Keith Moon wasn’t just The Who’s drummer—he was their chaos engine, their comic relief, and their most volatile liability. Known for explosive performances and even more explosive offstage antics, Moon’s life was a whirlwind of fame, destruction, brilliance, and heartbreak. Keith Moon: The Last 24 Hours is an unflinching rock and roll biography that reconstructs the final day of this iconic musician's life, diving deep into the real events that led to his tragic death on September 7, 1978, at the age of 32.

This book provides a blow-by-blow account of Moon’s last hours, based entirely on historical fact, including medical records, eyewitness testimony, and verified timelines. It explores his final interactions with friends and bandmates, his troubled relationship with his girlfriend Annette Walter-Lax, his ill-fated attempt at sobriety using the drug Heminevrin, and the eerie coincidence of dying in the same London flat where Mama Cass passed just four years earlier. Every detail is grounded in reality, yet the narrative captures the madness, dark humor, and intensity that defined Moon’s life.

More than just a biography of a rock star, Keith Moon: The Last 24 Hours is an in-depth psychological portrait of a man torn between the public image of “Moon the Loon” and a private existence haunted by insecurity, addiction, and the fear of being forgotten. Through the lens of his final day, readers get a revealing look into the entire arc of Moon’s life—from his upbringing in postwar Wembley to the anarchic heights of 1960s and 1970s rock and roll, to his failed solo album, tabloid scandals, and inevitable decline.

Perfect for fans of The Who, classic rock history, and music biographies that don’t shy away from the darker side of fame, this book pulls no punches. It includes intimate insights into the dynamic between Moon and bandmates Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, and John Entwistle, as well as the infamous moments that made Moon a legend—driving Rolls-Royces into pools, blowing up hotel toilets, and passing out mid-gig in San Francisco. But it also captures the quieter moments: the failed attempts at recovery, the strained family ties, and the desperate desire to be loved beyond the stage.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan of Keith Moon or discovering the story behind one of rock’s most outrageous figures for the first time, this biography offers the most complete, focused, and human account of his death and legacy to date. Gritty, tragic, and unforgettable, Keith Moon: The Last 24 Hours is essential reading for anyone interested in the cost of fame and the people rock history often turns into caricatures.