45 Years Ago: Keith Moon Accidentally Runs Over, Kills His Chauffeur

by Dave Lifton January 4, 2015



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The history of the Who is littered with tragic events. From Pete Townshend‘s abuse when he was a child to the 1979 deaths of 11 fans in Cincinnati to John Entwistle’s overdose in 2000. One of the lesser known stories occurred on Jan. 4, 1970, when Neil Boland, who was Keith Moon‘s driver and bodyguard, was accidentally run over by Moon’s Bentley.

Moon, with his wife and several friends, had attended the opening of the Red Lion, a pub in Hatfield, Hertfordshire owned by the son of his neighbors. However, the pub was patronized by working-class skinheads, who took offense to Moon’s display of excessive rock star wealth, not only the fancy car but also his preference for expensive brandy over beer.

By closing time, the scene had gotten ugly. Leaving the club, Moon’s party entered the Bentley, which was surrounded by the patrons, who were rocking it and throwing coins, preventing it from leaving. Boland left the car and confronted the skinheads in front of the car’s hood. Moon, who didn’t drive even when sober, nonetheless tried to save his friends and drove away to safety.

Tragically, neither he nor the other passengers realized that as the Bentley moved forward, Boland wound up underneath the car and was dragged down the road. Boland was pronounced dead at the hospital that night.

Moon was charged with Boland’s death, as well as drunk driving and driving without a license or insurance. Six weeks later, it was ruled that the death was an accident, clearing Moon, although he would later plead guilty to the driving charges. The tragedy would continue to haunt Moon until his death on Sept. 7, 1978.

There are conflicting reports as to whether or not Moon was driving, and Boland’s daughter is convinced, through her own research, that Moon’s wife, Kim, was behind the wheel. However, Moon biographer Tony Fletcher interviewed Jean Battye, one of the passengers in the car that night, who confirms that the drummer did, in fact, drive the car.


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http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/news/ct-tommy-pete-townshend...

I saw Tommy The Musical in NYC in 1994, so fucking great

http://www.hennemusic.com/2015/02/pete-townshend-launches-solo-album.html

Pete to reléase 1972's "Who Came First", his collaboration with The Faces' Ronnie Lane "Rough Mix", his musical version of Ted Hughes's "The Iron Man", his collections of demos "Scoop", "Another Scoop" and "Scoop 3", as well as the albums "Empty Glass", "All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes", "White City", "Psychoderelict" and the live album "Deep End Live!" featuring David Gilmour.

All 11 records will be remastered and reissued on CD later this year as part of an extensive reissue program for Townshend's solo material that will run into 2016

http://www.grammy.org/news/musicares-map-fund-benefit-to-honor-pete-townshend-bi...


" MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit To Honor Pete Townshend, Bill Curbishley    "


" The 11th annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert will honor The Who's GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter Pete Townshend, and The Who's longtime manager, music and film producer Bill Curbishley at the Best Buy Theater in New York on May 28.

Townshend will be honored with the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award for his dedication and support of the MusiCares MAP Fund. He is being recognized for his commitment to helping other addicts with the addiction recovery process. Curbishley will be the recipient of MusiCares' From the Heart Award for his unconditional friendship and dedication to the mission and goals of the organization. All proceeds from the benefit, which is sponsored in part by RBC Capital Markets, will benefit the MusiCares MAP Fund, which provides members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment regardless of their financial situation.

"This year, the MAP Fund is traveling to New York City to broaden the visibility of MusiCares' services on the East Coast," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy and MusiCares. "Throughout the year, MusiCares offers comprehensive addiction recovery programs to people in need, and the opportunity to showcase the annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit in that great music city should underscore that our resources are available to members of the music community nationwide. It is a genuine privilege to honor Pete and Bill in our 11th anniversary year for their longtime dedication to our mission."

All proceeds from the MusiCares MAP Fund event will help provide members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment regardless of their
financial situation.   "

Looking at this setlist, Hyde Park may just become a reality for me!

Zack wrote on Mar 25^th, 2015 at 9:48am:


Pictures of Lily!!

Now Joey will have more excuses to masturbate

Here's a great recording of Thursday nights Teenage Cancer Trust benefit at Royal Albert Hall! I'm getting excited about seeing them in Miami next month!

http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=522856

The Who
Royal Albert Hall, London
March 26 2015

Benefit for Teenage Cancer Trust

1. Intro
2. I Can't Explain
3. Substitute
4. Intro
5. The Seeker
6. Who Are You?
7. Intro
8. The Kids Are Alright
9. Intro
10. I Can See For Miles
11. Intro
12. Pictures Of Lily
13. Intro
14. My Generation
15. Magic Bus
16. Intro
17. Behind Blue Eyes
18. Join Together
19. You Better You Bet
20. Intro
21. I'm One
22. Love Reign O'er Me
23. Eminence Front
24. Intro
25. A Quick One While He's away
26. Amazing Journey
27. Sparks
28. Pinball Wizard
29. See Me Feel Me->Listening To You
30. Baba O'Riley
31. Won't Get Fooled Again
32. Introductions/Outro

Sonic Studios DSM-6>PA6-XP>M Audio Microtrack>
Wavelab>CD Wave Editor>FLAC Level 8

I just checked TM for the upcoming Who shows and every price range is still available, including $39.95 plus fees in seats that are not terrible. Ticket prices are "flexing" now, and there are several shows coming up in the next couple of months so check it out!

