keith moon biography 1

[@RichardMedhurst]

Whether Keith had ADHD or not is irrelevant. His playing is beyond an attention disorder. That guy was as talented as they come. Will never be another like him, ever in human history.

[@terrybono5995]

i think he was autistic and def a scumbag wife beater

[@Ginger7024]

He may have been ADHD - but he was also severely bipolar - reading about his life tells of periods of depression and inactivity - followed by periods of extreme energy and mania - this is bipolar - this is the greatest drummer and rock legend of all time...so complex and unfortunately hellbent on a path of self destruction with no way to "fix" him without taking his magic away....thanks for all the entertainment and kickass music you left for us Keith - you are still missed 33 years later......

[@fis085]

took longer then i thought but a great drummer, seen the who in dublin this summer, were never the same without him

[@nevasnitch]

im mexican too, moonie was a true legend and a great drummer!!!!!!!!!!!!! THEWHO ES LA ONDA!

[@plofus]

Never seen this before,thank you for putting this up.

[@alexwilde1975]

Charismatic chap. Like Brian Jones, Keith looked way older than his actual age towards the end.

[@moonriser1]

I always think the same thing when I watch live footage of them. How much of the time the camera is on him. He really was the focal point of the band.

[@jtdiego]

Fletcher's book is a great read for anyone who wants to learn more about Moonie.

[@PoppaBlue59]

I love The Who and have for years, but I just hate to see a fine guitar smashed to bits. Never got used to that. R.I.P Keith.

[@tinkabella1969]

For a hypo active kid,he found drumming was his outlet and passion and became his life... to entertain .... for us to enjoy:-).

[@Ginger7024]

RIP errr rock and roll heaven....forever missed from this earth...taken from us far too soon 41 years ago today...😢

[@Rikkcas]

Thank you for that nice comment in the longer video from ‘ behind the music’ , defending him. I have no idea how old the guy that responded to you was. But he had a bit of a nose in the air energy..no doubt. As if he was famous or any better and succesful. I doubt he ever saw KM or the Who live back in the day to appreciate the intense creativity and R&R energy. Sure.. for the younger ones it may not be ‘technical’. And so what? It’s Rock & Roll. But todays music, as well as with many bands that have come after the WHO, just can’t capture that same raw feeling and emotion. Those were truly the days. I had a friend that worked for BGP in SF back then. He got me backstage when the Who played Winterland. I got drunk with them all and had some great laughs. KM was as good as Robin Williams.. almost, as far as comedy. The highlight was when Entwhistle took me onstage before the show and let me play his Sunn stack. When we went back to the green room, KM winked at me and jokingly said.. “ when Johnny quits, we’ll call you, mate”. I’ll never forget it. I was also at the Cow Palace concert too. It was a shame to see KM slowly destroy himself...much like many of them did... Janice, Morrison, Jaco, Jimi. I saw them all. It killed me when one of them died. 😔 But it was truly ‘Our Generation’. And there will never be another as good, or that created as many memories and great rock songs. Todays music aint got the same soul... no doubt. If you were around back then you remember. And you know. RIP KM & JE. They’re up here with the rest of the heavenly band.. still rockin out. 🙂👊🏼 Blessings and peace to you. ✌️

[@Ginger7024]

Rikk Kazz thank you so much for the sweet reply🤗🤗🤗 Kind words mean so much now days in this “me” world. Unfortunately, I am a gen X...not born until 70....Keith died when I was 8 years old...I say unfortunately because I belong to the boomer culture in many ways....I have many (4) older siblings that are boomers and grew up on the music that I love...the best music ever made.... when I was about 8 I got a small record player for Christmas and when we were at a thrift shop, my mom told me to get some used 45s out of a box and pinball wizard/see me feel me was among the random handful I got....we were very poor, but very happy. It was by far my favorite record-my brother told me about the movie Tommy...I didn’t get to see it until I was about 12 and in the rural area I grew up in-I met my best friend about this time and she was 2 years older than me and a hard core Who fan...She was a fan of Pete...our other fan adored Roger....I was a Keith fan and we all adored John. I didn’t know KM was gone when I met her and I was devastated when she told me he died in 78. I have been a Who and KM fan ever since I started listening to music on my own. The are by far my favorite band-their sound is unique and it was the drums that made me take note of the brilliant songs...Keith’s played drums like a tympanic journey that make them very special, unlike sterile time keeping in most songs.I have heard so many stories...showing many sides of Keith...from hanging out with “Tramps” to crying and searching for Kim when she finally left him...he was damaged as all people are...but funny and sweet and generous and the epitome of the sex, drugs and rock and roll that is exciting and fun (but, obviously extremely unhealthy). He got trapped in his own persona of self destruction and it is tragic. Anyone that says he couldn’t play the drums is a musical idiot. I can’t stand toxic people and can’t understand why they think they need to litter the memorial tributes to other people’s musical icons...so I tell them about it. I don’t go to videos of bands I don’t care for to tell their fans that their taste sucks and it really irks me when people act all high and mighty by putting others down-if they were half as talented as Keith, they would have much more creative things to do than troll greatly missed gifted musicians that passed over 40 years ago.... I loved your story and love reading comments and stories from people that were lucky enough to see the live shows that I enjoy listening to and or watching and the super lucky people like you that were blessed to meet and interact with him and the band....so, that’s again for the kind words! God bless and Rock and Roll forever....reminds me of one of my favorite Kiss songs....God gave rock and roll to you....he loaned us his best musicians for a short time, but many of his musical angels couldn’t survive here, so their time was short and bright and their gifts should be celebrated......

