Drum Teacher Reacts to Keith Moon - Drum Solo

Drum Teacher Reacts to Keith Moon - Drum Solo
Garey Williams reacts and analysis Keith Moon Soloing.
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[@JonShade-fy2gm]

Isle of Wight Festival - look no further for the genius of Keith Moon.

[@Senna-xi1gr]

Very true 👍🇬🇧

[@muhammadandrew3975]

i know Im kinda off topic but do anybody know a good website to watch newly released tv shows online ?

[@jayceonclay7481]

@Muhammad Andrew I use Flixzone. You can find it by googling =)

[@colinharper5147]

@Muhammad Andrew i watch on flixzone. You can find it by googling :)

[@Twotontessie]

The Tanglewood 1970 video a good example of his complete genius. Totally free. As Entwistle said, Moon played "forward" instead of left to right or right to left. That show is a great example.

[@noahreaves8235]

Watch "A Quick One" live at the Rock N Roll Circus. Keith is on point there

[@toddheeter9075]

Oh nooo!!! Not this clip! I'm a drummer and Moon is my favorite, but not this. Check out Live at Leeds (audio only unfortunately) or The Who Rolling Stones Rock-n-Roll Circus. His work on Tommy and Who's Next is definitive Moon for sure.

[@chefbrittan84]

I have live at The Isle of White on DVD. Amazing video. Almost like a two part show. They do the Tommy album at the end.

[@RahimMastafaPhotography]

Yeah, bad clip

[@SuperJohnnyO]

@@RahimMastafaPhotography Yea. AWESOME in The Who... not a soloist. But at the end of the day, his job was to be part of the songs, and he did that masterfully!

[@RahimMastafaPhotography]

@@SuperJohnnyO Exactly!

[@kevinwilkins3248]

Just to echo other posts, yes, Moon's real strength was in playing high energy rock songs. He never actually played an extended solo showpiece during a Who concert. Young Man Blues from Live At Leeds is indeed a better example of his primal aggressive over the top playing within the context of a rock song.

[@mrfrosty3]

I liked it. My favorite performance by The Who is Live at the Isle of Wight. The track Young Man Blues is amazing, really raw energy. They are best as a band rather than solo.

[@DavidLeBlanc]

Garey, the man clapping you noticed was Ringo Starr, who was supposed to be there watching the show in the back of the theater where it was filmed. I remember watching this Midnight Special (I think it was; hey it was over 45 years ago) show just to see Moonie drum. I didn't care for the show normally. Someone asked Moon who his favorite drummer was after the solo and he replied Ringo, which got a big cheer from the audience and that same clip was shown again. That one clip of him clapping was used several times in that show. Probably the only one they had for whatever reason. The one thing I remember about Moonie was his hand speed. Lots of drummers like Neil Peart and Dave Grohl site Moon as an influence. Ginger Baker didn't like him and thought of him as more as a banger than a drummer. He was I think completely self taught, and fit in with the Who and their time, that's for sure. He drummed on pure instinct.

[@stevedrums1675]

Keith was not a soloist in the traditional sense. He was perfect for The Who because they knew how to accentuate what he did do. He was also a genius at constructing his own parts ("Bargain" for example).

[@simonpearn479]

Keith hated drum solo's!

[@jameswood4344]

Garey, all lovers of Moon's inspired and original drumming know that this solo is a total disaster. I love your commentaries and your spirit, so could I ask you instead to do a review of Moon's drumming to such songs as "The Real Me," "Bargain" (great intro; fabulous triplets with his two bass drums; great off-beat cymbals), "Behind Blue Eyes" (beautiful six-stroke rolls on the snare), or "The Song is Over" (where he and Entwistle are listening to each other, and playing off each other). Or just review the inexhaustible drumming (now available in an isolated track) to "Won't Get Fooled Again" (wonderful use of flams, really original phrasing, and juicy triplets on his two bass drums). When Moon was bad, he was very very bad, but when he was good, he was quite sublime. Above all, he knew how to *phrase* a fill (despite what Pete Townshend says). But he couldn't phrase a drum solo to save his life.

