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Fact #133062

When:

06081965

Short story:

Appearing at the fifth annual National Jazz and Blues Festival at Richmond Athletic Ground, Richmond, England, UK, are The Who, Manfred Mann, Rod Stewart and The Yardbirds. The Who's drummer Keith Moon fuels his performance by taking twenty amphetamine pills beforehand.

Full article:

Chris Welch (Melody Maker] : Keith Moon's drum solo was an explosive firing on all tom-toms. Keith looked like a white tornado, dressed in slacks and tee shirt soaked in sweat.
(Source : Melody Maker review)