Keith Moon

Designed by the legendary Keith Moon, this stick has a unique in its design with the combination of a medium shaft, fast sloping medium taper and a length just short of 16". Crafted with an oval wood tip.

On this page says Keith Moon used a Ludwig Black Pearl Kit circa 1964-1965.

Used by Keith Moon during 1966.

Keith used these sticks during The Who’s concert at the Cleveland Public Hall in Cleveland, Ohio, 31st August 1967

Keith Moon used Ludwig Silver Sparkle kit during 1965.

Likely Keith’s best known kit, for its unique look, Keith had Premier custom-build at least three of these kits to his specification. It was Moon’s idea to incorporate “Pictures of Lily” in the design.

Likely the same specification as the “Pictures of Lily” kit — in black. Used onstage beginning early 1970 until March 1973.

Keith bought a transparent acrylic drumkit from Zickos drum company, during The Who’s 1970 U.S. tour, before a show in Kansas City on July 2. Several weeks later, Moon ordered one more drumkit. Zickos had only been in business in less than a year, and Keith was the second drummer to order a kit, so Zickos didn’t have all of their own hardware available. Zickos have reported that some of the hardware used was probably Sonor and Camco in addition to Zickos’ own.

Zildjian Avedis 20" Ride cymbals were used by Keith Moon in his early drummer years, 1965-1968.

Keith Moon used a pair of Paiste 2002 Crash 16'' cymbals during 1966-1967

From 1966-1970 Keith Moon used this Hi Hats, but there where not used usually during stage.

In 1968, Keith Moon switched from a 16'' crash to an 18'' Paiste 2002 Crash Cymbal as part of his signature "Pictures of Lily" drum kit, which he used from 1968 to 1974. According to Whotabs, his cymbal selection primarily included Paiste and Zildjian brands.

Keith Moon used them during 1973-1974.

According to Whotabs, Keith Moon used the Premier LokFast Stand throughout his career with The Who.

Used for the kick drum on "Who Are You", as mentioned by producer Jon Astley in this Sound on Sound "Classic Tracks" interview.

"On the bass drum I used an AKG D30; I had a Neumann KM84 on top and underneath the snare; I used a Shure SM58 with a pad in it for the hi-hat; overheads were Neumann U87s; and for toms I used anything I could find that matched, such as Sennheiser 421s. Then, the day after I'd set all this up, Keith came in and went around the kit for me. I just wanted to make sure the stereo imaging was OK, so he played and then asked 'Is that all right?' I said 'Yeah, that's fantastic,' at which point he stood up and walked straight through the bloody kit. He obviously was aware that I'd put a lot of work into it, balancing the whole thing, but I just thought 'Oh, well, welcome to the Who. Here we go..."

Used for the snare drum on "Who Are You?", as mentioned by producer Jon Astley in this Sound on Sound "Classic Tracks" interview.

"On the bass drum I used an AKG D30; I had a Neumann KM84 on top and underneath the snare; I used a Shure SM58 with a pad in it for the hi-hat; overheads were Neumann U87s; and for toms I used anything I could find that matched, such as Sennheiser 421s. Then, the day after I'd set all this up, Keith came in and went around the kit for me. I just wanted to make sure the stereo imaging was OK, so he played and then asked 'Is that all right?' I said 'Yeah, that's fantastic,' at which point he stood up and walked straight through the bloody kit. He obviously was aware that I'd put a lot of work into it, balancing the whole thing, but I just thought 'Oh, well, welcome to the Who. Here we go..."

Used for the toms on "Who Are You?", as mentioned by producer Jon Astley in this Sound on Sound "Classic Tracks" interview.

"On the bass drum I used an AKG D30; I had a Neumann KM84 on top and underneath the snare; I used a Shure SM58 with a pad in it for the hi-hat; overheads were Neumann U87s; and for toms I used anything I could find that matched, such as Sennheiser 421s. Then, the day after I'd set all this up, Keith came in and went around the kit for me. I just wanted to make sure the stereo imaging was OK, so he played and then asked 'Is that all right?' I said 'Yeah, that's fantastic,' at which point he stood up and walked straight through the bloody kit. He obviously was aware that I'd put a lot of work into it, balancing the whole thing, but I just thought 'Oh, well, welcome to the Who. Here we go..."

Listed as using this mic for hi hat.

Used on 30 Aug. 1978, for his final recording session

In this March 15, 2014 Drum Forum reply, user Bun Carlos reports his ownership of a Louis Benson Model drumstick dropped by Moon at a Summer 1968 The Who concert. In an April 24, 2024 reply on the same thread by GregR, an image of another Louis Benson Model used by Moon is shown.

Bun Carlos

I have a Keith Moon stick from Summer 1968. It's a Rogers Louis Bellson (sp?) Model. Tiny stick, about 15" long. His roady stood next to him with an armful while Moon bounced them off his floor tom all night. When one bounced into the audience I grabbed it. I imagine, from the way he went through sticks, (in those days) they bought whatever sticks they could find cheap.

GregR

Here are a few Keith Moon sticks. The Ajax Jack Parnell sticks were used by him a lot, but yes he did use many different brands at times including Premier, Rogers Louie Bellson and Ludwig Joe Morello

https://www.drumforum.org/attachments/keith-moon-sticks-jpg.671400/

In this website, it is stated that Keith Moon played a Super Classic Black Oyster from 1964-1965 and a Silver Sparkle from July to September 1965

Black Oyster First known date of use: 22 July, 1964, Scene Club Last known date of use: 23 May, 1965, “Thanks Your Lucky Stars” concert.

Silver Sparkle 1 July, 1965, “Ready Steady Go!” TV show (A clip is featured in The Kids Are Alright). Last known date of use: 3 September, 1965, “Ready Steady Go!” TV show.