Moon the Loon: The Amazing Rock and Roll Life of Keith Moon

by Dougal Butler, Chris Trengove, Peter Lawrence

, 231 pages, [2], with black & white photographic plates, a Star book

Genres: Music

240 pages, Paperback

First published March 19, 1981

Reviews

[Emily Armstrong · Rating 2 out of 5]

Huge TW folks, had to stop reading this because of the way the author speaks about women. Some very interesting and usually entertaining stories about Keith, but there’s only so many times you can read the word ‘bint’! Also a scene involving someone else sneaking into bed and indicating that the woman still thinks she’s having sex with Keith. Not ok…

[Chris C · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my fave books ever dear boy. I borrowed it from a library and absolutely love the distinctive way it was written even though it took me a page or two to get used to the style. I stole phrases from this book and 30 years later still use them occasionally as no one realizes where I stole them from. I lent this book to maybe 10 people when I was 20, none of them had heard of Keith Moon but everyone liked it. I think it has different titles in different countries and it can only be found pre-owned but 100% would recommend this book.

[Gary Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Written from the perspective of his roadie/friend, this gives some idea of the the crazy, funny, tragic life of The Who's drummer. Keith wrecked cars, hotel rooms and unfortunately . . .eventually his own life.
it's a funny and ultimately tragic account of one of the world's greatest drum performers. It doesn't shy away from Keith's wildness, but I came away with the impression that Keith was a warm-heared and generous guy as well as the original 'Animal' on the drums.

[Bill · Rating 2 out of 5]

Waste of time. Here's the whole book: Meet the author. He briefly works for John Entwistle. Stops Working for John Entwistle. Author gets an AmEx card. Starts working for Keith Moon. Keith Moon gets drunk, doesn't have any money, author pays for the bar tab on his AmEx, Keith Moon does something crazy, repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat, Keith Moon becomes friends with Ringo and Harry Nillsson (the only interesting part of the book), Keith Moon gets drunk and does something crazy. Keith Moon gets high and does something crazy. Keith Moon gets drunk and does something crazy. Repeat, repeat, repeat. Keith Moon goes to Rock and Roll Heaven. The End.

Very disappointing book. There's no insight into Keith Moon. No hidden Who secrets are revealed. Nothing mentioned about Monterey, Woodstock, Leeds or the Isle of Wight. I think "Tommy" is briefly mentioned. Just Keith Moon getting drunk or high and doing something dumb. It gets really old, really fast.

[David Rees]

excellent

[Lorraine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed looking into the life of Keith Moon, however it was also sad to think that this man had virtually no friends and everyone just seemed to be there for what they could get!

[Bob Lyons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very entertaining. Sad, but mostly very funny and well written.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I mostly read this for research. I'm interested in the Cockney. I guess it's average for a rock adjacent bio. He even says to make it perfectly clear this is not about The Who, but more about his time with Keith Moon.

[Howard · Rating 3 out of 5]

Audible

[Prathamesh Lele · Rating 5 out of 5]

one of the greatest book....rock and roll life of keith moon (DRUMMER OF 'THE WHO')