I had the great pleasure of meeting Keith Moon at the time of the release of the movie "Tommy" and he was nothing like the crazy lunatic he is often portrayed as. He was kind, sweet and very intelligent. He was a shooting star who came and went in a flash.
On the idea of Keith being "crazy". Not so. He was only being himself. Shame things ended as they did for him, however, He was the most talented drummer of his day. People will say Ringo. How far was he recognized in The Beatles? Paul played the drums to a lot of the songs. Bonham? Sure, he was a good drummer, but didn't really fit in with a blues-based band & never really sounded good after Graffiti. Keith actually fit The Who. True, he looked like he aged well beyond his years after the '60's, but he could make up for it with his fitting in the band...
I have been fortunate to see Keith Moon perform with the Who on 3 occasions. The first time was in 1967, their 1st US tour when they opened for Herman's Hermits. I believe Guitar Center in Hollywood has the drum kit Moon used on that tour in their window. To this day I have to admit the Who are the best live rock band of all time & Moon is possibly the best showman & exciting drummer I have ever seen live!
I agree, and I love how Pete recently said, "unlike our friends in Rush who rehearse for months before a tour, we sometimes don't play through all the songs prior to live performance!" Speaking of Rush, they would rank near the top for live acts, maybe the rehearsal's help lol
I went to my first Who concert in Philadelphia in the mid to late sixties. All I remember of the concert is a drum solo by Keith Moon. My head exploded from joy & excitement. R.I.P. Keith Moon.
Joke was on America, Moonie flinched when asked if the band would be together in another 15 years. Keith was the painfully honest one in the band and yet their greatest joker.
The saddest part of all this, is what has happened to the energy and enthusiasm of the musical world today. We no longer have this level of greatness in ingenuity, energy, competence, or compositional accomplishment; other than the billion-dollar "Pop" industry, shoving garbage down youngster's throats. Musical exploration and the desire to push the envelope and take chances, has been sidelined for the security of exploiting the lethargy of our young adults with manufactured culture, drum machines, and canned music. There are thousands of rock bands out there today, many of which are quite magnificently talented, but no one wants to hear them, especially the record companies; it's too much of a risk for them. And what was once the brilliance and excitement of FM radio, has long since become the annoying and aggravating redundancy of "Top 40" hits played a billion times over the airwaves, interspersed with snippets of incoherent and insignificant babble, spewed out by morons with nothing more than a marketing agenda. Some of you are quite right, the Who were never the same after Keith left us; but I'm glad that they carried on. They continued to do what they were meant to do, and although a shadow of what they once were, to this day they still do the best they can. Which is significantly more than what most current "Pop Stars" can boast about. As George Harrison once said, "All Things Must Pass", and surely they will; but most of the contemporary garbage of today, seems to pass a great deal quicker than the enormously talented giants we were so fortunate to be blessed with back in the 60's and 70's. Rest in Peace Keith Moon; no drum machine has yet to figure out how to replicate you. And sincere thanks to Pete and Roger; for simply showing the kids of today, what it's like to never give up............. Now's a good time to play "Quadrophenia", cranked up to 11
+Whiskey River (Doc) People can't even rhyme anymore. Katy Perry is on the level of the average 6th grader. Firework is about the dumbest pop song I've ever heard. Captain & Tenille had more going on.
+Whiskey River (Doc) Wow, are you ever right. On all counts. It is sad that the people who might benefit the most from reading your very thoughtful post, probably won't. Anything longer than a one line test message slides into the 'whatever' category. Conformity, the foundation of consumerism, has won.
There's nothing wrong with a drum machine. You're thinking that the old days were better. Well they were and they weren't. What's next? We don't know. You're covered in nostalgia and that's a stagnant thing. You can try and repeat the past but you will fail. You need to be looking forwards not backwards. Music isn't an industry it's an art form. Chuck Berry came along and said "roll over beethoven". Beethoven didn't roll over. He'd already secured his place as a popular music artist long before marketing became an art form. If you like rock'n'roll, popular music, or just simply art then the dudes who were in charge are seldom spoken of these days. Do you think Keith Moon is more relevant than Rimsky Korsakov? No he ain't he didn't compose Scheherazade. But who's talking about Korsakov these days? Neither you or the youth. Swings and roundabouts mate.
Ren Jay, I doubt very much Nikolai would find much interest in your perceptions, or presumptions. And as long as the "art form" and it's creators are suppressed, or ignored, in favor of facsimiles that are form-fitted for the general public with the sole purpose of generating massive revenues, Music will continue to be an industry; and the only "art forms" deemed acceptable, will be the ones the executives allow...........
Great interview. The interviewer asked good questions and Pete and Keith came across as intelligent and thoughtful band members. Shame the other two band members were not present.
Those who can relate: Can anyone else see that Sir Moon is on the verge of tears talking about himself? Flippin' sad that no one noticed...even those closest to him.
My heroes forever...since 1971 when I first saw them in concert. Love these astonishing men with hearts as big as the world and talent to match. Moonie was too much for this world and we loved him for it...he was a candle burning at both ends, bound to vanish too soon. Pete, Roger, John....all my heroes still, at age 69. Long live the Who.
only 14 years between releasing "Can;t Explain" and this interviewin 1978.....they lived several lives since then.....such a refreshingly honest inteview from Moon and Townsend.
The Who,Led Zep.,the two greatest R&R bands ever, both drummers died in a September two years apart from a substance over dose, my dad too,soo sad. God rest/Bless your souls - Ken
Tasmar Accidental overdose on medication prescribed to help himself off alcohol. He was doing fairly well off the drink but then, he had a moment of madness and took too many pills.
Keith was only 32 years old in this video. He looks 52 instead. How sad. LITTLEDOGS1, I was in them in Orlando last weekend as well. How about the video of Keith during Bell Boy? Spectacular, appropriate and fitting!