[@juliewitt1411]

Two other great demonstration songs: Moon's work on I Can See For Miles & Going Mobile.

[@JonShade-fy2gm]

James Wood - yes yes yes!! I can see for miles... Basically the whole of Quadrophenia (along with all else on the album, his drumming on Sea and sand is insane) Underture... Bargain is absolutely stellar (he’s stellar on the whole of who’s next)... the of Wight live one of the best examples of his genius... too many examples -

[@skilletpan5674]

@@JonShade-fy2gm Don't forget iver the engine driver.

[@TheoSakoutis]

Keith Moon was an enigmatic mix of light and dark. Putting Keith Moon alone in front of an audience and expecting him to perform solo was not only disastrous, it was sadistic in light of who he was in retrospect. For him it was all about showcasing the band, the music, the lunacy, and camaraderie. Not only was he uninterested and unrehearsed in soloing, but showcasing himself minus The Who in front of him was so painful he had to get more stoned than usual to do it. In order to understand his genius and contribution to rock and roll, you have to look at his playing as well as the persona he created in the context of what rock drummers had accomplished up to that point. He willfully abandoned studied rudimentary techniques and disciplined practice. As a result, his playing was more intuitive, unconventional, wild, creative, inspiring and powerful than anything displayed by rock drummer before him. The trade-off being that he was the last drummer you would expect to put on a clinic..

[@DrumsetArtistry]

Well said, Theo. Thanks for your comment.

[@nyterpfan]

Keith Moon's peak performance IMHO was the Tanglewood, MA show--1970. He was a man possessed that night--beyond incredible!! (You can find that show on KZbin--a must see!!)

[@sgbh8874]

Yep - Tanglewood is The Who set to 11. Moon is a monster

[@JonShade-fy2gm]

Listen to the Quadrophenia - the whole album, especially The Real Me, but any song on the album. 5:15, Sea and Sand, etc.Tight, precise, & flawless, especially in tandem with John’s bass. Listen to Underture from Tommy. He had such innate genius that suffered from his indefatigable partying & complete madness and recklessness. But even when hammered he was still incredible. But in the early days he was absolutely mind-blowing.

[@JonShade-fy2gm]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmPLYoCPbJWol8k

[@marksimpson2321]

Moon is , along with Roger Taylor, a drummer who had no real time for solos. Many may have requested something on Moon but I think this doesn't do him justice at all. To any of the keyboard warriors who criticise Moon as a drummer, try listening to almost any of 'Tommy' , 'Who's Next ' or 'Quadrophenia' (or 'Live at Leeds'). Four albums with some of the liveliest mosy driving drumming that made The Who so good.

[@michaelmarino3013]

Tribes participated..I seen the Who premier WHOS NEXT LP FOREST HILLS TENNIS STADIUM NYC..loved this and the show.

[@johnfrei9057]

A better review would be The Who’s stellar performance on The Rolling Stones Rock n Roll circus. One of Keith’s finest moments.

[@conversacionesbaterapeuticas]

That doesn't show Moon as a drummer. Just Check "Live at Leeds"

[@tomvespestad6764]

Keith Moon did actually use the hi hat on several songs on his last studio-album with The Who, "Who are you"(1978). On this album he played some more traditional rock-grooves than what he had done previously.

[@scottkraniak4941]

Like your channel but like most channels like this. Don't be afraid to be critical. Be honest we love honest. I respect your honesty about this one. Blessings.

[@dazky55]

Good summary on Keith, totally agree.

[@jimzezza6915]

I was kind of dreading this video. This was in late 1974 when The Who were not very active. It was the beginning of a downward spiral, his wife recently left him and he just started to live in LA where the party scene was very unhealthy. Moon never had a drum set at home and never practiced. This was a far cry from the revolutionary drummer of the '60's. FWIW both Tony Williams and Elvin Jones were fans of Moon's drumming.

