Scot Halpin Can Play the Drums (The Who - Cow Palace 1973)

[@davidellis5141]

Congratulations on the last video going viral ! Everyone gets 15 minutes of fame Andy said & Scot certainly got his 🥁.

[@SteviesVinylCupboard]

The Short of the same name went ballistic so it inspired me to have a go at a longer version as some didn’t know what it was about. I thought with the extra subs it might get a few hundred at best over some time. I never imagined it too would go crazy. A couple of people wanted Scots full performance so here it is. I have tried to use best available video and sync the best audio to it. Cheers David 👍

[@mobilephoneuser-pr8cj]

Scot should have been hired as drummer after they fired moon.

[@ripplingovercanyons8425]

@@mobilephoneuser-pr8cj I think Moon fired himself by dying

[@davidryan1295]

There should be an added category in the R&R Hall of Fame that would have Scot Halpin inducted. That category would include whoever the guy was who turned off Yoko Ono's mic on the Mike Douglas show.

[@josephlalock8378]

yeah right. we can't even get true rock n rollers in the rock n roll hall of fame let alone rock n rollers who saved the day. but they have no problem getting hip hop and country artists in it. i think it should be abolished.

[@anthonyfuentes1417]

The Mic 😂🤣😄😅😆

[@FERNANDOGONZALEZ-pb6re]

The so called Rock and Roll H.O.F. is nothing but a pathetic joke.

[@dcore64]

@@josephlalock8378 I think they just call themselves the music hall of fame and let someone else deal with the rock n roll HOF. JUST ROCK! From Elvis to present. Put everyone in that deserves it. It has been turned into such a joke.

[@dcore64]

Right on both counts!

[@casst346]

what a night out for Scot! i'm sure he could never ever have dreamed that would or could happen! RIP Scot!

[@cbob213]

I really hope they invited this dude backstage after the show and he got to party with them. What a legend

[@SteviesVinylCupboard]

He did indeed, cheers 👍

[@bindig1]

I clearly remember when this happened. Sadly, I know Scott has since passed away but what an extraordinary experience that must have been. Pulled out of the audience to fill in for Keith Moon in The Who's heyday. Probably the best rock and roll band at the time. I saw them numerous times including this tour. Lynyrd Skynyrd was the opening band

[@bubhub64]

Rip Scot Halpin.

[@brandonlefton1346]

Is he really dead?

[@bubhub64]

@@brandonlefton1346 He died back in 2008 from brain cancer.

[@brandonlefton1346]

@@bubhub64 That sucks. At least he lived a dream!

[@bubhub64]

@@brandonlefton1346 He sure did.

[@danamah710]

😔😔😔

[@DayBeforeTomorrow]

My kid sister and late older brother were both at this concert. My sister told me after that it was so loud in the Palace that you couldn't really hear the drums as an instrument! She said the music was like thunder, which made it hard to discern any particular instrument! But she also said that the stand-in for Keith did a good job!

[@baldino3366]

Can you imagine the adrenaline going while doing that? Amazing

[@electricnut8489]

First I have heard of this and it is an awesome story. Who else would have the balls to do this? He is a hero in several ways... yeah he save the Who which is the best thing ever, but then he is a legend to show people you just have to go for it when it's your time to shine. This is another story for Rock and Roll fame and history for sure. I'm so sad to hear he's no longer with us but damn what a bad ass 19 year old!

[@davefieramosca6974]

Imagine sitting in for Keith Moon , and playing his drums. As a drummer myself I would be totally mind blown.

[@SteviesVinylCupboard]

The guy did great considering, cheers 👍

[@luiszuluaga6575]

Absa-freakin’ lootly! 😳🤷🏻‍♂️🥁

[@cbob213]

I really hope he got to party with them afterwards.

[@jewelhaines8842]

What a amazing thing to of happened for that guy!! He was a great drummer! ❤

[@epicycles700]

I remember Daltrey saying some time afterwards, "None of the papers picked up on it but that drummer was good!"

[@MrAschiff]

The drummer said he was supposed to get paid but never did. He passed away fairly recently.