Real dickhead interview. Asking rock stars soap opera questions. They should have just talked about whatever they wanted to talk about, not answer his 'your marriage is in shambles' questions.
drums on Who Are You are insane. Roger said by this time Moonie was totally broken hearted after his wife left. The band were his family. He casually confesses he's a drunk on gma and not long after Pete called Roger: "he's gone and done it..." rock on bellboy
Keith Moon was definitely one of a kind. He was the first musician that I really took a singular interests in when I was a kid, probably around 9(1977), years old. Or the first time I saw Tommy(the movie), and Keith fiddling about as Wicked Uncle Ernie.❤
I think Kieth moon was the lovable fool, a man who never took anything seriously and loved to say and do things to get a reaction from others.He seemed to always be trying to entertain anyone who would take notice.And his alcohoic excesses enabled him to totally release the madness that was contained within his wonderfull soul.People like him are rare and sadly missed.
Ya know, yer right of course. But what I get? Fear. Profound, all encompassing fear of the world, of existence, of death. Now I realize why he clocked out so early. Of course, conventional wisdom would say it was an accident. Seems to me his lengthy suicide project finally bore fruit.
Moon will never be matched. Even though he was a mess, his drumming on "Who Are You" was still great. When he was in his prime, no one could even touch him. No one has caught up since. Like all greats he had his own style and made it all look and sound so easy. It's not until you watch another accomplished drummer struggle mightily to keep up on one of his tracks that you realize this guy was in his own league.
Keith's cautious, unconfident answers sound eerily similar to the late Brian Jones when he was fading out. Real shame for rock music to have lost these two. Both musicians had no equals among their peers when it came to their particular talents.
Blair Lewis I get the impression Moon was sex, drugs and rock and roll and this added to his performance to an extent. Bonzo on the other hand was powerful, controlled and precise. I personally prefer Bonzo as Zep were a better band. Still, both are missed and I often think what would have become of their careers if they’d show a little restraint. 👌🏻
Agreed. Very down to earth unlike a lot of these tragic figures in music. We mourn them now but some of stories you hear about what they were like to be around 24/7...not quite as flattering
That sweet, warm personality guy molested and beaten his wife all the time....even after she left him with daughter he threatened them (daughter has been suffering all her life as a consequence)...very sweet...
@@nebod1556 she should have armed herself and learned to shoot properly! Id have made him afraid of my ass believe that! Been there done that and thats exactly what i did! He never knew what corner i was gonna come around! He punched me in the face ONCE and it was on after that for me! Wished she would have done the same to keith!
"Rock music is important to people because it allows them to escape this crazy world. It allows you not to run away from the problems but to face up to them , but at the same time sorta dance all over them." Oh my god I've known and loved this quote of Pete for ages but never knew when he said it and now I just randomly watch this interivew and suddenly he says it you have no idea how excited i am right now lmao
beyond devastating. effected me for many years. He'd just announced his engagement at Paul McCartney's Birthday party the evening before his death. Thanks for that sweet note!!
Karen Carden He was, is, and always will be my favorite Who member. Not because of his wild lifestyle, but because he possessed such natural, inherent, and amazing talent. He was a true gift to this world. Thank you for your kind reply. May the saddest day of your future be no worse than the happiest day of your past!
KEITH was simply unique.......One of the most spontaneously brilliant drummers who ever lived and one of the most naturally funny people who ever walked the Earth.......He was such a Bright, Bright Light we all miss to this day.
What a great band! They epitomized what rock n roll is really all about - sadly though, you can see the pain in Moon's face... by this point he had been involved in a tragic car accident that killed a close friend & his wife had left him as he spun more out of control.... but what a fantastic band that somehow captured the piss, vinegar, and rebellion of the time with their music - each one - certainly including Moon & Townshend a unique super nova talent! Man - Moon played the drums with the fills & beats, in between the beats - like no one else could.
My 12 year old Brother woke me up and said to me "you might want to come down and see this, Pete Townshend and Keith Moon are being interviewed on TV" I shot out of bed and watched this. I became a Who fan at 7 because of my older Brother's influence. One month later Keith was gone. What an incredible drummer and larger than life person he was! Gone way too young. God bless you Keith!!! I was only a little kid but asked when he died, where did Keith go?
I can't believe we've gone full circle: MY GENERATION can't get a home, can barely pay rent, we're scournching for friends, we're totally lost in a dying world
Born in 1954, hearing the amazing music of the 1960'/70/80/90s. Rock music or whatever you choose to call it is IMPORTANT, it's my f@@&ing LIFE. Hope it's the same for you👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻
You know, David Hartman, the interviewer, is kinda nerdy but back in the day, he had a lot of great acts interviewed on Good Morning America. I just want to give the poor square a little cred because he interviewed a lot of great bands and did a lot of great promo work for them. So cheers to David Hartman.
The love that RD and PT show for Moon in interviews is touching. It's not common for rockers to be affectionate like this. They really loved this bloke.
7:05 "Do you think you'll be together 10 or 15 years from now. Is it possible Keith?". Keith "Yeah I think in some form or another, we will be". Keith decided to choose the other form completely.
Amazing to see this, Keith Moon as himself, in colour, and the sort of morning tv programme that could have been filmed yesterday if the quality was newer. Thanks for posting it.
+workoutfanatic787 Keith seemingly on his best behavior here. Methinks he was trying to get on the straight and narrow... he doesn't look bad a tall. Keith was a loose cannon,totally unpredictable and, just a tad from going over the abyss. like his life on and off the drum kit...total abandon; a genius savant..Luv ya Moonie !!!
I am still astonished at the sheer quality of musicianship in the band - arguably 3 of the 4 were the greatest of their kind in rock - Moon, extraordinary whirlwind drummer - Townshend, virtually invented the power-chord and single-handedly elevated rhythm-guitar - Entwistle, simply cannot be touched by any modern-day or past bassist for virtuosity & originality. Sad to see this knowing the end was about to arrive.
