Keith Moon
Biography
Keith John Moon (August 23, 1946 – 7 September 1978) was an English musician, best known for being the drummer of English rock group The Who. He gained acclaim for his exuberant and innovative drumming style, and notoriety for his eccentric and often self-destructive behaviour, earning him the nickname "Moon the Loon". Moon joined The Who in 1964. He played on all albums and singles from their debut, 1964's "Zoot Suit", to 1978's Who Are You, which was released three weeks before his death. Moon was known for dramatic, suspenseful drumming—often eschewing basic back beats for a fluid, busy technique focused on fast, cascading rolls across the toms, ambidextrous double bass drum work and wild cymbal crashes and washes. He is mentioned in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of the greatest of all rock and roll drummers, and was posthumously inducted into the Rock Hall as a member of The Who in 1990. Moon's legacy, as a member of The Who, as a solo artist, and as an eccentric personality, continues to garner awards and praise, including a Rolling Stone readers' pick placing him in second place of the magazine's "best drummers of all time" in 2011, nearly 35 years after his death.
Known For
Self (archive footage)
Let There Be Drums!
Self
The Who: The Kids Are Alright
Uncle Ernie
Tommy
drums
The Who - At Kilburn 1977
JD Glover
Stardust
J.D. Glover
That'll Be The Day
Hot Nun
200 Motels
Self - The Who
Monterey Pop
Self (archive footage)
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
Self (archive footage)
Video from Hell
The Hot Nun (archive footage)
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
Self
Frank Zappa filmt 200 Motels
Himself
The Who: Maximum R&B Live
Self
Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next
Self (archive footage)
Ein Leben als Extravaganza - Das Genie Frank Zappa
Self (archive footage)
Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who
Himself
Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight
Self (archive footage)
Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition
Self
Woodstock
Self
Hellraisers
Radio Wonderful
Himself
Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?
Self
Our World
himself
Carousella
Himself
The Who: Live in Texas '75
Himself
The Who - The Making of Tommy
Himself
The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy
Self
The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023
The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967
Self - The Who Member
The Who : pile et faces – La double vie d'un groupe anglais de légende
Self
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary
Himselft
The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
Himself
Les Chemins perdus
Self
Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited
Woodstock: Untold Stories
Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances
(archival footage)
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
Self (archive footage)
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
Himself - drums
The Who - Live at the London Coliseum 1969
Musician: The Count Downes
Son of Dracula
Self - Drums
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
Dress Designer
Sextette
Himself
The Who – Live At Tanglewood 1970
Himself
The Who - Live at the Silverdome
Himself
Lambert & Stamp
Self - The Who
Woodstock
Mad Doctor Cherman
Sonic Boom
The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords
Self (archive footage)
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
49
Gender
Male
Birthday
1946-08-23
Place of Birth
Wembley, London, England, UK
Also Known As
Moonie