[@MonteCarloGaz]

Legend especially in his target shirt !!

[@acerb4566]

If Moon had met Mozart!, the party would have lasted 6 months!!

[@MrUndersolo]

That is the problem with modern rock: no more wild men willing to look into the maw of madness... Keith, we miss you...

[@roseblake5803]

He had a face of an angel.

[@terrymod]

My fucking HERO.....

[@LeaCoad]

godbless you keith pure genius fantastic drummer the best x

[@vidvid12]

God bless The Who ! For all eternity God bless Keith Moon God bless John Entwhistle! Keith Moon is the most legendary drummer who ever lived !:D

[@BrickUnit]

I think its amazing how roger manages to maintain is looks at 60. I bet if keith were still around he would probably look at least 80

[@Musique61414]

There may be better drummers, but he was the best in my mind. He really brought the fun.

[@Hady1994]

I mean, thats a really good video. I love Keith Moon and it has a lot of info about him.

[@buschnic61]

For animal instinct music, you need an animal man on drums-for percussive genius in the Who-you need Keith-the best of both worlds-He brought Krupa to art and to rock and roll-Not too well guided-but his footprint in the art form of music is the size of Godzilla's and not to be denied-NO other drummer would have ever worked.

[@sleeplessintokyo]

rip Keith. i miss ur Moon.

[@ObscuredByClouds21]

insane is a legal definition, not a clinical definition. Dementia is a deterioration of cognitive abilities due to age or age related illness (I mean 60 y/o +) His talent wasn't due to any mental illness. He was just an awesome drummer with an exotic personality.

[@stephencheevers7531]

My Boy is one of the best Books on any rock star ever. You end up not liking him a lot after reading it. But its a great read.

[@jjrr1151]

stephen cheevers

[@moonriser1]

Thanks for the tip. I am currently reading Dear Boy, Then I will try and get My Boy. I'm thinking that any of these books that cover him completely and get into his dark side, will talk about his abusive tendencies towards the women in his life. I think it's very sad that he behaved that way, unfortunately it is part of the total picture that was Keith Moon. I do wonder if it was because of the undiagnosed ADD he suffered from, or his excessive alcohol intake.

[@AgentXPQ]

Hey 4rainbowed, that was very very well put.

[@DearWhoGirl]

So great and interesting to know what kind of person keith moon was

[@michaelohare6498]

yes,i'm from chicago,my fav band

[@Hady1994]

That was really good.

[@moonriser1]

I was on Amazon looking for a book on Keith. There are a few of them, and I was wondering if anyone would give me some guidance as to which I should buy? At least which one I should start with.

[@gta4rulzu]

so it may seem like a stupid question but can someone explain to me what the teacher meant by Retartedly Artistic?

[@christinecollins6648]

I am thinking autistic, a savant- what once was known as idiot- savant. I believe Keith was full intelligence- but hyper and impulsive- and importantly brilliant

[@jimmulligan2067]

Keith didn't die until he quit drinking. God I miss him. Alcohol has a bad rap.

[@JormaX]

@ManilaSyndicate in tony fletchers biography about keith moon there was a speculation that he probably had borderline personality disorder..

[@5jerry1]

@cholulasaucehot I didn't know that, but it doesn't surprise me. But I have always thought they look A LOT like one another. And you say he modeled "Arthur" after him? He did a VERY good job!