[@ReformedWhiteKnight]

Jim Zezza - Yes, it’s pretty clear from listening to just My Generation that he was a way better and exciting drummer. I would argue that he actually was one the most exciting rock band drummers in the 60’s. This video here really doesn’t do him justice, he is not the same drummer anymore in the mid 70’s...

[@bobbydale1938]

@@ReformedWhiteKnight yes ! , drugs , alcohol ruined and killed him (((((

[@ReformedWhiteKnight]

Is there no other video of him doing a solo or a section of a song where we can see more of his real talents?

[@kashmir33]

@@ReformedWhiteKnight All the Isle of Wight concert is amazing, powerful and you can see a monster on drums.

[@Penfold-zr2be]

@@ReformedWhiteKnight Yet Entwhistle always maintained Moon was at his best in the 75/76 tours they did.

[@pj5517]

When he was asked about cruelty he to the fish he just replied 'Even fish love Rock n Roll'

[@simonpearn479]

This is widely believed to be not the best example of Keith's brilliance?!!!

[@johnmorrison9758]

I would never judge a drummer by a drum solo. It should be all about the music, and how the drumming adds to the music. Whether fancy or not, it should always be about how it serves the music.

[@DrumsetArtistry]

Definitely. But a good drum solo is nice too :-). Thanks!

[@SuperJohnnyO]

For the people who aren't fans of The Who or Moon, I hope this isn't the only clip they ever see of him performing. His work IN THE SONGS is what we love about his drumming. So unique! This video sort of reminds me of Peart's appearance on Letterman. As a drummer, I was so looking forward to that, but it was really flat. I think the TV sound quality had a lot to do with it, too. Peart was clearly a better soloist than Moon, but as much as I LOVE Rush and his work in the songs... well, I'll just leave it there. R.I.P Moonie and Pratt!

[@surfing636]

Your correct, it’s a variety show. That’s a special drum set for this event. And his strength was in the song live, not solos. It was at the Cow-Palace where he passed out, stagehands lifting him out from behind his drum set. Took a animal tranquilizer before the show.

[@robertdavey7420]

Roger Daltry had a solo cd in the late 80s, there was a compilation solo of 9 artist, I believe, called "Under A Raging Moon", killer tune with great musicianship

[@moontheloon1969]

The vinyl had the full length version,cd was edited very short

[@KazuTree]

Yeah, this clip is a shame to see. Moon was never the biggest fan of big solos, but in their set (a variety show) it was almost demanded of him. I think it's pretty clear to see that he's a bit out if his element here. On top of all that, these is when his life really started to spiral. He was quite the alcoholic, and was hopped on drugs constantly, to the point where he had trouble focusing, sometimes unable to even stay seated during proformances. It all ruined a lot of the amazing talent he once had. Keith Moon always excelled with playing in live songs, solos were never really his bag. He approached the kit like it was a keyboard or piano most of the time, focusing more on pitch differences than extreme rhythmic changes. It was a very unique approach to drumming at the time. I really miss Moonie, it's a shame what became of him, in his prime, he really was something special.

[@fox8950]

I read that Keith Moon didn't like doing drum solos,now I know why.

[@hyacinthlynch843]

Yes. He didn't want to make other drummers look foolish. 😂

[@guildedtalleywacker4627]

I just watched this for the first time on a different channel & at one point I thought he was actually doing the "In A Godda Davida" solo, which came out in 1968. This show was from 1974. Definitely some Ron Bushy licks there.

[@pjtheory]

It's important to note that Keith Moon was back to his monster self (e.g., 1975 Texas concert) during the Who's concert tour (e.g., 1975-1976) to promote their criminally underrated album Who By Numbers. Unfortunately, the Who were subsequently inactive from late 1976-1978, and Moon became a mess both mentally and physically. During the recording of the album Who Are You, Moon could only muster snippets of his former brilliance and he died only a few days before that record was released.

[@RoryVanucchi]

Good Gary. How about Joe Morello and Danny Seraphine. Two of my favorites growing up. Eddie Shaugnessy another.

