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Keith Moon
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Out of 25 votes - Similar Artists: The Who, High Numbers, Ringo Star
Out of 25 votes
- Location: United Kingdom
- Genre: Rock & Pop » Rock 'n' Roll
Editor's review
The new, 50-track edition of the Who drummer's only solo album is less a rock 'n' roll record than a party with the mikes on. Lucky for us, what Moon and his famous pals liked to do when they'd had a few was play their favorite tunes, from Beatles classics to early Motown.
Biography
The only solo album ever recorded by legendary drummer Keith Moon will be issued in a newly-expanded, double disc version with previously unreleased bonus material, studio outtakes, special mixes and rare spoken word recordings. Two Sides Of The Moon (Expanded), in stores August 15th on Sanctuary Records, captures both the brilliance and the decadence of The Whos illustrious drummer who died tragically in 1978 of a drug overdose.
Recorded in a series of marathon sessions (that were notable for their huge alcohol bills), the 1975 original album held only 10 tracks, but the new, 2-CD version boasts 50, including nearly 2 hours of bonus material including alternate takes and studio chatter that has been unreleased until now. Moons friends Ringo Starr, Harry Nilsson, and John Sebastian add vocals to the rare recordings, while Rick Nelson, Dick Dale, Steve Cropper, Joe Walsh and Flo & Eddie also make guest appearances. The album is highlighted by playful cover versions of the Whos The Kids Are Alright, The Beatles In My Life and the Beach Boys Dont Worry Baby. Studio outtakes include covers of the Whos My Generation, Randy Newmans Naked Man and We Wish You A Merry Christmas.
Nearly 30 years after his death, Moon remains as adored and as compelling as ever. The reissue of Two Sides of the Moon coincides with the 60th anniversary of his birthday, while See Me Feel Me, a film starring Mike Myers as Keith Moon, is in the works.
