With all the hype surrounding VH1 Honoring the Who this week, I thought it might be appropriate to salute two key members of the Who no longer of this earth: Ketih Moon and John Entwistle. Together, Moon and Entistle comprised one of the best and most unusual rhythm sections in all of rock and roll. It was unpredictable, powerful and ear-shattering. Moon, of course, was like a runaway train on a collision course while Entwistle tempered his cool manner with expensive cars, clothing and cognac. Together, they were a wreckless, destructive duo, off stage as well as on. Maybe that’s what it took to do what they did.
I’ve seen concerts of every Who configuration since the early 70s. While it’s great to see Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey still playing live as the Who — even making 2006’s Endless Wire, the first new Who studio album in over 20 years — and receiving the accolades they so richly deserve, the band of the late 60s and early 70s — the ORIGINAL Who — was undoubtedly the greatest live unit I’ve ever seen on a concert stage. And it wouldn’t have happened without the two guys stoking the flames in the engine room. Check out the videos below featuring Keith Moon and John Entwistle. Long live rock!
Keith Moon Passes Out
Keith Moon Accepts Beatles Award
Keith Moon’s Last Interview
John Entwistle Bass Solo
Rick Wakeman & Tony Ashton Interview John Entwistle
John Entwistle Home Movies
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paul // Aug 8th 2008 at 4:41 pm (edit)
the world of music would be a much lesser place without them, no question about it
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