[@SteviesVinylCupboard]

''Afterwards, he was taken backstage, along with his friend Mike, joined the band for a drink and snacks, and was given a Who concert jacket, which Halpin said was stolen from him later that night''

[@Coxtoasten12]

@@MrAschiff Yea if I were Pete I would have made sure he got paid. A session player pay at least.

[@adrianpoesiat]

@@MrAschiff🙏❤️

[@enricoholley7658]

He was paid 1000 with a thanku note saying he saved the show. Allegedly that is...​@SteviesVinylCupboard

[@1967DIF]

A real " Join Together With The Band" - Fantastic!

[@LaserRanger15]

What pros these guys are...and what an experience, that he'd cherish forever.

[@bathsheba56]

I do believe Pete when he said he hated touring with The Who. Can you imagine? He's an artist whom any Who fan justly gives lots of allowance for his frankness and sensitivity--and the music. I love this guy and his music. It's meant so much to me.

[@danamah710]

A dream gig of a lifetime for Mr. Halpern - seeing Pete, John and Roger guiding, encouraging and gelling with Scott really was memorable. Thanks for sharing!

[@SteviesVinylCupboard]

Thanks for stopping by, appreciate the comment👍

[@cpm1003]

Hearing this story for the first time, and it just brings a smile to my face. Very cool!

[@hereandthere9023]

It's fun to see how the greats out there keep performing in spite of their obstacles. The way The Who brought Scot on to finish out the show reminds me a little bit of how Stevie Ray Vaughan once changed out a guitar with a broken string in the middle of a tune for a good guitar without missing a beat. These things make legends.

[@Tutankhamen210]

I had never heard this story until the morning of Thursday, August 13, 2024. What a great moment in the annals of rock 'n' roll history. Bravo to Scot!

[@Cablecol]

I just found out about Scott Halpin too..may he rest in peace-- apparently he passed in 2008 at 54 years young💔

[@RFToob]

Scott be like…holy sh*t I am playing Keith’s kit with the F’n Who! Ok…now can leave this planet a happy man.

[@barrykusler7832]

Drum/guitar techs should always know their guy's stuff. Especially if your guy is Keith Moon! Great job Scot!

[@Coxtoasten12]

A memory for a life time. You talk about pressure.

[@rupe53]

I can just picture Scot applying to play with another band and they ask if he's got any experience. Well, I played a short set withThe Who. Ever hear of them?

[@s.henrlllpoklookout5069]

Scott Halpin: "Man, it would be cool to jam with The Who." Keith Moon: "Hand me my drugs."

[@mrJimCharles]

That really is a good one lol!!

[@Peyote1312]

"Oi, jolly day guv'na! I've just taken whale sedatives, I have I have." -Keith Moon

[@KetchLambier]

One of the greatest and wackiest moments in all of Rock n Roll history. Scott was my cousin and I was there that night with him. We recently lost him. The band did send him a check for $1,000 afterwards. They told him he saved the show and he really did.

[@stingylizard]

Amazing life experience,salute Scott and family

[@badtripmoses]

Every skilled drummers dream come true!! RIP Scott!

[@dcore64]

R.I.P. Scott. Well done man.

[@vox_muppet7921]

@@dcore64 Yeah, he really seemed like a positive brotha. Cheers Cous>

[@rupe53]

$1000 was a large sum in those days. With inflation, it's probabaly near $10k these days.

[@retromusings]

I had no idea this happened. Thanks for putting this up. Really enjoyed watching!

[@SteviesVinylCupboard]

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍

[@atreb56]

Thanks for this. The Who is my favorite group. Scot was great.

[@SteviesVinylCupboard]

Thanks for stopping by, appreciate the comment, cheers 👍

[@Magravated]

Thanks for posting this. My Grandson (a teen) didn't believe me.😆

[@SteviesVinylCupboard]

No problem, appreciate your comment, cheers 👍

[@packhams4]

Huge thanks for finding and putting up this great piece of rock history. The additional info was excellent to see. Hail Scot Halpin for filling the Giant Moo's Shoes! There isnt enough stuff like this on KZbin!

[@SteviesVinylCupboard]

Thank you for the nice comment, appreciate it 👍

[@ronwhitfield8356]

I went the next nite after seeing live footage on the late news saying they'd be in LA for Thanksgiving for a pair of shows. we got 2 encores.

