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Pete Townshend Remembers Keith Moon's Unique Brilliance

1/11/2026

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Pete Townshend, guitarist for The Who, reflects on Keith Moon, the drummer for The Who who died in 1978 at age 32.
Townshend notes Moon's unique talent, describing how he often did not keep time but followed vocals.
He recalls a tumultuous relationship but moments of affection and support for Moon during struggles.
Moon's last album with The Who was "Who Are You."
Kenney Jones later became The Who's drummer.

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Story summary

Pete Townshend, guitarist for The Who, reflects on Keith Moon, the drummer for The Who who died in 1978 at age 32.
Townshend notes Moon's unique talent, describing how he often did not keep time but followed vocals.
He recalls a tumultuous relationship but moments of affection and support for Moon during struggles.
Moon's last album with The Who was "Who Are You."
Kenney Jones later became The Who's drummer.