He tried to quit drinking and get sober but unfortunately, he died on September 7, 1978, from an accidental overdose, prescribed to combat alcoholism. Keith Moon began having difficulty playing the drums and could even barely hold his drumsticks after some point. His problems finally started to affect his career and also his relationship with the others around him. In October, Paul McCartney first took a dig at the Stones. He was performing destructive acts under the influence of alcohol and various drugs. Roger Daltrey is the latest rock legend to drag the Rolling Stones, with the Who singer likening the group to a mediocre pub band. The drummer struggled with his alcohol and drug issues throughout his entire life. He gained notoriety for his eccentric and often self-destructive behaviors. He didn’t contribute to the rock scene only with his drumming but also his whole life embraced a rock and roll lifestyle.
Moon’s outstanding drumming style was an essential part of the band’s unique sound. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that he revolutionized the drums and has become a great source of inspiration for the countless following drummers. The UK dates will see Roger dipping into his entire (and under-rated) solo career, from 1973’s Daltrey (which included the hit Giving It All Away), through to Going Back Home (his return to the blues with Wilko Johnson), and 2018’s Top Ten As Long As I Have You – all of which highlight that still-incredible voice.The Who’s legendary drummer, Keith Moon, was best known for his distinctive playing style and remarkable performances. If done correctly, acted correctly, directed correctly, it has award-winning potential.’ ‘It will be a very entertaining film, a hard-hitting film, and a lot of fun, a lot of tragedy, and I think there will be empathy with him – which will be nice. He was the ultimate mimic, and the ultimate comedian – the funniest man I’ve ever met in all of my life. The role of Keith is an actor’s dream, but it has to be an actor who is willing to be courageous and brave. It’s going to get made, and I’ve just got to find a Keith Moon – which will be the hardest thing because it’s a very tricky part to play, it covers an awful lot of emotions. So he sat down with friend and writer Nigel Hinton, and has now penned the definitive script himself. The story of the Who drummer could have awards potential (Picture: Michael Putland/Getty Images)Įarlier this year, it was reported that Roger’s long-planned biopic of wild Who drummer Keith Moon, who died of a drug overdose in 1978, was ready to start filming.īut having read the script, Roger decided ‘it was not good enough, not what I wanted.’ The sound is absolutely huge, it’s incredible. ‘We haven’t watered The Who down at all, it’s just natural instruments playing other melodies within the music. Roger Daltrey ’s date last night (27) on his Who Was I solo tour of the UK at the Guildhall in Portsmouth was preceded by his.
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It’s full growth,’ he enthuses, quickly adding this isn’t a symphonic Who, but the full Who experience, plus something else. Roger Daltrey - Photo: Douglas Mason/Getty Images. ‘It feels like Pete’s music has come of age. Joining them performing such epics as Pinball Wizard, Who Are You, and Baba O’Riley, is a full orchestra – a format that Roger believes really showcases Pete’s considerable compositional skills. Roger and guitarist Pete Townshend have reunited for The Who Hits Back!, a grand North American saunter that keeps the legendary mods-turned-rockers busy for most of the year. It’s been incredibly exhilarating a weird working environment – having to test everyone all of the time – but the reviews have been incredible.’
‘But the tour’s going very well, we can’t believe we’re out. It takes you a few gigs to get your head into that sound,’ he laughs. ‘When there’s 20,000 people out there shouting and screaming and the band’s playing, your ears get a helluva pounding. Roger and guitarist Pete Townshend have reunited for The Who Hits Back!, a grand North American saunter (Picture: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)