[@bumblethebeadle3504]

First time I heard "Naked Eye" was on the Odds & Sods lp in '75. Can't believe how tight Scott was on it in '73!

[@TT64NOVASS]

Love ain't for keeping on that album had Leslie West on lead guitar , the local record store guy thought i was nuts when i told him that was on Odds and Sods .

[@marvindebot3264]

Anyone familiar with Moon's drumkit will know how intimidating those must have been. You did yourself proud Scotty. What an experience, the memory of a (far too short) lifetime.

[@axetu]

That is just awesome and great footage! Thank you for posting this. There is so much going on here on so many levels!

[@SteviesVinylCupboard]

Thanks for the compliment, much appreciated, cheers 👍

[@cbob213]

I really hope they invited this dude backstage after the show and he got to party with them. What a legend!

[@SteviesVinylCupboard]

They did indeed 👍

[@SunnnyDay]

Rock is sometimes more than the music itself, it's a spectacle. What happens on stage can only have meaning because of the audience. This historic event is the complete merger of the rock spectacle and the audience !!

[@karlfowler3742]

What a great story. RIP Scott Halpin that was awesome.

[@balsaboy55]

dude did great.....

[@stevesulak9487]

I knew it happened. But i never knew there was a recording of it other than Pete asking if someone could play the drums. What a hero. 7 month old me would have loved to have been there.

[@TheMOLTENPLANET]

I recently wandered into the CowPalace in the middle of a workday, what a vibe there.

[@xianshep]

I'm by no means a super fan - although I rate them in my top five or ten of all-time great rock bands - but I had NO idea that footage of this event existed. Amazing!

[@peterwynberg]

Absolutely incredible!

[@winstonslone2797]

That had to be that kids dream come true. He's a good drummer. Wonder if he had a music career. He can always say he played with the Who.

[@stevecharlton145]

Fucking fantastic story. When rock and roll was exactly that. Well done scott. What a performance

[@petehiggins3582]

I’ve seen the first 1-2 minutes on the “30 Years Max RnB” history of the band ( up to at least the mid 90s I believe ) DVD - I didn’t know these extra features were out there. All I know is if I was Scott, I’d be sitting there on Keith’s kit.. - not believing that they saw me raise my hand to begin with- as Pete asked for a “good drummer” never mind trying to show Pete I can do as well as the times I’ve made believe I was Keith at home. Now what ?? Lol - Those guys at work/school will never believe this ! ( no KZbin back in 1973!) I wonder if they had a way to take a group shot and mail to him to show friends. Or did Pete share his brandy!

[@monoped8437]

great scot

[@dayuhanspace]

Similar things happen to any band bu this one is legendary

[@MarinxxxEagle]

Hats off to Townshend for how he handled the situation with Keith and Scott. He saved the gig.

[@SteviesVinylCupboard]

He did great 👍

[@mykelengieza7057]

This is why you always bring your glove to Fenway.....

[@seesaw1969]

wow...awesome!!

[@luiszuluaga6575]

Pete Townsend is doing a phenomenal job leading this drummer through some random material. 🤷🏻‍♂️😅

[@scottrobbins6216]

Halpin took the challenge and owned it like a boss

[@mrguitarger]

That's intuitive communication

[@brandonlefton1346]

Talk about a fantasy come to life

[@bobfrist9800]

Scot played bass with Jerry Farnsworth guitar& me on harp. he made our group. we were 3 good players, & Scot pulled us higher. fine fine Scot

[@Jay-nq2jl]

Literally every kids rock n roll dream

[@SteviesVinylCupboard]

👍

[@MeatSteeple]

Wow, where did you find this footage! Absolutely brilliant and so interesting to watch. Thanks!

[@SteviesVinylCupboard]

You're welcome, thanks for stopping by 👍

[@InnocentAbyssinianCat-eb7ge]

When given the opportunity this guy Scott would have probably been half keen and half nervous with no rehearsal and getting on someone else's set up is always tricky apart from some minor errors he's done really well

[@SLiMCHiCKeN5150]

19 🤪. Huge Who fan 🤟. Gets tickets to see the sold out concert 😁. Front row, awesome 😲. Ends up onstage to replace Keith Fu*#in Moon ⁉️😲. Absolutely nails it 💯. I hope he got laid and partied with them after 😂 🤟

[@nicksantus5307]

I'd heard about this First time seeing or hearing. Wow the kid done good Did he go on to play in any known bands. Ya go to see your fav band and end up playing on stage with them lol brilliant

[@markjamesmeli2520]

The kid came through!!