This provides and excellent contrast to the sanitized and boring 'star' interviews that have become the norm. Keith and Pete are remarkably candid. Hartman is clearly not very familiar with them but actually listens to their answers and asks follow up questions. And it you want to know how their manager Kit Lambert (Pete mentions he made the film shown at the beginning) sounded, Keith is doing an impersonation of his posh accent.
Man...wat can I say...THE WHO is my favorite band...seen them many times...there will never be another Keith Moon....he was a wild man on the drums and in life...read alot of books on the band and him..he lived life like he wanted to...best story I like is when he moved next door to Steve McQueen and he went over there to meet him and his dog bit Keith...so being Keith he picked up the dog and bit him back... priceless...r.i.p Mr Moon...wish ya were still around
Keith Moon when seeing the filming clips of the Kids Are Alright Documentary, according to Daltrey, was deeply shocked by how much he had changed physically in just 15 years, "from a young good-looking boy to a spitting image of Robert Newton".
It's almost impossible to categorize his drumming. The guy was magic. If you look at video of him playing, it almost seems impossible that he creates so much sound. Effortless. You just don't have these unique brilliant rock musicians like you used to. I'm glad he lived.
I love that Keith lived out his dreams. I don't think The Who itself could ever contain Keith totally he was such a one off but you can see the real affection Pete has for him. It's sad but sometimes people just dont make it.
I agree with you Whiskey River, and I'm part of this young generation! The Who had real talent and made amazing music with fantastic sound and wonderful lyrics written by the great Pete Townshend. The crap that record companies shove in our faces is nothing compared to what The Who and many other brilliant bands put out.
Justin McGrath It's true, of course. I like bands who play instruments and make their own music or perform covers. I don't like performers who are just singers. However, I do like Tony Bennett, Sinatra, Billie Holiday, and many others. But the music business today is VERY DIFFERENT. So are the entertainment venues.
I'm a Brit, so I didn't grow up watching this interviewer, but ive seen a lot of him on CZcams. He's really good. On the same level as Micheal Parkinson. Very few hosts like that around anymore. With the exception of Graham Norton.
Daltrey was the leader, Townshend, the songwriter, composer and brains, Moon was the showman, and John Entwistle was the gel that held it all together.
If you know anything about The Who , then you will have learned that Roger Daltrey indeed was the group leader - a point which was made in Pete Townshend's autobiography. Daltrey was considered by the others to be alpha male - in the early days The Who was more or less Daltrey's group. It was he who eventually gave the go ahead for Pete Townshend to join the group.
DALTREY WAS EXACTLY THE LEADER IN FIRST INSTANCE THAT THEN PETE HAS MADE A PLACE AS THE COMPOSER, THEREFORE THE LEADER; THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN DISCUSSION
Oh, god. You're a piece of shit. Doesn't matter what I've been through I don't drink or do drugs. I smoked for four years and quit. You don't speak for Keith. He was never happy. Had nothing to do with alcohol and drugs.
"He's never serious..."--Pete to Keith. Moon lived on the moon emotionally. He was divided within himself. Hid in the bottle with a life of little structure and routine any addict desperately needs.
How sad that Moon died of an overdose of pills that were meant to help fight his booze addiction. What energy and skill he had and perfect for the incredible energy of the band THE WHO!!
I was in Long Beach, Ca the day after Keith died and I was walking past a newspaper box and I read the headline, "Keith Moon Dead at 32" and I was gutted. I had just missed a band called Van Halen at the Long Beach Arena and was due to leave on a Navy deployment the next day. Fast forward 24 years and I was getting ready to go to work in 2002. I had tickets to see the Who at the Hollywood Bowl the next day, and I heard the radio in the other room mention the name "John Entwistle," and without knowing the details, I knew it had to be a death notice. Another gut punch. When they played the Hollywood Bowl a couple days later, Pete came out and said, "Sorry for the delay, but we had a problem with our bass player. Typical." I love the Brits for their unsentimental, unsparing humor.
at 2:00 it is quite sad when you hear Keith answer the question "Are you in control of your life? What are you like on the other days"? and he says "quite out of control amazingly.....uhhhhh....drunk..." and then he fades off. the real tell is he doesn't look the toward the interviewer -he looks downward and he has a moment, he's being as honest as perhaps he'd ever been about it at least publicly. He was in rough shape for sure.
DJ 0821 I Hi 🙂✌🌻It was not the alcohol that killed Keith Moon - It was the excessive amount of alcohol - addiction - treatment pills taken over the course of an evening out w/ his girlfriend - that killed him - He apparently kept on popping them as he had forgot how many he took over the course of the day - Just my humble opinion - Maybe he should have kept a pill diary of how many and when taken - There was nobody to help him keep track?!?!!😱😨🤔😣..Over thirty undigested pills were found in his stomach by the coroner ..😨😱😞😩The prescribing doctor left it to Keith to self - monitor his intake - which he clearly was incapable or unwilling to do😨😩😪 - and he accidently overdosed himself - very sad🙆😣 - Very careless of the 'doctor' to leave this crucially important task to his patient - who was known to be an addiction - prone person and had serious addiction issues - Question - Where is this alleged 'doctor' today - Is there no statute of limitations on murder / negligent homicide?!?!! - like w/ Conrad Murray regarding Michael Jackson?!? (§)......🙏🕯🌹🌼🌷🌻🌺🌾🌸🏵😪
This is the very late stages of a terrible disease. Younger Keith would have made a funny joke about drinking that would have made everyone comfortable, unlike this exchange. He's anxious and self-conscious here.
Wow, I remember seeing this when it first aired! It's so heartbreaking when Hartman asks if they'll be together for another 10-15 years (was that all the time they were together? they were my life as a teenager) and Keith talks about the film projects they have going, "The Kids Are All Right" coming out, and then "Who Are You?," which was to come out just a couple of weeks before his death. Bless ya, luv, for posting this. Keith Moon: "NOT TO BE TAKEN AWAY"!
