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The Trickiest Drum Intros On Record

Brad Shlueter teaches us how to avoid a train wreck on some of the most tricky drum intros on record.

Features

Kenney Jones: Filling Keith Moon’s Shoes

Kenney Jones talks about taking Keith Moon's place in The Who, the tensions within the band and overcoming the struggle of facing disapproving Moon fans.

Features

Scot Halpin: Keith Moon’s Substitute

One of the weirdest tales in the Moon legend was when Keith passed out onstage, and was replaced by 19-year old Scot Halpin, pulled from the audience.

Gear

Create & Destroy: Keith Moon’s Drum Kits

Keith Moon

Keith Moon had an interesting relationship with his drums — they expressed his complex personality by creating music, comedy, tragedy, and performance art.

Features

Partners In Time: John Entwistle & Keith Moon

The Who can be said to have an musical virtuoso — John Alec Entwistle. Famous for its anything-goes approach to performing, he's always been a solid rock.

Lessons

Keith Moon Hot Licks: Miraculous Thrashing

Keith Moon’s madness was evident in all he did, but his magic was found in the notes he played. Here are some of his most memorable performances.

Features

A Rare Interview With Keith Moon

Keith Moon granted veteran British music journalist Chris Charlesworth the following interview, which appeared in a 1972 edition of Melody Maker.

Lessons

15 Classic Beats From The British Invasion

A new era of rock drumming was born during the British Invasion of the early ’60s. Here are some of the coolest beats and licks from that golden period.