Keith Moon
ActingKeith 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
Uncle Ernie
Woodstock
Self - The Who
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
(archival footage)
Sextette
Dress Designer
Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
Self
Stardust
JD Glover
Monterey Pop
Self - The Who
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
The Hot Nun (archive footage)
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary
Self
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
Self - Drums
Filmography — Acting
Tommy
Uncle Ernie
Woodstock
Self - The Who
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
(archival footage)
Sextette
Dress Designer
Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
Self
Stardust
JD Glover
Monterey Pop
Self - The Who
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
The Hot Nun (archive footage)
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary
Self
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
Self - Drums
That'll Be The Day
J.D. Glover
200 Motels
Hot Nun
The Who: The Kids Are Alright
Self
Sonic Boom
Mad Doctor Cherman
Son of Dracula
Musician: The Count Downes
A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa
Self (archive footage)
Let There Be Drums!
Self (archive footage)
Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?
Himself
Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who
Self (archive footage)
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
Self (archive footage)
Our World
Self
The Who - At Kilburn 1977
drums
Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances
The Who: One Band's Explosive Story
Self - The Who Member
Hellraisers
Self
Video from Hell
Self (archive footage)
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
Lambert & Stamp
Himself
The Lost Paths
Himself
Carousella
himself
Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited
Self
The Who - The Making of Tommy
Himself
Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next
Self
Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition
Self (archive footage)
The Who - Live at the London Coliseum 1969
Himself - drums
Woodstock: Untold Stories
Radio Wonderful
The Who: Live in Texas '75
Himself
The Who: Maximum R&B Live
Himself
The Making of 200 Motels
Self
The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967
The Who - Live at the Silverdome
Himself
The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023
Self
The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords
The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
Himselft
The Who – Live At Tanglewood 1970
Himself
Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight
Himself
The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy
Himself
