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.
Acting (44 movies)
Let There Be Drums!
2022
The Who: The Kids Are Alright
1979
Tommy
1975
The Who - At Kilburn 1977
2008
Stardust
1974
That'll Be The Day
1973
200 Motels
1971
Monterey Pop
1968
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
1988
Video from Hell
1987
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
2016
The Who: Maximum R&B Live
1994
Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next
1999
Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who
2007
Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight
1998
Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
2019
Hellraisers
2000
Radio Wonderful
1973
Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?
2013
Our World
1967
Carousella
1966
The Who: Live in Texas '75
2012
The Who - The Making of Tommy
2013
The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy
2014
The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023
1999
The Who: One Band's Explosive Story
2022
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary
1977
The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
2009
The Lost Paths
1967
Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited
2014
Woodstock: Untold Stories
2009
Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances
2002
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
2012
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
2016
The Who - Live at the London Coliseum 1969
2008
Son of Dracula
1974
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
1996
Sextette
1978
The Who – Live At Tanglewood 1970
1970
Lambert & Stamp
2014
Woodstock
1970
Sonic Boom
1974
The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords
2011
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
2015
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Quadrophenia | 1979 | Executive Producer |