seth.
As an old Mod, i loved the Who and Moon was certainly a character. But in my opinion (and i'm not a musician) his technique in his early years was, to put it politely, extravagant. Later on as the band developed he did seem to improve. But i don't feel he was ever a 'great drummer' just a very entertaining one.
I heard of his passing on radio KHJ in LA whilst driving on the Ventura Freeway from Woodland Hills. Us 3 guys from Bromley couldn't believe the news at first.
Always think of him when I see any LA freeway scenes on tv or movies.
Dear Boy is great and another book by the same author Tony Fletcher I can really recommend is Boy about Town which is his autobiography of his early years - a great read if you were into music and the same sort of age growing up in the 70s and 80s. BUT and its a big one. He is a stripey bloody Nigel and even has the cheek to slag us off in the book AND there a Palace badge on the cover.
Moon had a small role on the David Essex film 'That'll be the day', I think rather than the follow up 'Stardust'. He has a little mad moment to demonstrate why he was irreplaceable from the band. BTW two very good films that captures the era well in my opinion. I got hold of the DVD of both and showed them to a younger generation and they were blown away by the ending. Get to see them if you haven't already.
Moon had a small role on the David Essex film 'That'll be the day', I think rather than the follow up 'Stardust'. He has a little mad moment to demonstrate why he was irreplaceable from the band. BTW two very good films that captures the era well in my opinion. I got hold of the DVD of both and showed them to a younger generation and they were blown away by the ending. Get to see them if you haven't already.
And of course That'll be the Day features an early role for Addicks fan Karl Howman...
Moon had a small role on the David Essex film 'That'll be the day', I think rather than the follow up 'Stardust'. He has a little mad moment to demonstrate why he was irreplaceable from the band. BTW two very good films that captures the era well in my opinion. I got hold of the DVD of both and showed them to a younger generation and they were blown away by the ending. Get to see them if you haven't already.
Moon had a small role on the David Essex film 'That'll be the day', I think rather than the follow up 'Stardust'. He has a little mad moment to demonstrate why he was irreplaceable from the band. BTW two very good films that captures the era well in my opinion. I got hold of the DVD of both and showed them to a younger generation and they were blown away by the ending. Get to see them if you haven't already.
And of course That'll be the Day features an early role for Addicks fan Karl Howman...
As an old Mod, i loved the Who and Moon was certainly a character. But in my opinion (and i'm not a musician) his technique in his early years was, to put it politely, extravagant. Later on as the band developed he did seem to improve. But i don't feel he was ever a 'great drummer' just a very entertaining one.
I don't think he was either but he was the most entertaining.
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He actually started drumming in the Boys Brigade I believe Seth.
Always think of him when I see any LA freeway scenes on tv or movies.
BTW two very good films that captures the era well in my opinion. I got hold of the DVD of both and showed them to a younger generation and they were blown away by the ending.
Get to see them if you haven't already.