Keith ends his three year on-and-off residency in Los Angeles for good. After his arrival in London he tries to go cold turkey from alcohol and drugs to prepare for the upcoming Who recording, but it prompts another seizure and he has to be hospitalized for a few days. When he comes out his beard… Read More »1977-09-12
The Fabulous Poodles self-titled LP, produced by John at his home studio, is released.
John produces a session at Ramport Studios for the 74-member Newport Male Voice Choir including his father, Bert. They record “Yesterday,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Love Me Tender” and “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” John plays bass on three tracks accompanied by Rod Argent on piano and Moog
Roger is on the UCLA campus to shoot a “Battle of the Network Stars”-style program called US Against The World. Also on their team representing the U.K. are Marty Feldman, Susan George, Oliver Reed and Twiggy. The special airs on NBC Sept. 7th. Debbie Gosse: ” Filmed over the weekend of Aug. 27/28. The… Read More »1977-08-28
Around this time Keith is videotaped at CBS Studios in Hollywood for Rolling Stone…The Tenth Anniversary special. Keith tells some of his hotel exploits then participates in a sketch in which Steve Martin helps him destroy a hotel room. The later part also appears in the movie The Kids Are Alright.
Filming of The Kids are Alright sees Keith wearing a variety of costumes parading up and down the beach followed by a return to his house where Ringo Starr both interviews him and shoots an introduction for the film’s trailer. The shoot goes well except for ‘Dougal’ Butler who sparks a major row with Keith… Read More »1977-08-12
Filming for The Kids Are Alright takes place at Keith’s pre-birthday celebration at Trancas Restaurant and Bar in Malibu. A stripper pops out of cake and somehow Keith ends up on his back, covered in cake, trying to get his trousers down
Filming of The Kids Are Alright continues with views of Keith taking in the nightlife of Los Angeles. The crew ends up at The Pleasure Chest, a sex equipment shop, where Keith dons a leather mask and is interviewed while being whipped by Mary Ann Zabresky.
Filming of The Kids Are Aright continues with more interviews with Keith
Filming of The Kids Are Alright resumes at Keith Moon’s Malibu, California home. Shot this day is Keith’s refusal to tell the truth. “As you want to hear it? You couldn’t afford me”, Keith in biker gear with a blow-up sex doll and a scene of Keith and Rick Danko of The Band playing cards.… Read More »1977-08-08