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—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 | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.45 |
| Birthday | 1946-08-23 |
| Place of Birth | Wembley, London, England, UK |
| Also Known As | Moonie, Moon the Loon, Keith John Moon, |
2022
Let There Be Drums!
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Through conversations with the world's greatest drummers, director Justin Kreutzmann explores the importance of music in bringing people together.
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The Who: The Kids Are Alright
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1975
Tommy
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2008
The Who - At Kilburn 1977
7.8/5
Featuring one of the last public appearances by Keith Moon, the 1977 Kilburn show is a long-sought holy grail for fans of The Who, performing before a...
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1974
Stardust
5.442/26
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Stardust
1973
That'll Be The Day
6.286/21
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1971
200 Motels
5.266/47
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Monterey Pop
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The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
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The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
1987
Video from Hell
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Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
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The Making of 200 Motels
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The Who: Maximum R&B Live
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A celebration of 30 years of The Who.
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1999
Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next
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A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa
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The documentary examines Frank Zappa and his music through archive footage, including unique video excerpts from Austrian television archives featurin...
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2007
Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who
7.05/20
A documentary on The Who, featuring interviews with the band's two surviving members, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey.
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Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight
7.438/8
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Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight
2008
Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition
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Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition
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Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
7.3/50
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Hellraisers
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Documentary about notorious British and Irish wildmen Richard Harris, Peter O'Toole, Oliver Reed and Keith Moon and their excesses and exploits.
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Hellraisers
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Radio Wonderful
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Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?
8.667/6
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Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?
1967
Our World
10/0
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Carousella
2.7/3
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The Who: Live in Texas '75
0/0
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2013
The Who - The Making of Tommy
9/3
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2014
The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy
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1999
The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023
8/1
The Who's landmark album, Who's Next, in a new remix by Steven Wilson, featuring bonus tracks from the 10 disc super deluxe box set. Includes stereo,...
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2015
The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967
0/0
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2022
The Who: One Band's Explosive Story
8/1
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1977
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary
8/1
Train wreck, some might call it a TV special, proving that not everything was better in the good old days. That includes Rolling Stone Magazine.
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2009
The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
8.3/3
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1967
The Lost Paths
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2009
Woodstock: Untold Stories
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2014
Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited
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2002
Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances
7.5/2
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12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
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Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
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2008
The Who - Live at the London Coliseum 1969
7.9/4
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1974
Son of Dracula
5.357/7
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The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
7.372/39
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1978
Sextette
3.895/19
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1970
The Who – Live At Tanglewood 1970
0/0
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The Who - Live at the Silverdome
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2014
Lambert & Stamp
7.2/13
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1970
Woodstock
7.539/294
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1974
Sonic Boom
5.6/5
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2011
The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords
0/0
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2015
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
8/1
A celebration of rock 'n' roll in the shape of a compilation of classic artists and songs, featuring the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis, Dion and Dick Dale...
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2023
The Who: Who's Next - Life House Super Deluxe Edition
0/0
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2026
The Who: Quadrophenia Super Deluxe Edition
0/0
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