Keith Moon
Known for Acting · 57 credits
- Born
- 1946-08-23
- Died
- 1978-09-07
- Place of birth
- Wembley, London, England, UK
- Also known as
- Moonie · Moon the Loon · Keith John 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
TV Shows (6)
Movies (51)
Tommy
1975
as Uncle Ernie
Woodstock
1970
as Self - The Who
Monterey Pop
1968
as Self - The Who
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
2012
as (archival footage)
200 Motels
1971
as Hot Nun
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
2016
as The Hot Nun (archive footage) / Self (archive footage)
Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
2019
as Self
Sextette
1978
as Dress Designer
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
1996
as Self - Drums
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary
1977
as Self
That'll Be The Day
1973
as J.D. Glover
Stardust
1974
as JD Glover
Hellraisers
2000
as Self
The Who: The Kids Are Alright
1979
as Self
Sonic Boom
1974
as Mad Doctor Cherman
Son of Dracula
1974
as Musician: The Count Downes
Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances
2002
A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa
1993
as Self (archive footage)
Our World
1967
as Self
Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who
2007
as Self (archive footage)
Lambert & Stamp
2014
as Himself
The Making of 200 Motels
1971
as Self
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
2015
as Self (archive footage)
Woodstock: Untold Stories
2009
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
1988
as Self (archive footage)
Let There Be Drums!
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Carousella
1966
as himself
Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited
2014
as Self
Radio Wonderful
1973
Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition
2008
as Self (archive footage)
Video from Hell
1987
as Self (archive footage)
The Who: Live in Texas '75
2012
as Himself
Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?
2013
as Himself
The Who: One Band's Explosive Story
2022
as Self - The Who Member
The Story of Quadrophenia
as Self (archive footage)
Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next
1999
as Self
The Who - At Kilburn 1977
2008
as drums
Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight
1998
as Himself
The Lost Paths
1967
as Himself
The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
2009
as Himselft
The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967
2015
The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords
2011
The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023
1999
as Self
The Who - The Making of Tommy
2013
as Himself
The Who – Live At Tanglewood 1970
1970
as Himself
The Who - Live at the Silverdome
as Himself
The Who: Maximum R&B Live
1994
as Himself
The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy
2014
as Himself
The Who: Live at the London Coliseum 1969
2008
as Himself - drums
The Who: Quadrophenia Super Deluxe Edition
2026
The Who: Who's Next - Life House Super Deluxe Edition
2023
About Keith Moon
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—oft… With 57 credits spanning from 1964 to 2026, Keith Moon has appeared in 51 films and 6 TV shows.
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Most Popular Keith Moon Movies
- Tommy (1975) — as Uncle Ernie
- Woodstock (1970) — as Self - The Who
- Monterey Pop (1968) — as Self - The Who
- 12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief (2012) — as (archival footage)
- 200 Motels (1971) — as Hot Nun
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