Rolls-Royce Recreates Keith Moon Pool Stunt for Phantom Centennial

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Rolls-Royce Phantom, the company recreated the legendary stunt involving The Who's drummer Keith Moon allegedly driving a Rolls-Royce into a swimming pool. While Moon himself claimed in a 1970s interview that it was a Lincoln Continental, and some witnesses dispute the event entirely, the story has become an iconic part of rock ’n’ roll folklore. Rolls-Royce submerged a retired Phantom Extended Wheelbase prototype into the Tinside Lido pool in Plymouth, England, a location with historical ties to music legends like The Beatles. This homage highlights the Phantom’s longstanding connection to influential musicians including John Lennon, Elton John, Elvis Presley, and hip-hop artists, symbolizing how the car has been used to project identity and challenge convention. Chris Brownridge, CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, emphasized the brand's enduring relationship with extraordinary people and music history, uniting them in the ambition to make their presence felt. The stunt serves both as a tribute to the Phantom's rich cultural legacy and an acknowledgment of its place in music and popular culture mythology.