[@williambattline3420]

I always had doubts about this story. It is hard to believe that there was no one in the Who's crew (drum tech maybe?) that could have filled in for Keith.

[@TweedSuit]

0:38 - They play See Me Feel Me without Keith.... Ox: No problem

[@andrewsdiycrafts7416]

My god he must of had nerves of steel to get u and do that

[@MikeGervasi]

Once he got over the fear he loosened up. I'd have played the F out of those drums even if it killed me by the end. "I'd die for you to play with The Who"

[@aturogs1954]

As a retired musician, lead guitarist, who once had the chance to perform onstage, I can safely say the drummer's post is one of the most difficult. Along with the bass, the drummer sets the foundation of a song, kind of giving signals to the rest of the group where in the song the band already is at certain points in time, and sets most of the accents. Here, a guest musician without proper rehearsal, stands in for a big-name band and its drummer. And beats through to the finish. How difficult can things get for him?

[@SteviesVinylCupboard]

He did a fantastic job considering. Especially as Moon would play lead drums at time and always switching from syncing with John or Pete. If you look at the IoW 1970 concert its fascinating how Moon constantly looks over to John and Pete switching to and fro supporting, filling, leading all the time. I have a short that's done very well 'Keith plays along with the vocals' which shows how gifted he was in the studio. For Scott to even get through Naked Eye, with its changing tempos, would take any drummer alot pr practice to get up to speed, it shows the guy had alot of heart. Thanks for stopping by cheers 👍

[@michaelg6641]

Seems like they were ready for this to happen at some point.. Petes like lll lead you and Roger didnt bat an eye once they heard Scott could play good..like Pete said .. then Pete just turns around and carries on jamming

[@tommyrawlings3046]

There's no way in a million years this would happen today!!! They be worried about lawsuits and so forth

[@billw7213]

King for a day

[@FERNANDOGONZALEZ-pb6re]

I did the same for JIMI HENDRIX...but all it was but an awesome acid trip.

[@rickferrari9042]

I thought that was Kenny Jones filling in for Keith moon

[@avalanche9026]

Practice ? No. This is the way real players they make it happen on the spot.

[@majorpayne8373]

I saw the Who a few days earlier than this in LA.

[@erichinton5774]

And how were they then???

[@StarchildeX]

You couldn't have. This is their first U.S. show for their Quadraphenia tour

[@fdk7014]

Sounds like Scott Halping did a great job!

[@bobbyblenio4571]

I grew up in SF…been to the Cow Palace Many Times…I Raced my Dirtbike there….I saw Elvis there…I saw Lynard Skynard there 🤑🦾🔥

[@pmpwiz]

Scot's Wikipedia page says "Formerly of The Who".

[@MrMjolnir69]

Another night at the office the 'orrible ones then. That's Showbiz.

[@mackermaldrill2656]

I'm sure Scot Halpin did a fine job, but wouldn't Moon's drum tech be a more logical person to take Keith's place? Also, does anyone know if Scot was paid what Keith would have for that night? I believe it was rightly deserved.

[@mikewindsoar3168]

I heard the band sent him a check for $1000 but I didn’t fact check it

[@michaelcorkery7108]

I read about the show. It was said The Who gave him a tour jacket, but it was stolen.

[@TheMOLTENPLANET]

He was probably taking care of Keith?

[@vintagemxer9165]

As a drummer myself, I can see how he was lost as these songs were a mess and very vague. It was like they were just wingin' it.

[@jlobiafra]

Most in the audience aren't drummers so they probably didn't even notice. They were probably just happy the show went on. I mean I can't imagine the pressure that kid had and he probably out did the expectations

[@ellinoreholmerofficial]

Do you have the full set? Would be great to see!!!

[@SteviesVinylCupboard]

It is available but just wanted to tell this story. I did this video because a commenter on the previous video wanted Scots full performance to do it justice. Thanks for stopping by cheers 👍

[@ellinoreholmerofficial]

@@SteviesVinylCupboard Can you please post it? Or is there anywhere else to watch it? Thank's!