[@ianwalton7893]

Keith Moon was completely out there on he's own, and completely unique! Some of the greatest drum parts he pulled off, if not actually everything he played was adlib and straight from he's inner natural ability to just be able play drums! It is said he never ever practiced during he's time with The Who, in fact he never even kept a drum kit at home! As Marc has said below, listen to Live at Leeds, or for that matter to the Isle of white concert, If you really want a real insight in to he's playing. But I have to totally agree with this video reaction, and would even go as far as to say you have been very kind to call it interesting. He could solo all the way through every Who song, but he couldn't really just sit down and solo without some sort of guide melody to lock in to. I've always found this video very hard to watch, as it sounds to me like someone trying to play like Keith Moon to impress their friends, not like Keith Moon himself! You mentioned Bonham. Bonham was a far far superior drummer to Keith Moon in virtually every aspect, but even he sat behind Keith at a concert one night and had to admit, he just could not work out what the hell Keith was playing, or how! That in itself speaks volumes for Keith Moon! Not technically the best by a long shot, but I have never ever truly heard anyone play exactly like him. He really was unique, and that is why he will always remain my no.1 rock drummer of all time. All the others could run rings around him with the technical ability, but non could actually copy what he done! Anyway, fair assessment on the video :)

[@trevormatthews6005]

When moon was asked by the host about the goldfish he replied they were there in case he got hungry in the middle of the solo

[@gleisberry]

this was too funny (your commentary) and extremely enjoyable. You being so nice while in your head you surely must be gagging. lol! Poor Keith. I made my living playing Prog. rock in the 70's and 80's. And I had been told by many club owners that I was the first drummer to play Yes, Genesis and Gentle Giant in the Rockies. I mastered all of Phil and White's toolbox. But when it came to solo....YIKES! We very quickly decided that my solo should actually accentuate the bass solos! Which actually turned out to be incredibly potent. Well, Keith was brilliant otherwise.

[@PowderedToastMan420]

Hi Gary. I'd love to get your take on the new VIC FIRTH drum cam of Danny Carey from TOOL. It's mesmerizing watching this guy play all of the odd time signatures and polyrhythms. Thanks.

[@DrumsetArtistry]

I'm only doing solos and not songs, for now.

[@ronaldyardley8965]

Keith Moon Was A Great Drummer With The Who And Sometimes With Other Bands But I Haven't seen Him Do Many Solos , The Who As A Band Were The Best Live Band I've ever seen..

[@carlswenson5538]

Listen to Underture from Tommy, Kettle drums to the full kit, pretty amazing stuff. Moonie was unique. He could at times be very melodic in his playing as well as being completely off the wall. He'd play fills during vocal solos! If you watch live Who concerts you'll see Moon keeping an almost constant eye on Pete to his left. They fed off each other. The Who have been described as lead vocals, lead bass and lead drums. Somehow they made it all work like no other band ever did.

[@1xbetdraws641]

This is Best Drummer💥💥💣

[@Senna-xi1gr]

Gold fish love Rock n Roll 👍🇬🇧🏆😩

[@martyhopkirk6826]

You're being very tactful! Just like an excellent drummer I knew years ago (brother of a VERY famous drummer): when I asked him what he thought of Keith Moon, he just said "His drumming is a lot of fun".

[@markcastillo2757]

A beast Very good

[@lucifer73]

Keith Moon was perfect for The Who. Listen to them with the great Kenny Jones after Moon died. They were good still but they were never quite had the same energy or power they had when Keith was on the kit.

[@GetMoreMellow]

He did not die of a drug overdose in the way you have stated, he was taking medication to get off of alcohol and it is that medication that killed him.

[@DrumsetArtistry]

Thank you for that clarification!

[@GetMoreMellow]

​@@DrumsetArtistry You're welcome. I watched The Who composing Tommy when I was 11 or 12. None of them were visibly taking anything, what they did in their band was treat it truly as a job, you know, very seriously. The hall, or location they used, used to be the dining hall in a Workhouse where Charlie Chaplin stated, when the Who worked there, it was a sport hall, for instance for 5-a-side football, where I too did play, a bit.