Astonishing to think Keith Moon is only 32 here! And to think he died shortly after filming this, believing that he had a future despite his many difficulties. Even in his worst state I bet he never thought he'd die at just 32!!
Keith the greatest drummer the world has ever seen. RIP Keith Moon. I still watch any time I can the great Keith Moon play. I will say this if I could play just one song as great as he did on his off days I would be the happiest guy in the world. CORAVETTE.
Keith is a legend and will always be he was the greatest drummer he died at very early age and together with the ox on bass doing great things pete with his musical vision and Roger with his vox and charisma the who were the perfect package and way ahead of their time
the interviewer did well-teased out some thoughtful answers and made keith answe r fairly difficult questions which clearly made him think a bit about the future which he probably didn't do often
Met Keith Moon 3 or 4 times when we were recording on Track Records in the early 70's, always remember him in his velvet suit and frilly shirt drinking in the Golden Grove pub at the end of his driveway in Lyne, Chertsey. Great guy.
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You can tell how much affection Pete has for Keith during the interview. Nice to see!
Keith in this interview looks like Al Pacino in Scarface.
***** I was thinking the exact same thing
Joseph Romero Say hello to my little drumkit.
What's interesting is that this was BEFORE 'Scarface.'
Juan Orcial
Juan Orcial good point
Just finished reading Roger's book and it puts Keith in a new light. Despite the legendary antics, the poor guy was really suffering inside .
I'd suspect that the story goes much the same with most such figures...
Will have to pick up hat book again
When Keith accidentally ran over his friend/ chauffeur that really broke Keith.
yea he murdered his friend...that would fuck any normal person up hard
Keith was a classic case of trauma manifesting as eccentricity.
God bless him.
I had the great pleasure of meeting Keith Moon at the time of the release of the movie "Tommy" and he was nothing like the crazy lunatic he is often portrayed as. He was kind, sweet and very intelligent. He was a shooting star who came and went in a flash.
Pete putting his arm around Keith was the sweetest thing :')
❤️🌀❤️
For anyone that missed it - go to 4:21
There will never be another keith moon....Absolute legend....
There'll never be another anybody
On the idea of Keith being "crazy". Not so. He was only being himself. Shame things ended as they did for him, however, He was the most talented drummer of his day. People will say Ringo. How far was he recognized in The Beatles? Paul played the drums to a lot of the songs. Bonham? Sure, he was a good drummer, but didn't really fit in with a blues-based band & never really sounded good after Graffiti. Keith actually fit The Who. True, he looked like he aged well beyond his years after the '60's, but he could make up for it with his fitting in the band...
So sad to hear Keith speak of the future. I'm sure he would be proud that The Who legacy continues to this day.
tabbygail7 It's a shame. Long live The Who, long live The Ox, and long live Keith Moon.
Well he did sort of get help, he overdosed on pills that were meant to overcome his drinking problem, ironically
Staci Valenti yeah
I love and always support The Who.
Yeah, That's what I thought, especially as that was his last interview.
Alice Cooper said it's not that it was so sad he died at the age he did, it was amazing he lived as long as he did.
The sheer love that Pete and Keith had for each other brings me to tears.RIP Keith and John.
Keith looks like he's gonna pull out a machine gun and yell "Say hello to my little friend!"
lol that's exactly what I was thinking!! Not a bad way to look though.
This is mindblowing, considering Scarface was made in the 80ties. It's the other way around : Tony Montana looks like Keith Moon :p
Keith was the original Scarface! He certainly partied like him
miauwington Keith was always ahead of his time lol
Holy Shit, he does look like Tony Montana, I never even noticed. Keith looks like he's in his mid 40's not 32, he just looks worn out.
Kudos to David Hartman for not asking the flimsy, trite questions that most interviewers ask, but rather, asking real world questions of them.
I almost cried when he said in 15-20 years will you all be together. 😖 R.I.P
I will miss Keith FOREVER.
LONG LIVE ROCK
I have been fortunate to see Keith Moon perform with the Who on 3 occasions. The first time was in 1967, their 1st US tour when they opened for Herman's Hermits. I believe Guitar Center in Hollywood has the drum kit Moon used on that tour in their window. To this day I have to admit the Who are the best live rock band of all time & Moon is possibly the best showman & exciting drummer I have ever seen live!
What a Life...
R C Bennett got to see the 69 7073 80's 90's they weren't the same with all them till they got Zak Starkey
I agree, and I love how Pete recently said, "unlike our friends in Rush who rehearse for months before a tour, we sometimes don't play through all the songs prior to live performance!" Speaking of Rush, they would rank near the top for live acts, maybe the rehearsal's help lol
R C Bennett WOW YOU SAW THEM FOR THE FIRST TOUR? No fair!
Watched the isle of wight performance , that was amazing , cantbthink of a band to neat that at 2am in yhe morning 🙂
Lovely to see Townshend’s obvious great affection for Keith.
Very sweet he defended Keith when the interviewer dismissed him
I went to my first Who concert in Philadelphia in the mid to late sixties. All I remember of the concert is a drum solo by Keith Moon. My head exploded from joy & excitement. R.I.P. Keith Moon.
Wish Keith Moon Realized How Special He Was,Luv Ya Keith!
Joke was on America, Moonie flinched when asked if the band would be together in another 15 years. Keith was the painfully honest one in the band and yet their greatest joker.
There is a certain sadness to Keith Moon in this interview, he seems to know he is out of control but cannot help himself.
