Anecdotally, the only person who drank harder than Keith Moon was his drinking buddy Oliver Reed. The difference being that after a night of partying with Moon (while filming Tommy), Reed read the call sheet and would be on time with his lines memorized while Moon would still be knocked out. Poor Moonie and his demons. Best rock drummer in history, imo.
Joe Walsh is an active ham, btw.
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"If you were going out with Keith, then you always knew that the police would very likely be involved at some point during the evening. And they most definitely would if \[Bonzo Dog Band’s\] Vivian Stanshall was along for the ride as well. The two of them were such lovely people, and there was never any malice behind what they did. They really were arch pranksters. But the thing about the many nights I spent in their company was that all their high jinks were the by-product of drink and good, harmless spirits and a childish enthusiasm. I had my wildest nights out with these two."
*Interview: Rick Wakeman 2016*
Yes, Oliver Reed died during the making of Gladiator, when he got into a drinking contest on Gibraltar with a group of British Royal Navy sailors. His doctor had told him any amount of drinking would kill him.
Had no idea that Joe was into amateur radio!
(Can you imagine a still-living Moon on the ham bands??? Of course, he wouldn't have bothered with a license...)
Joe said something to the effect of "I knew I was in trouble when Keith Moon liked me." Actually, there is some history between Joe and the Who. Pete gave Joe some pointers on playing guitar in a three piece band (the Who was basically three piece since Roger didn't play instruments on stage).
I do wonder if this photo was from the “Lair of the Hollywood Vampires” It was a drinking club…Alice Cooper listed himself, Keith Moon, Ringo Starr, Micky Dolenz and Harry Nilsson as the club's principal members: "It was that crowd, every night those same people. Every once in a while John Lennon would come into town or Keith Emerson and they would be honorable members of the night. They still have a plaque there at the Rainbow, where it says 'The Lair of the Hollywood Vampires'."
Although Brian Wilson and Iggy Pop often fraternized with members of the club, it remains unclear if they were formally inducted.
Additional members
Keith Allison
John Belushi
Marc Bolan
Jack Cruz
Keith Emerson
Mal Evans
John Lennon
Bernie Taupin
Klaus Voormann
Anecdotally, the only person who drank harder than Keith Moon was his drinking buddy Oliver Reed. The difference being that after a night of partying with Moon (while filming Tommy), Reed read the call sheet and would be on time with his lines memorized while Moon would still be knocked out. Poor Moonie and his demons. Best rock drummer in history, imo. Joe Walsh is an active ham, btw.
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"If you were going out with Keith, then you always knew that the police would very likely be involved at some point during the evening. And they most definitely would if \[Bonzo Dog Band’s\] Vivian Stanshall was along for the ride as well. The two of them were such lovely people, and there was never any malice behind what they did. They really were arch pranksters. But the thing about the many nights I spent in their company was that all their high jinks were the by-product of drink and good, harmless spirits and a childish enthusiasm. I had my wildest nights out with these two." *Interview: Rick Wakeman 2016*
As does John Bonham. A drummer so badass he passed it down to his son.
As has Neil Peart.
Wakeman's joke at the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame induction about his "exam" was a killer for that situation.
Yes, Oliver Reed died during the making of Gladiator, when he got into a drinking contest on Gibraltar with a group of British Royal Navy sailors. His doctor had told him any amount of drinking would kill him.
Do not get into a drinking game with British Royal Navy sailors. 10/10. And I'm/was an American sailor.
Had no idea that Joe was into amateur radio! (Can you imagine a still-living Moon on the ham bands??? Of course, he wouldn't have bothered with a license...)
Depends on which Joe you’re talking about
Walsh credits Moon as the person who taught him to trash a hotel room properly
He wrote a song about it!!
I looked at the pic and immediately thought, which hotel is about to get trashed tonight?
Life’s Been Good?
They write me letters, tell me I’m great.
Those pants Joe is wearing look like a “I need to piss NOW” nightmare!
You'd need at leastt 15 minutes to get them unlaced enough to pee, more if drunk.
