The Who on Keith Moon

Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend and John Entwistle discuss Keith Moon, his playing and his influence on the band.

[@Raughwe]

It is SO transparent that Roger still loves Keith. Look at the expressions he gives listening to the drum track. Keith is still very much a part of Daltrey.

[@TheJohnnyCotts]

In his book, Kenney Jones said that Roger and Keith "got along at not getting along", but when Keith died, Roger began acting like they had always been BFF's.

[@sralyn]

If that Moon movie ever gets made, I nominate Simon Helberg (Big Bang Theory) to play Moonie & Arthur Darvill (Doctor Who) to play my sweet babboo.

[@artlover1477]

@@TheJohnnyCotts I have seen a lot of recent interviews that Daltrey has given concerning Moon. He's never gone on about being his best mate. It's more about his praise for his drummimg abilities and antedotes on Moon's wild antics.

[@DarkeningSkies1]

The Who were close the way a gang were close- they were never best friends, they were work colleagues bonded in a very specific way. They all had periods where they didn’t get along but they still would have killed for each other. It is a unique connection you see in bands that start together as teens and play into adulthood.

[@deborahrobertson7900]

@@DarkeningSkies1 This is a great comment, it really is. It epitomises everything that's said, it isn't knocking anybody or anything, and I'm sure it's so very accurate :-)

[@NAHAJI133]

Keith was like a rare comet that only comes around once in a lifetime.

[@NAHAJI133]

Sadly true of so many artist musical or artistic.

[@foghornleghornii5480]

What a fantastic description to describe a genius that was Keith Moon

[@Jiminy235]

He went to soon

[@GooglSucksDisk]

Once in a lifetime? Keith is more rare than that.

[@jeph33]

Glad it hit us in our lifetimes. Thank you🙂

[@OrbitronFactory]

2:02 to 2:22 makes me so happy. I don't think I've ever seen a vocalist praise a drummer so genuinely. Moon deserves it.

[@chrisarnold2260]

I was going to write something about Roger's reaction at 2:10 and saw your comment. Agree totally.

[@seamusburke639]

Listen closely; it's almost like the crash literally punctuates every line, like a period or comma in a sentence. Most 4/4 drummers wouldn't even think to do that.

[@joeydeemontana182]

Seamus Burke that’s a great comment!!

@@seamusburke639 This was EXACTLY what my father pointed out back in the 80's.. My Father roadied for The Doors in the early 70's and was at the Isle of Wight in 70 and he said Keith would just add so much flare, not just to the vocals, but to all aspects of the song. Things 99% of drummers just dont do or think to even do, they are just concerned with keeping the beat up.

[@nicolasmrn]

@@seamusburke639 Keith Moon, the writer of the drummers.

[@stereopolice]

02:08 - 02:20 the sheer joy expressed by Roger while listing to his former mate is uplifting, refreshing, and priceless. I might need to play this on endless loop on days when I've lost perspective of the little things that make life so worth living.

[@AgentXPQ]

I really love that bit with Daltrey, looking like a Grandfather... with this expression on his face like a kid in a candy store.

[@soryapum4598]

Looking like Rob Brydon

[@sralyn]

He's so gorgeous he makes John F. Kennedy Jr. look like Jabba the Hutt

[@MrAdriaxe]

He played the break straight, then synchronized his flourishes with Daltry's vocal to act like an exclamation mark at the end of the line. Such a unique and brilliant way to drum as an integral part of the band.

[@canyoudigit6321]

Freestyle drumming in the day at its very best with Keith thrashing out with an abandonment power and style which influenced me, and I suspect Blondies drummer Clem Burke. After playing side drums in a marching band as a kid I made my first drum kit from a donated kit without cymbals or bass drum! I love buddy rich as a phenomenon in the drummer world as when he plays he reaches a type of drum solo nirvana. The

[@MrRlwiley]

Daltrey literally lights up when playing Keith's Drum Track on Behind Blue Eyes. he loved Keith.

[@Paul8342]

Roger at the mixing desk is my favourite part of this - it’s clear to see he loved Keith!