The saddest part of all this, is what has happened to the energy and enthusiasm of the musical world today. We no longer have this level of greatness in ingenuity, energy, competence, or compositional accomplishment; other than the billion-dollar "Pop" industry, shoving garbage down youngster's throats. Musical exploration and the desire to push the envelope and take chances, has been sidelined for the security of exploiting the lethargy of our young adults with manufactured culture, drum machines, and canned music. There are thousands of rock bands out there today, many of which are quite magnificently talented, but no one wants to hear them, especially the record companies; it's too much of a risk for them. And what was once the brilliance and excitement of FM radio, has long since become the annoying and aggravating redundancy of "Top 40" hits played a billion times over the airwaves, interspersed with snippets of incoherent and insignificant babble, spewed out by morons with nothing more than a marketing agenda. Some of you are quite right, the Who were never the same after Keith left us; but I'm glad that they carried on. They continued to do what they were meant to do, and although a shadow of what they once were, to this day they still do the best they can. Which is significantly more than what most current "Pop Stars" can boast about. As George Harrison once said, "All Things Must Pass", and surely they will; but most of the contemporary garbage of today, seems to pass a great deal quicker than the enormously talented giants we were so fortunate to be blessed with back in the 60's and 70's. Rest in Peace Keith Moon; no drum machine has yet to figure out how to replicate you. And sincere thanks to Pete and Roger; for simply showing the kids of today, what it's like to never give up............. Now's a good time to play "Quadrophenia", cranked up to 11
+Whiskey River (Doc) People can't even rhyme anymore. Katy Perry is on the level of the average 6th grader. Firework is about the dumbest pop song I've ever heard. Captain & Tenille had more going on.
Amen!
+Whiskey River (Doc) Wow, are you ever right. On all counts. It is sad that the people who might benefit the most from reading your very thoughtful post, probably won't. Anything longer than a one line test message slides into the 'whatever' category. Conformity, the foundation of consumerism, has won.
There's nothing wrong with a drum machine. You're thinking that the old days were better. Well they were and they weren't. What's next? We don't know. You're covered in nostalgia and that's a stagnant thing. You can try and repeat the past but you will fail. You need to be looking forwards not backwards. Music isn't an industry it's an art form. Chuck Berry came along and said "roll over beethoven". Beethoven didn't roll over. He'd already secured his place as a popular music artist long before marketing became an art form. If you like rock'n'roll, popular music, or just simply art then the dudes who were in charge are seldom spoken of these days. Do you think Keith Moon is more relevant than Rimsky Korsakov? No he ain't he didn't compose Scheherazade. But who's talking about Korsakov these days? Neither you or the youth. Swings and roundabouts mate.
Ren Jay, I doubt very much Nikolai would find much interest in your perceptions, or presumptions. And as long as the "art form" and it's creators are suppressed, or ignored, in favor of facsimiles that are form-fitted for the general public with the sole purpose of generating massive revenues, Music will continue to be an industry; and the only "art forms" deemed acceptable, will be the ones the executives allow...........
Great interview. The interviewer asked good questions and Pete and Keith came across as intelligent and thoughtful band members. Shame the other two band members were not present.
No.
Those who can relate: Can anyone else see that Sir Moon is on the verge of tears talking about himself? Flippin' sad that no one noticed...even those closest to him.
Ues, very sad to watch...
There Will Never Be Another Keith Moon!
Dear Keith... You know in 1974 he tried to hijack a Melbourne City tram to Cuba! (Imagine being the tram driver ... Wtf !!!)
Thank God!
My heroes forever...since 1971 when I first saw them in concert. Love these astonishing men with hearts as big as the world and talent to match. Moonie was too much for this world and we loved him for it...he was a candle burning at both ends, bound to vanish too soon. Pete, Roger, John....all my heroes still, at age 69. Long live the Who.
When 15 years was considered a long career in music
It absolutely WAS considered long! I mean in the music industry with most it's a sort of here today gone tmrw type of experience.
It was to be in a band that's what they mean in that sence
only 14 years between releasing "Can;t Explain" and this interviewin 1978.....they lived several lives since then.....such a refreshingly honest inteview from Moon and Townsend.
The Who,Led Zep.,the two greatest R&R bands ever, both drummers died in a September two years apart from a substance over dose, my dad too,soo sad. God rest/Bless your souls - Ken
This interviewed was aired on August 7, 1978. Keith died exactly one month later.
I'm so glad this exists. He's just adorable
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When I heard Aris do a three-for including Bargain on that day I had a sinking feeling before he said the news. Another 2 miles home felt like 30
How did he die?
Tasmar Accidental overdose on medication prescribed to help himself off alcohol. He was doing fairly well off the drink but then, he had a moment of madness and took too many pills.
Keith was only 32 years old in this video. He looks 52 instead. How sad. LITTLEDOGS1, I was in them in Orlando last weekend as well. How about the video of Keith during Bell Boy? Spectacular, appropriate and fitting!
Townsend speaks so well in this interview very eloquent
Pete has always spoken that way..very intelligent, and obviously a genius musically.
this is the most humble that i've seen him. usually he comes off as arrogant
Pete has always been eloquent, educated, reflected, confident and honest.
Always! His brains still sharp as a tack, unlike his hearing
"I haven't changed a hell of a lot lot,no" - Keith I miss you, so funny.
Such a shame he's gone. No Angel but so interesting a character and a fantastic showman and drummer.
I like the way Pete stuck up for Keith when the interviewer blew him off after an honest answer.
IIRC that is David Hartman with his booming voice...
Real dickhead interview. Asking rock stars soap opera questions. They should have just talked about whatever they wanted to talk about, not answer his 'your marriage is in shambles' questions.
drums on Who Are You are insane. Roger said by this time Moonie was totally broken hearted after his wife left. The band were his family. He casually confesses he's a drunk on gma and not long after Pete called Roger: "he's gone and done it..." rock on bellboy
Smiling Dog Teah I caught that too
Mark Howard That was a VERY fucked up question. No wonder rock stars many times HATE these fuckin things. Never an original thought even back then.
Thanks for posting, long time fan and had never seen the entire interview...
Keith Moon was definitely one of a kind. He was the first musician that I really took a singular interests in when I was a kid, probably around 9(1977), years old.
