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.
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Filmography
all 50
Movies 47
self 34
TV Shows 3
Producer 1
Writer 1
The Who: Who's Next | Life House (2023)
Let There Be Drums! (2022)
The Who: One Band's Explosive Story (2022)
Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation (2019)
A Silent Voice: The Movie (2016)
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words (2016)
The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967 (2015)
The Who: Sensation - The Story of Tommy (2014)
Lambert & Stamp (2014)
The Who - The Making of Tommy (2013)
Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me? (2013)
The Who: Live in Texas '75 (2012)
The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords (2011)
The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 (2009)
The Who: At Kilburn 1977 (2008)
The Who: Live at the London Coliseum 1969 (2008)
Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition (2008)
Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who (2007)
Hellraisers (2000)
Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next (1999)
Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight (1998)
Behind the Music (1997)
Classic Albums (1997)
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus (1996)
The Who: Maximum R&B Live (1994)
The Who's Tommy, the Amazing Journey (1993)
A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa (1993)
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels (1988)
Video From Hell (1987)
Quadrophenia (1979)
The Kids Are Alright (1979)
Sextette (1978)
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary (1977)
Tommy (1975)
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975)
Stardust (1974)
Son of Dracula (1974)
Sonic Boom (1974)
Radio Wonderful (1973)
That'll Be The Day (1973)
Frank Zappa filmt 200 Motels (1971)
200 Motels (1971)
The Who – Live At Tanglewood 1970 (1970)
Woodstock (1970)
Monterey Pop (1968)
Our World (1967)
The Lost Paths (1967)
Carousella (1966)
The Who - Live at the Silverdome
The Who: Music in Review - The Moon Years
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1946-08-23
Deathday1978-09-07 (32 years old)
Birth PlaceCentral Middlesex Hospital, United Kingdom
Height69-inch
RelationshipsKim McLagan (1966-01-01 - 1975-01-01)
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
Also Known AsMoonie, Moon the Loon, The Who
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