[@Omgacow1000]

This video made me love Roger Daltrey more than I already did. Such a great passion and understanding for what Keith did as a drummer

[@groundhog713]

It's obvious from watching this that Keith, John, and Pete all loved and miss Keith. Keith was definitely a game changer in the world of drumming, and he played the drums like it was a lead instrument. He, Roger, Pete and John were powerful together, and it's a shame he and John are no longer around. Rest in power, Keith and John...

[@wrsawy]

I love the fact Roger really gets into the drumming of Keith. He explains it so well.

[@muffs55mercury61]

Moonie's been gone almost 45 years now but his popularity among Who and vintage music lovers has never diminished. I wish he were still here. He would be 76 now (77 come August) I saw The Who in concert but not until 1982 when Kenney Jones was drummer.

[@MrTee-hw7mp]

Always loved his drumming on Who’s Next. “Bargain” has some fills that are just mind blowing.

[@leesaunders1930]

the part where roger is at the mixing desk is absolutely true. I have never and suspect will never hear drumming like that following vocals as Keith did. absolute genius.

[@KristiLEvans1]

Have to agree. Daltrey is adorable in this clip. I rarely apply the word 'adorable' to an adult, but there you have it - the man is adorable as he listens to Moon with vocals.

[@midninteranger4315]

You will never again in your life time see or hear drumming like him RIP Keith Moon

[@kav6666]

I prefer ginger baker

[@Borntu]

​@@kav6666good for you. Clapton's boring

[@pininfrna]

Roger was talking about how Keith played along with the vocals, and played straight rhythm in spots without vocals. A really unusual and "backwards" style, one of the things that makes The Who so unique.

[@tootstanner]

I was fortunate to have seen The Who performing in 76 with Keith Moon!! He had a spectaclar style of playing, a totally unique drummer in every respect! Add the other members, and what you had was a truelly explosive mix!! When Keith sadly died, so to did The Who! It could never be the same...As was the passing of another rock Genius John Entwistle..R.I.P..Keith & John..Long live The Who..

[@jimmylorang995]

I've been listening to the Who since I was about 18. My first record I bought of the Who was an incredible mix of live and studio songs called "The Kids Are Alright". I'm a 53 year old professional guitarist. My favorite Who song is "Won't Get Fooled Again". The drums, especially near the end of the song, were amazing. You can almost smell the drugs when you listen to his playing!

[@joepalooka2145]

The KZbin video of "Who Are You" with the Who in the studio and Keith with the headphones taped to his head, gets my vote as one of the Top 10 KZbin videos. He was truly a phenemenon and it's too bad he's gone.

[@rainmaker5160]

Roger to this day is still nerding out and, dare I say, over the moon about Keith’s playing. And Roger actually got to be in a band with him! That’s too cool.

[@photo2010]

How lucky I feel to have seen The Who with Keith Moon! Unforgettable!

[@noahv4040]

Rogers face when listening to Keith is absolutely amazing

[@AveryDaviesMusic]

So cool how he played the breaks so straight but then just went off with the vocals during verses

[@michaelcallisto]

Keith Moon was the guy who thought up the name for Led Zeppelin. He said that the band would go up "like a lead zeppelin".

[@travisbarker444]

i love keith. When i saw a documentary about his life i cry at the tragic end

[@Charlito732]

Townshend remembered Moon the first years after his death with more affection, fun, kindness and off course celebrated his drumming style. But through the years he started to show some deep resentment towards him. Specially a resentment to Moon for wasting his life. I can understand him.

[@TheJohnnyCotts]

Based on some of the interview clips I've seen, Pete was getting really fed up with Keith's drinking and his inability to play in a more "normal" manner. In his book, Kenney Jones said he was brought in for some of the songs on the Tommy soundtrack because Pete hoped it would make Keith realize he could be replaced if he didn't straighten up. Keith didn't care - he played on the original record and that was all that mattered to him.

[@Charlito732]

@@TheJohnnyCotts Well, yes. Although Townshend in many interviews said when Keith died, that was sort of the end for the band. He still calls him a genius, and have some fun memories. But Keith waste sadly his life and that was way too hard to Pete, and also his drumming skills by 1977 (when Keith returned from Los Angeles) diminish. Pete was tired of that.

[@daniellongstaff3408]

Someone was saying that because of drugs we got a lot of music in the 1960's and 70's. My response was because of drugs there was a lot of music we didn't get in the 1980's and 1990's. I am sad that Keith Moon died. We remember him but when we are gone he will just be a name in music history.

