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Keith Moon and rock 'n' roll: "Hope I die before I get old"

Bill Holdship, Michigan State News, 22 September 1978

WHO DRUMMER Keith Moon died Sept. 7 from an overdose of a sedative prescribed to combat alcoholism. He was 31. The Who, presently finishing their film documentary entitled The Kids Are Alright, announced plans to continue with another drummer. It won't be the same.

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