Keith Moon

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

54

Gender

Male

Birthday

1946-08-23

Day of death

1978-09-07 (32 years old)

Place of Birth

Wembley, London, England, UK

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

  • Top of the Pops

    Top of the Pops

  • A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa

    A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa

  • Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

    Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

  • Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words

    Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words

  • Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words

    Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words

  • Classic Albums

    Classic Albums

  • Behind the Music

    Behind the Music

  • Tommy

    Tommy

  • The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023

    The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023

  • Woodstock

    Woodstock

  • 200 Motels

    200 Motels

  • Sextette

    Sextette

  • Our World

    Our World

  • The Who: One Band's Explosive Story

    The Who: One Band's Explosive Story

  • Monterey Pop

    Monterey Pop

  • Radio Wonderful

    Radio Wonderful

  • Stardust

    Stardust

  • Hellraisers

    Hellraisers

  • The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970

    The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970

  • The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy

    The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy

  • Video from Hell

    Video from Hell

  • The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

    The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

  • The Who: The Kids Are Alright

    The Who: The Kids Are Alright

  • The Who: Live in Texas '75

    The Who: Live in Texas '75

  • Frank Zappa filmt 200 Motels

    Frank Zappa filmt 200 Motels

  • It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC

    It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC

  • The Who - At Kilburn 1977

    The Who - At Kilburn 1977

  • That'll Be The Day

    That'll Be The Day

  • Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation

    Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation

  • The Lost Paths

    The Lost Paths

  • Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary

    Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary

  • Son of Dracula

    Son of Dracula

  • 12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

    12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

  • Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who

    Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who

  • The Who ‎– Live At Tanglewood 1970

    The Who ‎– Live At Tanglewood 1970

  • Let There Be Drums!

    Let There Be Drums!

  • The Who: Maximum R&B Live

    The Who: Maximum R&B Live

  • Lambert & Stamp

    Lambert & Stamp

  • The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords

    The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords

  • Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances

    Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances

  • Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next

    Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next

  • MTV Rockumentary

    MTV Rockumentary

  • Sonic Boom

    Sonic Boom

  • The Who - The Making of Tommy

    The Who - The Making of Tommy

  • Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition

    Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition

  • Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight

    Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight

  • Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited

    Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited

  • The Who - Live at the Silverdome

    The Who - Live at the Silverdome

  • Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?

    Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?

  • The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels

    The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels

  • Woodstock: Untold Stories

    Woodstock: Untold Stories

  • The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967

    The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967

  • The Who - Live at the London Coliseum 1969

    The Who - Live at the London Coliseum 1969

  • Carousella

    Carousella