[@collick100]

I liked your use of the word "tribal" to describe the solo. In essence that is pretty much what it was.

[@wretch1]

Moon used the high hat quite alot. 'Who are you?' Starts on the high hat for instance.

[@thorpenator9148]

Kieth moon was magical .

[@twistedspanner]

I always loved this drum solo. Using the congas to beef it up and make it tribal was a great idea to make it interesting than just another drummer doing another boring drum solo. It's a shame Keith Moon didn't make a solo album more like this that the one he did called ' Two Sides of the Moon' which was a total disaster. If there's any drummers out there that would like to collaborate with me on a project and do something similar to this please get in touch. Yours truly. 👍

[@scottrap]

It actually reminds me of the Brady Bunch episode where Bobby gets a drum kit.

[@hyacinthlynch843]

Actually, John Bonham's 'Moby Dick' solo reminds me of that episode.

[@gregf1299]

I never thought of Keith Moon as a soloist or technician, but he did get some new sounds, so I might have picked Magic Bus or Happy Jack to see that.

[@jagsjag5849]

The perfect review. Nailed it, Garey. Wasn't very interesting. Even without having honed chops, the solo was completely devoid of musicality. Mr. Moon put down some amazing drum tracks on the WHO's music. From that standpoint, he was incredibly influential.

[@craig2493]

Garey- I'd love to see your "react" to Procol Harum drummer B J Wilson. Thank you.

[@DrumsetArtistry]

Send me a link. Thanks!

[@jdefeo9841]

Moon hated drum solos. He did it for money that’s it. He’s a lyrical drummer. All showmanship. He’s a great Rock N Roll drummer next to John they were incredible duo

[@mojorisin069]

Sad yiu didn't revisit the real me, who are you, love reign o'er me, 5:15' I can see for miles or other songs. This is him probably more drunk and or high than usually and doesn't show what he was so good at. Keith moon is my Fav drummer.

[@juergensguitarlounge]

Interesting video. Just to set the record straight to something you said at the end of it. Jeff Pocaro did not pass away early because of substance abuse, he died of ELA (esclerosis lateral amiotrófica) at 38,in 1992 same desease that his brother Mike , Bassist of Toto also died of some years later in 2015.

[@gregkunkel8704]

Moon was a big favorite. I'm trying to remember, Faith in something bigger, pure and easy. Off odds and sods. I really like watching vids from Alfonso Mocerino, a super drummer in italy. One of the best I've ever seen. Thanks again👍👍

[@johndef5075]

I think he was actually goofing on the traditional drum solo.😅Still my favorite live rock drummer!

[@misha5000]

Good stuff man! Would love if you could take a took at Dirty Loops' Work Shit Out. Great drum work

[@DrumsetArtistry]

Send me a link. Thanks!

[@misha5000]

@@DrumsetArtistry kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJCqhZqmmdR2npI

[@mjp29]

Damn Goldfish - would love to know what he's thinking - LOL!

[@stefanbranden4898]

When he got asked if he was "The best drummer in the world" he said No, but I´m the best Keith Moon!!!

[@carlosberraz9854]

can you do a Tony Allen solo?

[@oscarbernal3837]

Really I don't know what is so great about this guy.

[@bobbydale1938]

Go listen to early Who !! )))

[@tdunph4250]

@@bobbydale1938 On second thought perhaps @ Oscar Bernal might want to watch the Who at the Isle Of White Festival concert Aug of 1970. He will get his answer right there

[@andreadidomenico2572]

I agree .. Moon he' s the most overrated drummer all of times...

[@michaelmarino3013]

I seen hundred bar club drummers in Jersey in the seventies.talk as bout talent.lots of it.99% of them doing 4 or 5 sets a night playing their asses off.

[@andreadidomenico2572]

@@michaelmarino3013 i try to spell as i can i am not american or british.... So come on have you seen this drum solo? No dimanic... No taste.. It' s only a big noise

[@Andy-ok7ev]

He. Soloed. On. Every. Song. He played

[@jrshield7793]

I feel bad for the fish and the audience.