[@russell7054]

​@daniellongstaff3408 one is proof (them) and the other is conjecture (you). The beatles created some of the best sounds, songs, albums when they got into acid. Their music since growing older (they almost all survived!) has been shite.

[@russell7054]

​@@daniellongstaff3408name one legendary band in their prime years doing great innovative music in their 40s and later.....

[@Corporations8MyBaby]

Listen to Ringo's astounding Fill-Sculpture on the song "She Said - She Said" - many drummers have said "I defy you to play those parts and retain that feel." - That generation of drummers had a core of solid time and feel under their 60s wildness. Moon, Mitch, Bonham, and Ringo... forever

[@Dkeosjwp]

@@flynncarter229 Beatles in Many Way still the best and Over The Who

[@vgr112261]

@@flynncarter229 who’s records?

[@belejSLO]

Keith Moon was one of the first rockstars as an individual... smashing hotel rooms driving cars in the swimming pools and smashing his drum kits at gigs....

[@filolovejoy]

I love the look in Daltrey's eyes when he reminisces like this! Too cool. Any music lover can listen to Moonie, Bonham, or Peart and instantly recognize its them. Like SRV, Santana, Jimi, Slowhand ... or the Ox, John paul Jones, Jaco et al. You can hear musical genius within seconds, and this is where Moonie just absolutely farking shines. IMHO, his unfortunate death marked the end of the Who.

[@jonapplegate6695]

Kind of amazing when you think about what an awesome song Behind Blue Eyes is, it sounds just as good with Just Roger and Keith. Also want to point out, after all the animosity Keith had towards Roger, Daltrey is his biggest champion. That is class.

[@qmnnvrdyz8965]

Keith Moon...still my favorite drummer of all time!

[@StewartNicolasBILLYCONNOLLY]

Townshend's talent would never have been heard if it hadn't been for Keith Moon. The amazing vocals of Daltrey, followed by Keith, the solid bass of the legendary Entwhistle and the brilliant guitar work and songwriting of Peter....nowhere without the GENIUSES of the Dear Boy....

[@5jerry1]

~ Stop spelling Entwistle's name with an h. It's depressing how many people do this.

[@arthurbishop3173]

John was a HELLUVA LOT MORE than 'a solid bass player'. Jeez, he was the the LEAD player of the band, far out ahead (musically) than the other 3, providing improvising, extra melody, horn parts/chords, organizing arrangements, etc. He was named #1 rock bass player of the 20th century ffs...SO...paraphrasing John Malkovich to Clint Eastwood in 'In the Line of Fire': "SHOW JOHN SOME GODDAMN RESPECT!!!!".

[@jimwelsh997]

You have just told us about the greatest rock band ever THE WHO. Everyone in the who are at the top of what they do. BASS PLAYER John entwistle the best DRUM'S Keith Moon the greatest ever. Roger Best front man and Pete Townshend a musical genius and one of the greatest guitar player. THE VERY FIRST SUPER GROUP THE WHO.

[@jennifer60656]

"They" say you are only as good as the people you work with.

[@Coolinbnyoncrack]

There are 5 drummers of which I hold to the highest of regards... John Bonham, Keith Moon, Ian Paice, Bill Ward, and Neil Peart. They all had their own incredible styles and playing abilities, but sadly... Bonham and Moon are not with us anymore and consequently can not share with us their life, vibrance, and abilities. They are and always will be legends.

[@jamesflores6133]

and now, Neil.. 😥

[@groksr]

Roger at the control board listening to Keith is priceless.

[@JacopoDeBenedictis1983]

@RogerDaltryRocks He undoubtfully was a genius, but he also suffered from bipolar disorder. Despite how great he was, there's still something obscure and pretty allarming about his personality, and you can tell by his facial expressions that he isn't always in control of himself.

[@russell7054]

"Not in control of himself" He was high as a kite, sherlock

[@myrixflix]

I was fortunate enough to be of that age group lucky enough to see "The Who" live several times with all four original members. I wouldn't trade it for anything. The music we listened to is now considered "classic rock," never thought that would happen. These guys were my favorites and it's so sad to see them today. Keith & John are gone. Roger & Pete try to carry on without them but there comes a time when it's best to let the archival footage speak for itself.