Or the first time I saw Tommy(the movie), and Keith fiddling about as Wicked Uncle Ernie.❤
I think Kieth moon was the lovable fool, a man who never took anything seriously and loved to say and do things to get a reaction from others.He seemed to always be trying to entertain anyone who would take notice.And his alcohoic excesses enabled him to totally release the madness that was contained within his wonderfull soul.People like him are rare and sadly missed.
Ya know, yer right of course. But what I get? Fear. Profound, all encompassing fear of the world, of existence, of death. Now I realize why he clocked out so early. Of course, conventional wisdom would say it was an accident. Seems to me his lengthy suicide project finally bore fruit.
brikfiend absolutely
Like me
Richie B .. Incredibly well said
You said it exactly right. He may have been a “fool” but we are all fools in one way or another. He did the job with honesty and talent.
I feel Keith suffered massive anxiety issues which he masked by getting wasted. God rest his sole. Legend drummer!
Soul*
Clearly had mental illness or something of that kind. The thing is he would never exist in today’s age.
After hearing Hartman’s questions I am feeling “massive anxiety” and I want to get wasted, too. And I don’t drink.
@@aimfuldrifter yeah that aswell
He had A.D.D or A.D.H.D
many modern psychologists now suspect
So sad. He was a legendary drummer. Rest in piece Keith!
"sad" is the word
Easily the calmest Keith interview ever.
He was on medication then to calm him down.
"Do you think that you will still be making music in your 50's?" It's tragic that we lost John & Keith...
@John Matrix Who?
What a real interview. I was very impressed with Keith. He straight up told the truth about himself. Pete was just as good as Keith.🎶
Moon will never be matched. Even though he was a mess, his drumming on "Who Are You" was still great. When he was in his prime, no one could even touch him. No one has caught up since. Like all greats he had his own style and made it all look and sound so easy. It's not until you watch another accomplished drummer struggle mightily to keep up on one of his tracks that you realize this guy was in his own league.
Bonzo
Keith's cautious, unconfident answers sound eerily similar to the late Brian Jones when he was fading out. Real shame for rock music to have lost these two. Both musicians had no equals among their peers when it came to their particular talents.
JoJo 70 beat me to it!
HaoleboySurfEC I think he was such a great drummer because of his personality. His mind seemed to work like he drums. A semi controlled crazy.
Blair Lewis I get the impression Moon was sex, drugs and rock and roll and this added to his performance to an extent. Bonzo on the other hand was powerful, controlled and precise. I personally prefer Bonzo as Zep were a better band. Still, both are missed and I often think what would have become of their careers if they’d show a little restraint. 👌🏻
Keith is such a sweet, warm personality.. Pete is a lot more charming than I expected (for some reason). What a band.. just what a band.
Agreed. Very down to earth unlike a lot of these tragic figures in music. We mourn them now but some of stories you hear about what they were like to be around 24/7...not quite as flattering
That sweet, warm personality guy molested and beaten his wife all the time....even after she left him with daughter he threatened them (daughter has been suffering all her life as a consequence)...very sweet...
Nebo D I’ve heard of him abusing his wife but never heard of him raping her
Destroying hotel rooms is really charming.
@@nebod1556 she should have armed herself and learned to shoot properly! Id have made him afraid of my ass believe that! Been there done that and thats exactly what i did! He never knew what corner i was gonna come around! He punched me in the face ONCE and it was on after that for me! Wished she would have done the same to keith!
So sad. Keith was really trying to get his act together. I feel a lump in my throat whenever I watch this video.
Wild man!!!! Revolutionize rock drumming - forget rhythm, he played melody!!!
It's crazy. Keith was definitely not in denial about his life style
Really honest anwser to the interviewer who really could not handle it and quickly moves to Townsend!
Raabert Ellis He was fully aware he just enjoyed it
Amazing that they kept him in the group.
Roger B And Pete loves little kids.
@@bonhamhouse1169 . Townshend the alcoholic heroin addict ? Not really amazing at all !!!
"Rock music is important to people because it allows them to escape this crazy world. It allows you not to run away from the problems but to face up to them , but at the same time sorta dance all over them."
Oh my god I've known and loved this quote of Pete for ages but never knew when he said it and now I just randomly watch this interivew and suddenly he says it you have no idea how excited i am right now lmao
I totally agree as well, the man is a legend.
Townshend is the one and only Rock God. He is the great rock explainer, the knower of the song in each and every one of our hearts.
letsHugElefanten it is so true
The kids are alright , watch it , Keith stoled the performance.
@@TheGodParticle and human too
i was working for Keith when he died. thank you so much for posting this.
Must have been devastating for you when he died. I know it was for me, and I was (am) just a fan.
beyond devastating. effected me for many years. He'd just announced his engagement at Paul McCartney's Birthday party the evening before his death. Thanks for that sweet note!!
Karen Carden He was, is, and always will be my favorite Who member. Not because of his wild lifestyle, but because he possessed such natural, inherent, and amazing talent. He was a true gift to this world. Thank you for your kind reply. May the saddest day of your future be no worse than the happiest day of your past!
Keith really was such a rare talent & had a heart of gold, so sweet & funny!. u would have loved him! God bless you!
KEITH was simply unique.......One of the most spontaneously brilliant drummers who ever lived and one of the most naturally funny people who ever walked the Earth.......He was such a Bright, Bright Light we all miss to this day.
What a great band! They epitomized what rock n roll is really all about - sadly though, you can see the pain in Moon's face... by this point he had been involved in a tragic car accident that killed a close friend & his wife had left him as he spun more out of control.... but what a fantastic band that somehow captured the piss, vinegar, and rebellion of the time with their music - each one - certainly including Moon & Townshend a unique super nova talent! Man - Moon played the drums with the fills & beats, in between the beats - like no one else could.
My 12 year old Brother woke me up and said to me "you might want to come down and see this, Pete Townshend and Keith Moon are being interviewed on TV" I shot out of bed and watched this. I became a Who fan at 7 because of my older Brother's influence. One month later Keith was gone. What an incredible drummer and larger than life person he was! Gone way too young. God bless you Keith!!! I was only a little kid but asked when he died, where did Keith go?
