2. Keith Moon
Stand Out Track: Wont Get Fooled Again, the epic classic from 'Who's Next'. Self-destructive, hedonistic, unpredictable and quite simply an animal behind the kit, Moon is most famous for being one of rocks greatest characters. Whether destroying his kit at the end of a set or blowing up hotel toilets with dynamite, Moons outlandish behaviour kept him in the spotlight and he epitomised the youthful, dangerous side of rock & roll better than anyone. It is important to recognise that these attributes did not distract from his skills on the drums, far from it; Moon remains revered for his insanely busy technique which focused on fast, cascading rolls and flourishes, wild and unpredictable double bass work and powerful cymbal crashes. Moons exuberant abandonment of convention and unparalleled showmanship cemented his reputation as a true original but is he the best drummer ever? Not quite. That honour goes to