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12 Keith Moon Quotes You Should Be Acquainted With

Famous As: Drummer
Born On: August 23, 1946
Died On: September 7, 1978
Born In: Wembley, England
Died At Age: 32
Keith Moon was an eminent English drummer for the English rock band ‘the Who.’ He was renowned for his eccentric, unique style, and frequent self-destructive behaviour. His name continues to receive praise and applause for his drumming by musicians and critics. In 1982, he was inducted into the ‘Modern Drummer Hall of Fame’ posthumously. In 2011, he was voted as the second-greatest drummer in the history by ‘Rolling Stone.’ We have created a corpus of quotes and sayings by Keith Moon, which have been excerpted from his songs, interviews, and public utterances.
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To get your playing more forceful, hit the drums harder.

To get your playing more forceful, hit the drums harder.

Keith Moon
They're always saying I'm a capitalistic pig. I suppose I am. But... it's good for my drumming.

They're always saying I'm a capitalistic pig. I suppose I am. But... it's good for my drumming.

Keith Moon
I've always enjoyed myself. Unhappy periods for me last about twenty minutes.

I've always enjoyed myself. Unhappy periods for me last about twenty minutes.

Keith Moon
I'm still the best Keith Moon-style drummer in the world.

I'm still the best Keith Moon-style drummer in the world.

Keith Moon
I was a rust repairer. I was a rust repairer and full-time survivor. I survived all the major earthquakes, and the Titanic, and several air crash.

I was a rust repairer. I was a rust repairer and full-time survivor. I survived all the major earthquakes, and the Titanic, and several air crash.

Keith Moon
I tried several things and this was the only one I enjoyed doing.

I tried several things and this was the only one I enjoyed doing.

Keith Moon
I told people I was a drummer before I even had a set, I was a mental drummer.

I told people I was a drummer before I even had a set, I was a mental drummer.

Keith Moon
I love to see people laugh and I love it more if I can make them laugh.

I love to see people laugh and I love it more if I can make them laugh.

Keith Moon
I don’t think the drums are a solo instrument. Drums are there to set the beat for the music.

I don’t think the drums are a solo instrument. Drums are there to set the beat for the music.

Keith Moon
I can't believe that person on the television is really me.

I can't believe that person on the television is really me.

Keith Moon
Give me a mandolin and I'll play you rock 'n' roll.

Give me a mandolin and I'll play you rock 'n' roll.

Keith Moon
At heart I cannot accept that I am a well-known rock 'n' roll star and one of the greatest drummers in the world.

At heart I cannot accept that I am a well-known rock 'n' roll star and one of the greatest drummers in the world.

Keith Moon