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Keith Moon

Keith Moon

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Born: August 23, 1946Wembley, London, England, UK

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
Filmography
The Who: Who's Next - Life House Super Deluxe Edition

The Who: Who's Next - Life House Super Deluxe Edition

2023
Let There Be Drums!

Let There Be Drums!

Self (archive footage)

2022
The Who: One Band's Explosive Story

The Who: One Band's Explosive Story

Self - The Who Member

2022
Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation

Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation

Self

2019
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words

Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words

Self (archive footage)

2016
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words

Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words

The Hot Nun (archive footage)

2016
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC

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

Self (archive footage)

2015

The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967

2015
Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited

Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited

Self

2014
The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy

The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy

Himself

2014
Lambert & Stamp

Lambert & Stamp

Himself

2014
The Who - The Making of Tommy

The Who - The Making of Tommy

Himself

2013
Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?

Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?

Himself

2013
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

(archival footage)

2012
The Who: Live in Texas '75

The Who: Live in Texas '75

Himself

2012
The Who:  Purple Hearts and Power Chords

The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords

2011
Woodstock: Untold Stories

Woodstock: Untold Stories

2009
The Who:  Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970

The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970

Himselft

2009
The Who - Live at the London Coliseum 1969

The Who - Live at the London Coliseum 1969

Himself - drums

2008
The Who - At Kilburn 1977

The Who - At Kilburn 1977

drums

2008

Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition

Self (archive footage)

2008
Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who

Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who

Self (archive footage)

2007
Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances

Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances

2002
Hellraisers

Hellraisers

Self

2000
The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023

The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023

Self

1999
Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next

Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next

Self

1999
Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight

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

Himself

1998
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

Self - Drums

1996
The Who: Maximum R&B Live

The Who: Maximum R&B Live

Himself

1994

A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa

Self (archive footage)

1993
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels

The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels

Self (archive footage)

1988
Video from Hell

Video from Hell

Self (archive footage)

1987
The Who: The Kids Are Alright

The Who: The Kids Are Alright

Self

1979
Sextette

Sextette

Dress Designer

1978
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary

Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary

Self

1977
Tommy

Tommy

Uncle Ernie

1975
Stardust

Stardust

JD Glover

1974
Son of Dracula

Son of Dracula

Musician: The Count Downes

1974
Sonic Boom

Sonic Boom

Mad Doctor Cherman

1974
Radio Wonderful

Radio Wonderful

1973
That'll Be The Day

That'll Be The Day

J.D. Glover

1973
The Making of 200 Motels

The Making of 200 Motels

Self

1971
200 Motels

200 Motels

Hot Nun

1971
The Who ‎– Live At Tanglewood 1970

The Who ‎– Live At Tanglewood 1970

Himself

1970
Woodstock

Woodstock

Self - The Who

1970
Monterey Pop

Monterey Pop

Self - The Who

1968
Our World

Our World

Self

1967
The Lost Paths

The Lost Paths

Himself

1967
Carousella

Carousella

himself

1966