[@pipmccann7734]

As a Who fan and a drummer ,I never rated Moon... I agree that he was essential to the Who sound .. but his drum breaks and solos are just 8s with gaps in them... Rarely does he syncopated or show any finesse or style ... just surround himself with more drums that any other ever needed and beat the crap of them !

[@ilovemusicanddope9009]

keithy was the man shame about his death he always looked awkward because he never crossed he"s arms but man what a drummer R,I,P

[@ronberquist1558]

It's been said Moon is/was the only rock drummer that could switch his base lead from his right foot to his left without missing a beat.

[@ricschreihofer]

Pretty common now

[@DrHeinzDoofenschmirtz]

Keith passed out at the Cow Palace in 1973. They asked if anyone in the crowd could play drums. This guy joined them on stage. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4esoah5jayhsM0

[@babyshambler]

Good review. Keith wasn't a hand-foot-pattern drummer. It was as improvised as it comes. The most spontaneous drummer of all. Also, no rumour about Keith passing out at a show - it was San Francisco '73 and it was Pete, not John, that asked for a drummer from the audience. It's all on KZbin. Have a look =)

[@FolkSongsEtAl]

I hope people realise he was just very drunk here, and it was just him joking around. He never really did solos.

[@MrNorjam]

🌙❤️🥁👍🏻

[@DC-ih8bv]

I couldn’t help but watch Gary’s face of bewilderment especially when he noticed Moon’s face was painted. Keith is better than this. I believe it was a tough time for band and he was just phoning it in. Too bad. There gotta be something else out there. Hey Gary, just a thought, instead of just reacting to solos ( which can get tedious ) , why don’t you do songs also. Some drummers just aren’t good soloists but play for the song and are more musical in that realm. My first recommendation would be Achilles Last Stand live 1979 LZ with Bonham just being a locomotive. Songs , to me , show the drummers key part in a band instead of a solo. Just my 2 cents. Cheers.

[@easyfreezy5296]

Still waiting for his reaction to Yoyoka.

[@jrshield7793]

The kid from the audience was Helpern something...Halpern who was a drummer familiar with the Who material and was in the audience during a who concert somewhere in North America. Halpern responded to Townsends call for someone from the audience who could play drums. Halpern came up on stage and proceeded to play a couple numbers for them respectably enough apparently, after Keith fell on unconscious and had to be carried off stage.

[@iamtheeggman2026]

Keith never crossed over his arms and dont worry about the goldfish you had to worry about the other band mates when he would blow up his drums

[@ilovemusicanddope9009]

he:s got gokd fish ya kidding hahaha this is keith moon ya talking about

[@spacemaker8760]

Theres the Konga player in the back. No.....Thats Ringo!!! You missed out on the best part when the interviewer asks Keith: - What happens whit your Goldfish?? And Keith says: - Well you know even the best drummers got to eat !! XD

[@DrumsetArtistry]

Thanks!

[@kevinchadler469]

I think Keith Moon had a ton of talent and good, but erratic, and my favorite drummer ever Peter Criss was amazing and far more structured and from 74- 78 before the coke and booze deteriorated him, Peter was amazing and definitely talented!!!

[@twistedspanner]

Jerry Nolan from the N.Y. Dolls taught Peter Criss how to play drums and was a better drummer too.

[@ricschreihofer]

Peter was a trained jazz drummer who knew when to lay out and when to push.

[@teamviagraham]

Townson and Entwhistle both said he never practice

[@kbunky2495]

There’s video of John entwistle looking back and laughing at Keith.i think he thought Keith was goofing around.but a horse tranquilizer will put you to sleep

[@whatwouldhousedo5136]

Always struck me a a drummer who was absolutely fantastic while playing songs, but not strong on solos. I feel the same about Bill Ward also- one of my favourite rock drummers, but solos were not his strong suit. And that's completely OK- it's about playing for the song.