[@chiefmouser7]

Would appreciate that too!

[@mikebarker9187]

Kid didn’t know Naked Eye

[@christopherdavison652]

I love Keith, but dude, you had a job to do. You can't be incapacitaed on a gig.

[@SteviesVinylCupboard]

It sure was a regrettable incident but different times back then with Rock n Roll excess. I understand it was a tough time in Keith’s personal life too so that may have been a factor, cheers

[@markstevens1729]

@@SteviesVinylCupboard you’d do better, spend less time, chronicling the non-sh!tstorm moments in Moony’s life. Talented and troubled. Like that’s never happened before.

[@DrummerJay74]

He pulled a Jim Morrison.

[@kevmac1230]

Not like filling in for a blues band or the like.Lots of intricate parts,stop and starts,build ups etc.And doing a reasonable job even is an accomplishment. Not too many have a memory such as Scott got that night.

[@blastingcapps4341]

I often wonder if they paid him

[@ph7080]

Apparently the band mailed him a check for $1000

[@Sweet--Richard.4981]

Seems like they could have got a roadie?

[@kitten643]

Wasn't there a opening band ? A drummer who could have helped?

[@fz7091]

The opening band was Lynyrd Skynyrd. Their drummer refused to take over

[@kitten643]

@@fz7091 He couldn't fill Keith Moons shoes !

[@padmusic387]

Did they pay him? Good job Scot.

[@adamweston4152]

No they didn't (honestly) , after the gig they took Scott backstage for drinks and Pete gave him a tour jacket which was stolen from Scott later that night. Scott deserved to be paid for his outstanding performance. He has since passed away.

[@padmusic387]

@@adamweston4152 Thanks, interesting. It's against the law to hire someone, put them to work, and not pay. That pay plus iterest is a lot of money owed to his family.

[@jakemore2024]

@@padmusic387that’s the Who..lol

[@seanjohnson6352]

1000.00 bucks was sent to him by Townsend

[@delboytrotter2042]

Crazy.. Thats how music was back in the day. Now its sanitized too much. Even the crazy stories sound created TO be a crazy story and not organic. Nowadays if this happened id say it was created to gain headlines.

[@rogfusionkid]

I think the kid did good those are not easy circumstances. His mistake was he should have been hitting the drums much harder

[@bobkish824]

Too bad Jimmie Nicol wasn't in the audience!

[@Sid-gu5qk]

The drum tech couldn't fill in?

[@anthonysmith-uw9is]

they asked the lynyrd skynrd drummer , who was supporting them to fill in, but he bottled it

[@model_number_band]

All the staged audience participation today (for waiting social media cameras).... This is legit... What a moment. Halpin - WHO ARE YOU????????

[@richardbelisle4807]

Tulinal.

[@DerGlaetze]

The Bay Area has plenty of talented musicians.

[@bikebeerrun1960]

Should have fired moon right then.

[@Flongowild]

Noooooo, please! Anyone can have an off-day and Moon is/was the best, a true rock-n-roller!

[@ronaldyardley8965]

@@Flongowild think it was more than an off day!!

[@mradvance2go17]

You realize how lucky Pete was to have a rhythm section of Entwistle and Moon? Arguably rocks finest.

[@SlipKid1975]

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@scottarivett496]

Townshend wanted to a times, I’m sure this was one of them. He said he played steady rhythm on guitar because somebody had to. Moon’s constant rolling and crashing was/is attractive to the average listener but to play with it is not always what you want as a musician, even if it’s not late or out of time. Most of the time you want a steady beat that forms a foundation with a solid footing. You never want to have to count beats in your head because the drummer is tommy rolling and crashing all over the place. But I have to admit Moon has always been one of my all time favorite rock drummers to listen to. 🥁

[@tennwilcox8663]

And yes the Muppets character Animal is Keith Moon. 😊

[@kitten643]

@@tennwilcox8663 BILL Ward is animal !

[@danieledwards1422]

There's one that someone needs to do is Where is Scot Halpin today???? That's a interview I'd love to see....

[@EnchantedStarlight]

He passed away in 2008, I think.

[@danieledwards1422]

Bummer 🫤