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Born in United Kingdom · Nationality British — Culture / media / celebrities
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Death from Heminevrin overdose during alcohol dependency treatment” and “Cow Palace: Collapse on stage after substance use and replacement by audience member”.
Profile No. 2341 · Updated on 12 October 2026
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7 September 1978
Moon died in London after ingesting a massive quantity of Heminevrin, a sedative prescribed to help treat his alcoholism. The autopsy revealed a concentration far above therapeutic levels.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
20 November 1973
During The Who's Cow Palace concert, Moon collapsed twice behind his drums after consuming sedatives and alcohol. Unable to continue, he was replaced for the end of the concert by Scot Halpin, a 19-year-old audience member.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
December 1973
After a concert in Montreal, Moon, Townshend and others in The Who's entourage caused extensive damage to the Bonaventure Hotel and spent the night in jail.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
4 January 1970
Following an altercation outside the Red Lion pub in Hatfield, an intoxicated Moon drove off to escape people attacking his car and accidentally ran over his friend, driver and bodyguard Neil Boland, who died.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
années 1960-début 1970
Kim Kerrigan, Moon's first wife, described years of violence and intimidation. Biographical accounts include fights, a bottle thrown against a wall and an incident in which Moon allegedly chased her with a gun.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
1967
During a televised Who performance, Moon had one of his drums filled with explosives for the finale of 'My Generation'. The charge was much greater than expected, and the explosion injured Moon and singed Townshend's hair.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
23 August 1967
During Moon's birthday celebration at the Holiday Inn in Flint, a food fight escalated, fire extinguishers were discharged, objects were thrown into the pool and extensive damage was caused to the hotel. Moon subsequently popularised a story that a car had ended up in the pool.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
November 1965
After Daltrey discarded amphetamines used by the band, Moon attacked him with a tambourine. Daltrey then struck him violently, leading to Daltrey's temporary expulsion.
Last verified: 15 September 2026
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