The Genius Of Keith Moon

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Published 2023-09-29
Keith Moon is one of the most revolutionary and iconic drummers to ever grace the stage. He was a true genius in the world of rock music. His unconventional and explosive drumming style elevated the drums to a lead instrument, infusing the band's music with energy and dynamics. Moon's iconic drum fills were instantly recognizable and added a unique excitement to The Who's songs. He fearlessly abandoned traditional drumming conventions, such as using hi-hats, and instead experimented with various techniques to create distinctive sounds. Moon's on-stage theatricality, inspired by drummers like Gene Krupa, made him a captivating and influential figure in rock history. Join Brandon as he dives into Keith's legendary drumming with The Who!
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Chapters:

0:00 - Intro
1:15 - The Keith Moon Sound
5:31 - Moon's Grooves
9:17 - Unconventional Approach
13:56 - Leading From The Drums
19:47 - Theatrics and Loonacy
27:28 - Outro
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All Comments (21)
  • @DrumeoOfficial
    Keith Moon, without a doubt, stands as one of the most revolutionary and iconic drummers to ever hit the stage. He took rock drumming to a whole new level with his explosive fills and those wonderfully chaotic grooves. 🙏🏼 Don’t forget to check out drum-less versions of these songs and many more with the all-NEW Drumeo: www.drumeo.com/trial
  • @gregbors8364
    The fact that John Entwhistle could work with Moon as a coherent rhythm section further illustrates not just the genius of Keith, but of John as well.
  • @gregburrows4192
    The Who... Lead singer, lead guitar, lead bass, lead drummer... what a synergy created by incredibly talented individuals.
  • @edmatzenik9858
    I knew and worked with Moon at Track Records in the '70s. One thing you've left out here is what a charming person he was. Always fun, as you'd imagine, but also a great and true friend to anyone who crossed his path.
  • @tomcaldwell5914
    I saw The Who in 1969 and walked out of the arena in shock. The brilliance I had just witnessed is still with me today. The ever-steady Entwistle’s driving bass, the windmill-swinging lead of Townshend, the microphone gymnastics of Daltry, and the brilliantly maniacal drumming of Moon. It was a spectacle to behold, cataclysmic, and simply beautiful.
  • @merlinthemagus
    The best overview of Keith Moon’s drumming style that I have seen on the internet. Too many focus on his antics and ignore his genius as a drummer. He was, to my mind,utterly original and without peer.
  • @knry9125
    Grateful to be old enough to have seen Keith Moon play live!
  • @TheJust22az
    My uncle was hospitalized at Hollywood Memorial Hospital in '76. Moon was his roommate for a few days. As a kid, I was in awe that my uncle had a connection with Moon.
  • @phattdaddy2974
    Never mind the drumming genius, just look at that face, that smile, those expressions, how can you not love this guy??
  • @craigtoots3391
    As Mike Portnoy said, there was no drummer like him before or since. Nobody plays like that!! Truly and literally a one of a kind drummer.
  • @jarrodbest6591
    Daltrey's pure joy listening to the way Moon plays off the vocals in Behind Blue Eyes is so great
  • @TheSimba1960
    My favourite album of all time is Quadrophenia - from start to finish Keith Moon's drumming is just out of this world. The power in The Real Me to the amazing drum rolls on Drowned. No album tops it.
  • @aubietigerton1807
    That bit about letting go of the hi hat was spot on. I came to the same realization when I started playing two bass drums. The hi hat forces you into a rigid square and restrictive style. As soon as you abandon the hat, and let the two bass drums act like a counterpart to your left hand, the world opens up and it is liberating. Let the bass player add to keeping time. Give your audience some credit. They don't need a metronome.
  • @rossvumbaco4508
    Keith’s fill always sounded like he just threw the drums off a cliff ,but tastefully and never losing time. Genius
  • @djtigerstripes
    One thing not mentioned is how precise he actually was. He wasn't just playing aggressively and creatively. He's always on the beat.
  • @lennarthallberg9918
    LIsten to The Who`s Live at Leeds as loud as you can. That`s the best way to enjoy Keith Moon and The Who in my opinion.
  • @JackMcLeodJr
    Organised chaos is how I think of Moony's drumming style. An absolute innovator and legend.
  • @LordBaktor
    He didn't aspire to be a great drummer, he just wanted to play drums for The Who. That's the attitude that greatness is made of.
  • @BritishBeachcomber
    I feel blessed to have seen Keith and The Who, live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970, just 16 years old. What a performance.