He goes where your best prayers lift him. The dead need our love since they can not work.
Keith went to heaven. God needed drumming lessons and could afford the best.
Cool story bro
😔
I can't believe we've gone full circle: MY GENERATION can't get a home, can barely pay rent, we're scournching for friends, we're totally lost in a dying world
I saw the Who in concert before Keith's death, still not over it.
Born in 1954, hearing the amazing music of the 1960'/70/80/90s. Rock music or whatever you choose to call it is IMPORTANT, it's my f@@&ing LIFE. Hope it's the same for you👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻
Sucks this guy died I still clearly remember hearing he died when I was young. And to this day I feel the loss.
You know, David Hartman, the interviewer, is kinda nerdy but back in the day, he had a lot of great acts interviewed on Good Morning America. I just want to give the poor square a little cred because he interviewed a lot of great bands and did a lot of great promo work for them. So cheers to David Hartman.
He seems like a douchebag. Trying to stir up trouble. Obviously not a Who fan.
The love that RD and PT show for Moon in interviews is touching.
It's not common for rockers to be affectionate like this. They really loved this bloke.
At the end of almost all the concert footage I've seen, Pete would put his arm around Keith, like he was his big brother.
"Keith, do you think you'll be together in fifteen years?" YOU DIDN'T JUST.
he fucking jinxed it.
Гай Годрик you're right! I blame him
keith moon best drummer ever i love you
This is a good interview, the rock stars in this age were talented and creative, today's generation have not got anything like them.
7:05 "Do you think you'll be together 10 or 15 years from now. Is it possible Keith?".
Keith "Yeah I think in some form or another, we will be". Keith decided to choose the other form completely.
Keith looks like he's 45, not 32.
Well said.
Holly shit i didnt even think he was 32 there.... Sure looked olderp
Yes, he looks in his late 40s.
yeah he aged so much those last few years.
True. And Townsend looks like he's 72, wtf xD
Amazing to see this, Keith Moon as himself, in colour, and the sort of morning tv programme that could have been filmed yesterday if the quality was newer. Thanks for posting it.
Keith Moon such a cool guy. Sad that he was trying to turn his life around during this time
+workoutfanatic787 Keith seemingly on his best behavior here. Methinks he was trying to get on the straight and narrow... he doesn't look bad a tall. Keith was a loose cannon,totally unpredictable and, just a tad from going over the abyss. like his life on and off the drum kit...total abandon; a genius savant..Luv ya Moonie !!!
workoutfanatic787 Yeah, Keith even seemed vulnerable here. Sweet guy.
I am still astonished at the sheer quality of musicianship in the band - arguably 3 of the 4 were the greatest of their kind in rock - Moon, extraordinary whirlwind drummer - Townshend, virtually invented the power-chord and single-handedly elevated rhythm-guitar - Entwistle, simply cannot be touched by any modern-day or past bassist for virtuosity & originality.
Sad to see this knowing the end was about to arrive.
I don't know...there's a fellow by the name of Geddy Lee.
Keith Moon was the original Punk, Metal drummer; he was sick as hell.
This provides and excellent contrast to the sanitized and boring 'star' interviews that have become the norm.
Keith and Pete are remarkably candid. Hartman is clearly not very familiar with them but actually listens to their answers and asks follow up questions.
And it you want to know how their manager Kit Lambert (Pete mentions he made the film shown at the beginning) sounded, Keith is doing an impersonation of his posh accent.
Man...wat can I say...THE WHO is my favorite band...seen them many times...there will never be another Keith Moon....he was a wild man on the drums and in life...read alot of books on the band and him..he lived life like he wanted to...best story I like is when he moved next door to Steve McQueen and he went over there to meet him and his dog bit Keith...so being Keith he picked up the dog and bit him back... priceless...r.i.p Mr Moon...wish ya were still around
i miss keith so much !!!
Dear boy. You are greatly missed.
Keith Moon when seeing the filming clips of the Kids Are Alright Documentary, according to Daltrey, was deeply shocked by how much he had changed physically in just 15 years, "from a young good-looking boy to a spitting image of Robert Newton".
And Pete is the Soul of the Who . Thanks for this Amazing interview !
The host is very engaging. They actually seem to enjoy the interview.
It's almost impossible to categorize his drumming. The guy was magic. If you look at video of him playing, it almost seems impossible that he creates so much sound. Effortless. You just don't have these unique brilliant rock musicians like you used to. I'm glad he lived.
We are blessed to have had Pete and Ray Davies.
I love that Keith lived out his dreams. I don't think The Who itself could ever contain Keith totally he was such a one off but you can see the real affection Pete has for him. It's sad but sometimes people just dont make it.
I agree with you Whiskey River, and I'm part of this young generation! The Who had real talent and made amazing music with fantastic sound and wonderful lyrics written by the great Pete Townshend. The crap that record companies shove in our faces is nothing compared to what The Who and many other brilliant bands put out.
Justin McGrath It's true, of course. I like bands who play instruments and make their own music or perform covers. I don't like performers who are just singers. However, I do like Tony Bennett, Sinatra, Billie Holiday, and many others. But the music business today is VERY DIFFERENT. So are the entertainment venues.
There are good new bands out these days. You just have to LOOK to find them for yourself or make your own music.
Keith Moon ,Wish You Were Here!
I'm a Brit, so I didn't grow up watching this interviewer, but ive seen a lot of him on CZcams.
He's really good. On the same level as Micheal Parkinson.
Very few hosts like that around anymore.
With the exception of Graham Norton.
This was great to find. Funny hearing about future classics that were coming out
Daltrey was the leader, Townshend, the songwriter, composer and brains, Moon was the showman, and John Entwistle was the gel that held it all together.
That's right!!
Daltrey the leader?? Gotta be insane..