[@skankhunt-vw8xr]

Is it true that they were the loudest rock and roll band to ever hit the stage?

[@TuberOnTheLoose]

+Roy Rogers At one time they were listed in The Guinness Book of World Records for having the loudest live show at 126 dB, measured at a distance of 32 meters from the speakers at a concert on 31 May 1976. I've been given to understand that the Guinness people have removed it from the book so that other bands would have no incentive to try to top it.

[@FeelingShred]

You must also have seen the "true" Pink Floyd playing "Astronomy Domine" live? That must been glorious. The studio version I still hold up as top 3 finest moments in rock history

[@____Ai____]

Roger is soo cute in this how he totally amazed about Keith....

[@sralyn]

Yes...yes he is!

[@user-ce2fb1qm2w]

His talent is and always will be one of a kind! I love you, Keith Moon!

[@johnk6982]

Keith Moon! Godspeed ! Very solid drummer, some nights! Other night's unable to play. One of a kind! Still miss him.

[@peternyc]

Roger's description of Keith's approach of playing to the vocals is so cool. I bought Who's Next in 1970 when I was 9 years old and have been hooked ever since. I was really into the Mahavishnu Orchestra and its drummer from their second formation - Narada Michael Walden. Both Keith and Walden have really similar approaches to playing, and now I understand.

[@williamhulser7354]

The Who are my favorite band: the anger, the energy, the raw power, the voice of the common people... Keith Moon may not have been the most technically accomplished drummer, but he was perfect for The Who. And The Who wouldn't have nearly been what they were without him.

[@wrsawy]

lol, I love how Roger is so into Keith here. He has a true passion for his band and a great drummer. Make no mistake, the WHO fought and fought a lot. But in the end, they played great music. (the greatest accomplishments in life are a result of conflict!)

[@travelinben1966]

Absolutely one of the best rock drummers ever.

[@GazeOnWaterlooSunset]

I love Roger! He's so great...

[@cabininthewoods3750]

I enjoy playing guitar to Keith's drumming. Only when I'm in perfect sync to the song do I see the absolute genius of Keith's drumming, it's an amazing feeling.

[@DeafFret]

With Keith gone, The Who was a shadow of its former self.

[@arthurbishop3173]

They were NEVER the same again, not even after 'The Who by Numbers', or even 'Quadrophenia' really.

[@KiraShirleeAnimates]

at 1:44 - 2:20 Roger Daltrey looks like a geeky who fan rather than the lead singer

[@mankuro]

Thats how you usually look after 50 years+ of being a famous rock star

[@bryanbehooved1546]

Sweet, isn't it? Roger is just tickled listening to Keith.

[@questionauthority7377]

Your a fucking Asshole

[@wildbillharding]

Question Authority - you're a moron. If you can't write English, don't post. It's "you're." "Your" is possessive, as in "your English is crap."

[@MFChewy22]

Keith Moon was one of the greatest rock drummers of all time, he was more than just a drummer. It's ashame he died.😔

[@Tapp-Mourningwood]

And a bigger shame and irony is that Keith died, from trying to get sober. RIP Keith.

[@sk8ergirl902]

The song Roger plays for us to hear Keith's drumming is " Behind Blue eyes".

[@simonpearn479]

No matter how you look at it Keith Moon was just a fantastic drummer! There that's all i need to say!

[@Dogdrum]

There is no finer example of analysis of Keith's drumming style than on this.

[@Rthur2sheds]

Jon; you are so right... I love how Roger points out how unique Keith's playing really is. In this clip, playing the break "pretty straight" and then peppering the lyric with rage and fury. When you consider the CONTENT of the lyric, it is most apropos, and gives insight into how deeply Moon felt Townshend's music. Roger is Pete and John's biggest fan, too... And when Keith died, Roger didn't want to go on without Keith, initially...

[@plaidpretzel]

2:05 Roger is just TOO adorable! He's so excited!

[@vonnikki]

R.I.P keith 1979 to the greatest drummer to ever play such a lost of such a talent

[@simonbowles6417]

one of the greatest bands ever,to me the best ever end of

[@brianallen6300]

Hard to believe the 40th anniversary of his passing is coming up. Gone way too soon, and still very much missed.