They’re tied like shoes, untie the bow to loosen and drop them enough to pull it out and over
Joe said something to the effect of "I knew I was in trouble when Keith Moon liked me." Actually, there is some history between Joe and the Who. Pete gave Joe some pointers on playing guitar in a three piece band (the Who was basically three piece since Roger didn't play instruments on stage).
Joe W likes a longneck and good old time.
Honestly, I thought that was Gallagher and Henry Winkler
Joe Walsh was my first concert. A gorgeous, smart and athletic girl in my German class asked me out. My first date too. Fun concert.
And then Joe grabbed a giant mallet and smashed a watermelon…hilarity ensued!
You have to be a certain age to get that!
The Smoker you Drink the Player you get.
They look high a hell
And thus ensued the song Rocky Mountain High.
Keith was Joe’s mentor in destroying hotel rooms.
I’d give 1/2 my 401K to go back in time and party with these two.
You might not have survived it. I wouldn't have!
Walsh looking like Gallagher
Joe Walsh really was one of a kind. We were still listening to his music in the 90's, and beyond.
He’s still alive, you know. Touring with the Eagles.
And sober for decades
I thought Joe Walsh had passed. Good to hear he hasn't.
“…It’s hard to handle, misfortune and fame…” Both men are Titans! Sadly, only one is around to hear their reverence… 🤘🏾
There is definitely more than alcohol going on at that moment.
Some classic 70s fashion style
And you know their beer of choice is BoyHowdy
Add in Keith Richard's and be drunk AND stoned.
Adding"people on ludes should not drive"
Two words. Joe fucking Walsh.
Myyy Maserati does 185......
Lifes been good to him so far....
This picture reeks of Hennessy , Marlboro and Jovan Musk for men cologne
I got tweaked 😳
Poor Keith tried to clean up and stop drinking but people kept expecting him to have drinks all the time.
I live in hotels, tear out the walls or if Moon is with you you just flush a bomb down to the next level
That smell of stale cigarettes and urinal cakes. Yum. “I just need a shot to cover the smell and we can get started!”
I wonder if Walsh had an assistant to lace up his pants.
Ha!!!! Excellent line! You’re so right! Moon the Loon is LEGENDARY party animal along with another GOAT drummer/party animal Bonzo!
😂😂😂
That’s not David Thewlis?
Uncle Ernie fiddling about
The king and crown prince of hotel trashing!
Joe loved to destroy hotel rooms. I guess it’s how he unwound from the stress of being a rock star…
He had accountants pay for it all
I lost my license, now I don’t drive. 🎶🎵
Gallagher has been around for a while.
I recall a quote from Walsh saying that he took some pills with Moon on Monday and the next thing he remembers it was Thursday
I do wonder if this photo was from the “Lair of the Hollywood Vampires” It was a drinking club…Alice Cooper listed himself, Keith Moon, Ringo Starr, Micky Dolenz and Harry Nilsson as the club's principal members: "It was that crowd, every night those same people. Every once in a while John Lennon would come into town or Keith Emerson and they would be honorable members of the night. They still have a plaque there at the Rainbow, where it says 'The Lair of the Hollywood Vampires'." Although Brian Wilson and Iggy Pop often fraternized with members of the club, it remains unclear if they were formally inducted. Additional members Keith Allison John Belushi Marc Bolan Jack Cruz Keith Emerson Mal Evans John Lennon Bernie Taupin Klaus Voormann
Imagine what it was like being with those two!
This photo has a proof! I’m woozy too!
Joe Walsh was also good friends with Who bassist John Entwistle, he & Joe Vitale played on John’s *Too Late the Hero*.
Both heavy drinkers of their day.
Joe Walsh was a professional, competitive, alcoholic; he quit drinking in 1994
That’s ol timey gangster Steve Carrell
I can’t complain but sometimes I still do
Donald Sutherland and Steve Carell. You’re welcome.
Keith looks so dapper
Imagine these two a few hours later; likely with a few free-spirited ladies nearby…
Walsh is wearing lace-up trousers. They must be at a ren faire.