If you know anything about The Who , then you will have learned that Roger Daltrey indeed was the group leader - a point which was made in Pete Townshend's autobiography. Daltrey was considered by the others to be alpha male - in the early days The Who was more or less Daltrey's group. It was he who eventually gave the go ahead for Pete Townshend to join the group.
DALTREY WAS EXACTLY THE LEADER IN FIRST INSTANCE THAT THEN PETE HAS MADE A PLACE AS THE COMPOSER, THEREFORE THE LEADER; THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN DISCUSSION
ThefightingCelt as i understand it was Daltrey who almost got his ass kicked out of the group after hitting Keith Moon in '65
Luv Pete & hes so real & you can see his luv for the group .he protects it .
hes nice🎄
Keith's white-knuckling it here. He had a mental illness called alcoholism and drug addiction. Bless him.
@reality check Are you aware of how much Keith typically drank in one day i.e. is it documented to your knowledge?
He had more than that ...
As someone who has also been touched by alcoholism, I get your comment 👍🏼
@Eamonn Wright Yes I saw that interview, the rehab clinic said there was nothing they could do to help him.
Oh, god. You're a piece of shit. Doesn't matter what I've been through I don't drink or do drugs. I smoked for four years and quit. You don't speak for Keith. He was never happy. Had nothing to do with alcohol and drugs.
The interview was broadcast on August 7,1978, exactly one month before he died.
Keith Moon Is The Man!
Definitely not! A poor and weak character!
"He's never serious..."--Pete to Keith. Moon lived on the moon emotionally. He was divided within himself. Hid in the bottle with a life of little structure and routine any addict desperately needs.
How sad that Moon died of an overdose of pills that were meant to help fight his booze addiction. What energy and skill he had and perfect for the incredible energy of the band THE WHO!!
I was in Long Beach, Ca the day after Keith died and I was walking past a newspaper box and I read the headline, "Keith Moon Dead at 32" and I was gutted. I had just missed a band called Van Halen at the Long Beach Arena and was due to leave on a Navy deployment the next day. Fast forward 24 years and I was getting ready to go to work in 2002. I had tickets to see the Who at the Hollywood Bowl the next day, and I heard the radio in the other room mention the name "John Entwistle," and without knowing the details, I knew it had to be a death notice. Another gut punch.
When they played the Hollywood Bowl a couple days later, Pete came out and said, "Sorry for the delay, but we had a problem with our bass player. Typical." I love the Brits for their unsentimental, unsparing humor.
at 2:00 it is quite sad when you hear Keith answer the question "Are you in control of your life? What are you like on the other days"? and he says "quite out of control amazingly.....uhhhhh....drunk..." and then he fades off. the real tell is he doesn't look the toward the interviewer -he looks downward and he has a moment, he's being as honest as perhaps he'd ever been about it at least publicly. He was in rough shape for sure.
Shame Kieth Moon died early.
Thank you, Dr Phil
@@sexobscura yeah well, its true, he died not long after from alcohol
DJ 0821 I Hi 🙂✌🌻It was not the alcohol that killed Keith Moon - It was the excessive amount of alcohol - addiction - treatment pills taken over the course of an evening out w/ his girlfriend - that killed him - He apparently kept on popping them as he had forgot how many he took over the course of the day - Just my humble opinion - Maybe he should have kept a pill diary of how many and when taken - There was nobody to help him keep track?!?!!😱😨🤔😣..Over thirty undigested pills were found in his stomach by the coroner ..😨😱😞😩The prescribing doctor left it to Keith to self - monitor his intake - which he clearly was incapable or unwilling to do😨😩😪 - and he accidently overdosed himself - very sad🙆😣 - Very careless of the 'doctor' to leave this crucially important task to his patient - who was known to be an addiction - prone person and had serious addiction issues - Question - Where is this alleged 'doctor' today - Is there no statute of limitations on murder / negligent homicide?!?!! - like w/ Conrad Murray regarding Michael Jackson?!? (§)......🙏🕯🌹🌼🌷🌻🌺🌾🌸🏵😪
This is the very late stages of a terrible disease. Younger Keith would have made a funny joke about drinking that would have made everyone comfortable, unlike this exchange. He's anxious and self-conscious here.
Pete is very loyal to his mate....
So is Elton John - he never leaves his friends behind. . . .
Wow, I remember seeing this when it first aired! It's so heartbreaking when Hartman asks if they'll be together for another 10-15 years (was that all the time they were together? they were my life as a teenager) and Keith talks about the film projects they have going, "The Kids Are All Right" coming out, and then "Who Are You?," which was to come out just a couple of weeks before his death. Bless ya, luv, for posting this. Keith Moon: "NOT TO BE TAKEN AWAY"!
This is the calmest I've seen Keith. 🥰 It's nice to see him calm. Probably caught him early in the morning.
Astonishing to think Keith Moon is only 32 here! And to think he died shortly after filming this, believing that he had a future despite his many difficulties.
Even in his worst state I bet he never thought he'd die at just 32!!
Yes he looks more than his age… Excesses got to him. He was such a cutie when he was 10 years younger!
Keith the greatest drummer the world has ever seen. RIP Keith Moon. I still watch any time I can the great Keith Moon play. I will say this if I could play just one song as great as he did on his off days I would be the happiest guy in the world. CORAVETTE.
deargirl:
Thank you for posting this, you dear dear girl!
Keith is a legend and will always be he was the greatest drummer he died at very early age and together with the ox on bass doing great things pete with his musical vision and Roger with his vox and charisma the who were the perfect package and way ahead of their time
the interviewer did well-teased out some thoughtful answers and made keith answe r fairly difficult questions which clearly made him think a bit about the future which he probably didn't do often
God he was in his early 30s! He could pass off as mid 40s rockn roll lifestyle takes a toll.
Nice thank you for your efforts!🍻✌
Met Keith Moon 3 or 4 times when we were recording on Track Records in the early 70's, always remember him in his velvet suit and frilly shirt drinking in the Golden Grove pub at the end of his driveway in Lyne, Chertsey. Great guy.