[@TheJohnnyCotts]

Alice Cooper said it best: "The fact that he lived to be 32 is astounding."

[@Sincopare]

Love this...I've always maintained that the Who were a drum solo with colorations in trebel (Pete) and bass (John). See Young Man's Blues for a full lesson...

[@EmmaEarthquake]

Keith Moon = fucking genious. Roger made a good point, and when he played just vocals + Keith, that was amazing to listen to.

[@HagbardCeline42]

I love the footage from the Who's Next sessions where Keith has the headphones gaff taped to his head to keep them from flying off.

[@SeattleLA]

The tracks of Keith and Roger on "Behind Blue Eyes", sounds great even without guitar and bass.

[@zebdoz333]

yeah no doubt he was and is will always be the soul of the WHO, just would not be a band without him sadly he is gone and somehow i think we all miss that

[@Egondv]

I never even knew Keith but I miss him so much

[@wrsawy]

Roger is so damn cool!!!

[@JacobMichaelC]

2:04 - 2:09 That bit of drumming... I don't think there is any way to teach that.

[@simonpearn479]

So true!

[@lukessummerguitar]

Playing it is one thing... writing/coming up with it is quite another.

[@nufctillidie1743]

JacobMichaelC watch ginger baker

[@thomassirman1382]

nufc till i die ginger couldn’t hold Keith’s drum sticks. Ginger is only considered a great drummer because he always walked around telling everyone how great he was.

[@thomassirman1382]

Chunky McFunky lol 😂. Keith Moon rock and roll legend Chunky McFunky a nobody!

[@james---b]

Thank you for posting this.

[@wrsawy]

Keith was so cool. The who was never the same after he left.

[@armanddebella3846]

Keith Moon was virtually a much loved man of the Drum 🥁 Kit and simply phenomenal musician.Sorely missed and a true Rock 'n' Roll legend!!

[@canyoudigit6321]

Just discovered this rare clip of my drumming idol and very surprised to see a connection to my R.R.R. Fusilier regiment to which I was 1 Battalion, Geordie of course!

[@santnicola]

Keith was too cool for the earth. A true one-of-a-kind person. Genius's usually have a hard time relating to the masses; good thing Keith had money to hang out here for a while.

[@honorman70]

Man Keith was just amazing ands it's a shame that one of the most talented men to walk this earth died so young. RIP Keith Moon

[@discernment8963]

Moon's a huge reason The Who (once they hit their stride) were Hands Down by miles the greatest live act of their time! If anyone's better than them in their prime (which I'd to see to believe) it's only because of technology to.

[@paulturner1990]

he's as much as a magician as he is a drummer - the dear boy performs miracles in his beats

[@rachelsmith3159]

I love the last part where Keith gives Pete a high five... it was adorable

[@ViniciusFiocco]

Keith was a trully genius. And genius are strange and hard to live with. They're diferent and "crazy enought to think he can change the world".

[@zone47]

Wow, that was amazing that little clip.... he was crazy on the drums.

[@The.colman]

roger is so proud of his moony! its lovely to c

[@simonpearn479]

The most brilliant rock drummer who ever lived!

[@billvw1974]

Keith Moon Was The Man.listening to that drumming nothing like that before or since.Love ya Keith,Wish You Were Here!

[@eleven57icare]

great insight to hear just the vocals and drums alone on behind blue eyes

[@simonpearn479]

0.45 Not just Who fans but anyone 'who' appreciates music will say Keith was a brilliant drummer! And that's an understatement!!!

[@Bob-ts2tu]

we will never see his like again, in fact we never saw anyone like him back in the day, whenever i see footage of the who the first thing i look at is keith - RIP

[@Hoovercat]

Keith Moon was a fantastic character, king of drummers and the sort of person who actually did qualify as a 'celebrity'........

[@guitarded78]

that makes so much sense. roger pointed out a major thing. he followed the vocals and the unstrumental was just rhythm, damn drunk n crazy but great genius

[@pauldavies8638]

The who never sounded the same after Keith's death Mitch Mitchell might of plugged the gap

[@JDSoos]

Paul Davies Mitch tried out for the Who shortly before Keith did. Interesting that you should say that. I've always felt that Keith had more of a jazz sensibility, just like Mitch. Mitch was really loose like Keith, too. I wish they would have asked him. Great comment! And you're right, they never did sound the same. However, I think Zach Starkey captures the spirit of Keith Moon, in his approach.

