Re: Moon Weakens?

[Jeff Williams <jeffw@mxim.com>]

> WF writes:
> > >I agree to some extent, but this album was really where we saw Moon begin to
> > weaken...             
> 
> Wow, what a concept.  Just because Moon's drums weren't standing out, this
> is a sign of weakness?  Oh, but I must disagree.  Although Pete Townshend
> wrote most of the songs, the Who was still a BAND.  If a song called for
> subdued drums, I think Moon was profesional enough to realize this, and play
> accordingly.  Moon was more than just the guy who played "sloppy drums", he
> had the ability to transcend his idiom, and play drums in a variety of contexts.
> 
> > I think I need to remind everyone that not all the material Pete has written
> > was really suitable for Keith as a drummer. It's hard to imagine Keith
> > "weakening" for "Who By Numbers", then going on tour shortly after and
> > playing some of the BEST drums he ever played. Read John Entwislte's comments
> > in the August "Record Collector".
> 

Amen, brother...

JW