[@Jacammo1]

I can hear two drum patterns

[@docwho10th88]

I think Lars would light up Keith Moon at this point in his career.

[@townshendshean]

Keith Moon never did drum solos so this is just silly. That wasn't his thing. You wanna react listen to his playing on The Who Live At Leeds and analyze that :)

[@DrumsetArtistry]

I will be reacting/analyzing songs in the future and Keith will be near the top of the list. Thanks!

[@jimleone8110]

A lot of people commenting that moon was creative musically, but not full of technique and chops...Agreed. Someone said here that playing what's right for the song, and not nesasarily being highly technical is "ok". Fine. Then let's call him what he was. An ok drummer. Stop calling him one of the greatest drummers ever....Bonham, Copeland, Beauford, Peart, Palmer, Steve Smith, ..These are just SOME rock drummers who were both technical AND created artistic drum parts. To be GREAT, you should be able to do BOTH. Moon was an ok drummer, Who also happens to be shamefully overrated.

[@marceibel1131]

5:54 Ringo Starr..

[@Andy-ok7ev]

If. U. Gave. .oo. a. Large. Dose. Of. Anything. He. Will do. Anything

[@scaramcnamara689]

This was not really his peak. You should check out Live at Leeds to see his best work.

[@werriboy55]

Keith was the first person to admit he wasn't the greatest drummer of all time but he did proudly claim to be the greatest Keith Moon style drummer of all time. One of the saddest stories I've heard was Pete Townshend, after Keith died, saying he'd run out of ideas and would turn to throw it to Keith and Moonie wasn't there.

[@gary6514]

Animal of the Muppets was based on Keith Moon.

[@Andy-ok7ev]

He. Took. The. Money. N. Ran

[@the_nautillus9176]

Hey, Garey, i see you talk a lot about In a Gadda Da Vida, but you actually never did an analysis on Ron Bushy, so when you have some time, please do it. Here's a link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooTXpYOClrmrla8

[@charlesmagliocco8932]

Moon at his best: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2rFoHmwnbqJfZY

[@markmirche7760]

Very, I don’t know what!

[@philosopher0076]

Definitely another percussionist playing along here with moon. Him alone here...for the most part, would not have sounded so good.

[@jmm7351]

Res ipsa loquitur...

[@RobMonty248]

Sloppy, lol, drums tuned by def man, etc.. lol, If you drink alot, it will sound good though. He is a fantastic drummer on other things, this was rough though... rusty chops.. Conga player, lol, behind curtain?

[@surfcollector]

Love Moon to death but he was a hack outside of The Who. With them he was brilliant!

[@ricschreihofer]

We’ll said

[@stevekeetertheloathlydaddy6636]

As others have pointed out, Keith Moon was on the decline by the time of this video. Way too many drugs slowed him down and hampered his creativity. Still a lot of fun to watch, but far from his best work.

[@ricschreihofer]

These comments where terms which normally have negative connotations are used to elevate his playing “style” are kind of sad. Terms like “unorthodox” or “unique”, don’t flatter him. Inability to be part of the rhythm section, or failure to use a HH, aren’t good. His bombastic playing is definitely one of a kind, but not musical. He’s often described as a master of dynamics, I think it’s just a coincidence. If a non-musically inclined person were to just assemble a kit with no conventional knowledge and banged on it with unmatched sticks, he’d give Moony a run for hi $$$. But it damn sure is entertaining.

[@axiomist1076]

Very good but sounds like a beginner next to Buddy Rich. Buddy is the patron saint of drummers.

[@TheShoemakerb1]

I guess you had to watch a solo, but that was rather sloppy and unimaginative for Keith. I suggest you give him another view. Everybody has their favorite show, but you could pick at random from nearly anything through their last tour (except for the show you mentioned at the Cow Palace where someone put horse tranquilizer in his drink). And not come out badly. He was a drummer who soloed all the time! After '76 they took a break, Moonie's health went downhill, and though there is some footage of the band performing in 1978, Keith was not at his best. He died later that year of an accidental overdose of the drug he was taking to treat his alcoholism.