THE WHOS KEITH MOONS DIARIES UP FOR SALE

The Who drummer Keith Moon's drum kit and diaries are to be put up for auction. The late hellraiser's handwritten diaries - one which was written in 1974, four years before he died of an accidental drug overdose aged 32 - include entries about filming 'Stardust' and 'Tommy'. Two Premier drums are expected to fetch up to $20.000 and four Premier drumsticks could go for between $500.00and $1000.00. A source told Britain's Daily Express newspaper: "This sale is a goldmine of collectables for fans of a man considered by many to be rock's greatest ever drummer. Who wouldn't want to own a piece of rock history?"Moon's address book, which includes David Bowie, George Harrison, Sir Mick Jagger and Sir Elton John, will also be sold by his family.The collection will include gold and silver discs of classic Who albums including 'Quadrophenia', photographs, awards, clothing and shoes. Moon was renowned for his flamboyant fashion sense and a full-length black velvet robe with a roaring lion motif is expected to be sold for $3000.00. A gold satin pair of flared trousers could reach up to $1500.00 each. The sale, which coincides with The Who releasing their first album for 24 years, will be held at London's Christie's auction house on November 21. A movie about the drummer's life is set to be filmed next year.