Keith Moon
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Aug 23, 1946
- Died
- Sep 7, 1978 (aged 32)
- Place of birth
- Wembley, London, England, UK
- Credits
- 57
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
Tommy
1975Movie
Uncle Ernie
Woodstock
1970Movie
Self - The Who
Monterey Pop
1968Movie
Self - The Who
Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
2019Movie
Self
200 Motels
1971Movie
Hot Nun
The Who: The Kids Are Alright
1979Movie
Self
Filmography
The Who: Quadrophenia Super Deluxe Edition
2026Movie
The Who: Who's Next - Life House Super Deluxe Edition
2023Movie
Let There Be Drums!
2022Movie
Self (archive footage)
The Who: One Band's Explosive Story
2022Movie
Self - The Who Member
Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
2019Movie
Self
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
2016Movie
The Hot Nun (archive footage), Self (archive footage)
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
2015Movie
Self (archive footage)
The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967
2015Movie
Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited
2014Movie
Self
The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy
2014Movie
Himself
Lambert & Stamp
2014Movie
Himself
The Who: Sensation - The Making of Tommy
2013Movie
Himself
Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?
2013Movie
Himself
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
2012Movie
(archival footage)
The Who: Live in Texas '75
2012Movie
Himself
The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords
2011Movie
Woodstock: Untold Stories
2009Movie
The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
2009Movie
Himselft
The Who: At Kilburn 1977
2008Movie
drums
The Who: Live at the London Coliseum 1969
2008Movie
Himself - drums
Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition
2008Movie
Self (archive footage)
Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who
2007Movie
Self (archive footage)
Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances
2002Movie
The Who
Hellraisers
2000Movie
Self
Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next
1999Movie
Self
The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023
1999Movie
Self
Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight
1998Movie
Himself
Behind the Music
1997TV
Self (archive footage)
Classic Albums
1997TV
Self
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
1996Movie
Self - Drums
The Who: Maximum R&B Live
1994Movie
Himself
A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa
1993Movie
Self (archive footage)
MTV Rockumentary
1989TV
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
1988Movie
Self (archive footage)
Video from Hell
1987Movie
Self (archive footage)
The Who: The Kids Are Alright
1979Movie
Self
Sextette
1978Movie
Dress Designer
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary
1977Movie
Self
The BRIT Awards
1977TV
Self
Tommy
1975Movie
Uncle Ernie
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
1975TV
Self - The Who
Stardust
1974Movie
JD Glover
Son of Dracula
1974Movie
Musician: The Count Downes
Sonic Boom
1974Movie
Mad Doctor Cherman
Radio Wonderful
1973Movie
That'll Be The Day
1973Movie
J.D. Glover
The Making of 200 Motels
1971Movie
Self
200 Motels
1971Movie
Hot Nun
The Who – Live At Tanglewood 1970
1970Movie
Himself
Woodstock
1970Movie
Self - The Who
Monterey Pop
1968Movie
Self - The Who
Our World
1967Movie
Self
The Lost Paths
1967Movie
Himself
Carousella
1966Movie
himself
Top of the Pops
1964TV
The Story of Quadrophenia
Movie
Self (archive footage)
The Who - Live at the Silverdome
Movie
Himself