Keith Moon quotes

Born
23 August 1946, Wembley, Middlesex, England.

Died
7 September 1978.

Occupation
Musician.

Keith Moon was an English drummer for the rock band the Who.

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

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

My friends call me Keith, but you can call me John.
– 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.
– 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.
– Keith Moon

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

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

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

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

Give me a mandolin and I’ll play you rock ‘n’ roll.
– Keith Moon

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

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

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