We saw an amazing show in Miami on Friday night! I first saw them in Orlando in '67, this could be the last time I get to see them live...Who knows... Check out this awesome 4K video of Love Reign O'er Me from our show:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMZBIlCkXDM&feature=youtu.be

Also found this incredible quality recording of the show on Traders Den this morning! It includes the soundchecks from Miami and Tampa:

http://www.thetradersden.org/forums/showthread.php?p=2141273&posted=1#post214127...

The Who

2Nd Show USA Tour

Miami,FL
American Airlines Arena
April 17, 2015

Source: Schoeps MK5 Cards - Nbob Actives - Tinybox 2.2 OT - Sony M10 (48-16) +


Transfer: Micro SD card > wav file > Adobe Audition > Normalize > CD Wave Cut > TLH > FLAC level 8 & Align on SB
Recording Location: Front Row on Rail - Right of Pete - In front of wedge.
Recorded by: Datfly



01. I Can't Explain
02. Substitute
03. The Seeker
04. Slip Kid
05. Who Are You
06. The Kids Are Alright
07. I Can See for Miles
08. Pictures of Lily
09. My Generation
10. Magic Bus
11. Behind Blue Eyes
12. Join Together
13. You Better You Bet
14. I'm One
15. Love, Reign O'er Me
16. Eminence Front
17. A Quick One (While He's Away)
18. Amazing Journey
19. Sparks
20. Pinball Wizard
21. See Me, Feel Me
22. Listening to You
23. Baba O'Riley
24. Won't Get Fooled Again


enjoy - I did.

Datfly
April 18 2015



///////////Super Bonus///////////



The Who

2Nd Show USA Tour

Miami,FL
American Airlines Arena
April 17, 2015

Soundcheck


Sony M10 using Internal Mics


01. Squeeze Box Take 1
02. Pete & Roger Talking
03. Squeeze Box Take 2
04. Pete & Roger Talking
05. Squeeze Box Take 3
06. Pete & Roger Talking + Guitar
07. Slip Kit Take 1
08. Slip Kit Take 2
09. Pete & Roger Talking
10. Who Are You Take 1
11. Pete & Roger Talking
12. Who Are You Take 2
13. Pete & Roger Talking
14. I'm One
15. Pete & Roger Talking



//////////But Wait...There's More//////////



The Who

1st Show USA Tour

Tampa, FL
Amalie Arena
April 15, 2015


Soundcheck


Sony M10 using Internal Mics


01. Who Are You
02. Pete & Roger Talking
03. I'm One
04. Pete & Roger Talking
05. Magic Bus Take 1
06. Pete & Roger Talking
07. Magic Bus Take 2
08. A Quick One (While He's Away)
09. Pete & Roger Talking

http://www.nola.com/jazzfest/index.ssf/2015/04/the_who_jazz_fest.html

" The Who brought 50 years' worth of rock power to the New Orleans Jazz Fest   "

" Ironically, the only time the sun came out at Jazz Fest on Saturday (April 25) was for the Englishmen. The day's intermittent rain dried up as the set opened with "Can't Explain," and rays finally peeked through as the familiar, mathematical synthesizer intro to the penultimate "Baba O'Riley" began its up-and-down progression. The Jazz Fest gig, part of the Who's ongoing 50th anniversary tour, was the band's first U.S. festival appearance since Woodstock. A bit of snark from Daltrey early in the set ("Festivals are fabulous! So much fresh air") suggested that the band is not particularly partial to the variables of outdoor performances: rain, wind, uncertain sound, et cetera. It was lucky, then, that the festival forces of nature smiled on their anniversary visit; the Who delivered 50 years' worth of power, all the hits, and a sprinkling of comedy to boot.  "


The Band is really SMOKIN' !!!!!!

Video(s)  :

http://whochat.proboards.com/thread/13112/orleans-jazz-heritage-fest-2015

" Check out this video of eleven songs from the April 17th Miami show that my wife and I attended...no, I didn't film it!   "

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1DjJTQFMUE


Holy Frig Bob  ..................... Thanks . What a Phenomenal Video   ( Roger's voice is sounding better than ever and Pete is  ... well , Pete  )   .    I wish I could see them in Kansas City next month but me Mum is in town for the annual Berkshire Meeting .

 

MRD8 wrote on Apr 26^th, 2015 at 2:52pm:




thats awesome!! thanks for posting it!!