Full Moon: The Amazing Rock and Roll Life of Keith Moon

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Faber & Faber, 2012 - Biography & Autobiography - 256 pages

With Chris Trengove and Peter Lawrence

In 1967 Peter 'Dougal' Butler became a roadie for The Who and their mercurial genius drummer Keith Moon. Soon he would be Moon's personal assistant, chauffeur, and all-purpose wingman. The ride lasted a tumultuous ten years, ending just prior to Moon's untimely death in 1978. "Full Moon" is Butler's memoir of that ride: essential reading for Who fans, and a masterclass in the mayhem caused by rock 'n' roll excess.

'The most candid insight into the Who star's life.' "Daily Star"

'Written in a wonderful fast, racy style, Runyonesque and full of good jokes.' "Girl About Town"

'A welcome change from the usual bland rock book reportage... Butler clearly has a deep and lasting affection for Moon.' Andy Gill, "NME"

'Certainly outrageous, sometimes funny, but mostly a sad account of life with a talented neurotic.' "Daily Mirror"

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