[@bangbangdivine]

Tré Cool. No question.

[@DearWhoGirl]

Where did u get this from?

[@LAYZBOY5]

Where Can I get this On DVD?

[@cactaceous]

I know what ADHD is. I had it, and was prescribed Ritalin in second grade. I'm not hyperactive anymore. I was just making a joke, I didn't ask for a Dr's consultation. But thanks.

[@MiriamZamoraC]

Keith fuckung awesome Moon!

[@yaknbo]

ADD? Gimme a break. If you can play drums or do anything the way he did any behavioral disadvantage is meaningless.

[@Ezekiel_Lezama]

hi,i use to have the vh1 keith moon behind the music file but i lost it,anyone out there who knows where can i get it again thank so much.

[@Moonielover46]

HA! at 9:26 it say's take 30!!! hahahaha! R.I.P Keith Moon the best n most eccentric drummer ever!

[@MrDrRockn1]

long live the "bell boy"

[@cmob0015]

I wonder if it wasn't more that ADD? Good for him that he found the band and good for us. :)

[@moonriser1]

That's good to know.

[@MrHeitz17]

Why is the narrator Squidward?

[@Redshift313]

Moon... ??? What's A Hi-Hat ???

[@macthedrummer1]

How he didn`t break both wrist`s @2:02 is beyond me.

[@brownrich]

Can you believe this guy? Keith Moon 🌜.

[@weatherkop]

It's all rock n roll.

[@ViniciusFiocco]

I need english subtitles

[@whonut]

Yes I am.

[@5jerry1]

@Snotra If Dudley Moore hadn't fallen ill and died, he would have been PERFECT in the role.

[@RikiNewtonMusicianSongwriter]

Fucking hell !! Where's part fucking 2 ????????????????

[@shmadsta]

Lol his schoolmate at the beginning seemed quite fond of him didn't he? :P

[@Grip489]

too arms for keith moon hip hip hooray

[@JoshRobertson142]

@ViniciusFiocco this is english

[@5jerry1]

@gwillo1 And yet you still came to this page and posted here.

[@derrickvanier9194]

you just won

[@whonut]

I have it on DVD, i'll burn you a copy if you want? For free of course!

[@BrickUnit]

what is a 32 year supposed to look like?

[@chetansingh2006]

He was highly depressed coming from poverty and working class background and the drugs and overdose and late night got to him i guess

[@swisscottagecleanairaction]

The world's greatest rock drummer was a manic depressive who killed his own body guard and thought it was hilarious.

[@questioneverything-rf3yf]

Wrong. It states in some detail both here and in other biographical content wherein the issue is addressed, exactly the opposite.

[@swisscottagecleanairaction]

@@questioneverything-rf3yf are you saying he didn't think his pranks were hilarious?

[@questioneverything-rf3yf]

@swisscottagecleanairaction No. I'm saying that one incident that took his drivers life haunted him the remainder of his days, he saw zero humor in, and was actually the result of an accident rather than one of his pranks. He, and his companions were just trying to get away from an angry mob. No prank involved.

[@Aquineton]

RIP

[@MsFanmail]

i would have loved to go clubbing with him if he was still alive he would be old enough to be my father.

[@TheJasonvorhes]

That was my brother i fucking hate The Who, R.I.P. Keith Moon *crys*

[@MsFanmail]

wish i went partying with him

[@donbut66]

Punk rock is very over rated. The Who is not

[@jessepaprota2860]

How can you die at 32?Just Crazy Reallly!

[@lucycandice676]

+JESSE PAPROTA My fiancée is 25 and has died TWICE (cardiac arrests) but that's what opiates and downers (Heminevrin/Chlormethiazole is BLOODY STRONG that's why it's so hard to get hold of and my fiancée got hold of them but he's got a VERY strong barbiturate/benzodiazepine tolerance so the whole amount of them didn't kill him - give it to a drug-naïve person and 5 would probably kill anyone) but yeah it's NOT that hard to die with chemicals and drugs believe me! There's alcohol then there's pills which in doses too small to see will put you to sleep and you won't wake up!

[@Germania72]

He was just a baby...completely out of control...They don't say much about his childhood except that he was in a working-class family...

[@DJDel1034]

uhhhh... the kinks??

[@bangbangdivine]

Always found Daltry to be a bit paltry

[@TheJasonvorhes]

FUCKING CROSS DRESSER!

[@jimmulligan2067]

The Who invented Punk Rock. Please don't argue the issue. You will lose. History proves me right.