[@ballhawk387]

+J.D. Soos Not a dis on Zak Starkey, but I don't hear that much of Moon in his approach. Much, much more orthodox, a lot of the fiery fills that drove the songs conspicuously absent. When I caught the band in 2006 my friend described the drumming and bass playing perfectly, IMO, as "competent, but uninspired." I thought Jones was more dynamic when I caught them in 1979 and 1982 (though the Ox being there definitely helped), and Phillips much more so in the 1989 tour, but still substituted a lot of "textbook" licks, which didn't sound quite right to my ears, for Moon's unique fills. Paul McCartney purposely avoided musical training, supposedly to avoid being "locked in" to conventional approaches. Maybe there's something to that. Beatles producer George Martin thought so.

[@JDSoos]

ballhawk387 Jones was too metronomic, time-wise, for me. He was a logical choice. He had a really great loose-feel, when he was with The Faces. However, he became a studio-musician, in the interim. Playing with click-tracks stiffened him up a bit. I'm not taking anything away from him, as a drummer. I thought Kenny Jones stayed truer to the parts, as opposed to Phillips. Jones and Moon were self-taught, to the best of my knowledge. Phillips was obviously not. Again, great drummer, but couldn't grasp the concept. And to your point, I think that having The Ox, in the mix, helped them all cop the true Who vibe. I will listen to Zak, again, & give you a more articulate reasoning, as to why I feel he was the best replacement, so far, for Moon. Great comment, by the way!

[@ballhawk387]

Interesting discussion, J.D. We all have our own tastes. I was surprised at how much I missed The Ox in 2006. Maybe more than Moon!

[@JDSoos]

I was really bummed, when The Ox passed on. He had an incredible tone, an awesome musical sensibility, & he was the best bass player of his time. I always kind of felt that he should have been appreciated more. He was definitely appreciated by his peers, though. Geddy Lee and Billy Sheehan both cite him as their favorite bassist. Not to mention, he sang very well, too. Great lead vox and great harmonies. Entwhistle and Moon are both irreplaceable, although I respect the other 2 for going on.

[@LomoBrowncoat]

That was absolutely fantastic. Oh to have a copy if Behind Blue Eyes with just the vocals and the drums. Man, just to be able to mix and match that.

[@andthensome512]

And his drums sounded fantastic.

[@meotv2336]

We love you Keith

[@VicVegaBlonde]

LEGEND...

[@paullangton3815]

am a big fan of the who am getting the history book for Xmas keith moon Roger Daltrey Peter townsend John enterwistle rest in peace keith John Paul langton keith moon the greatest drummer hope you feel better Roger daltrey

[@5jerry1]

~ "enterwistle?"

[@MikeJordanAA763]

Keith Moon was a drumming genius - and the real reason was the way he blended drum corp drumming with Hal Blaine/Sandy Nelson surf style. 30 years later no one's figured it out, but that's really what it was - the development of the Krupa side of the Krupa/Buddy Rich divide.

[@marceibel1131]

He was an innovator..

[@mikeymountain89]

Simply The Best!

[@javierdepaizpaetow9603]

Best drummer in Rock's History

[@rebel4500]

I have this entire DVD if anyone's interested in seeing the whole Moon segment.

[@carloseugeniocarlos4287]

Moon was a fascinating explosive druimmer! Rest in peace,keith!

[@_stardust62]

I think this is true with any band...the drummer makes or breaks the group, actually the most important member of a band.

[@Veggieman87]

Roger's right on with the analogy.

[@geetarist666]

id bet he was the guy in the band who brought in the relaxed playful atmosphere which is key for a bands chemistry and ability to jam and write

[@at90percent]

I played My Wife from Who's Next in Windows Media Player. I slowed it down using the speed adjuster to as slow as it could be. Keith's rythmn on the cymbals was still incredibly fast.

[@johnoberle9750]

Brilliant for sure.

[@HistoriasOficiales]

RIP Keith & John.