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.
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Movies (46)
Let There Be Drums!
as Self (archive footage)
2022
The Who: One Band's Explosive Story
as Self - The Who Member
2022
Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
as Self
2019
A Silent Voice: The Movie
Theme Song Performance (Sound)
2016
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
as The Hot Nun (archive footage)
2016
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
as Self (archive footage)
2015
The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967
2015
Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited
as Self
2014
The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy
as Himself
2014
Lambert & Stamp
as Himself
2014
The Who - The Making of Tommy
as Himself
2013
Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?
as Himself
2013
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
as (archival footage)
2012
The Who: Live in Texas '75
as Himself
2012
The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords
2011
Woodstock: Untold Stories
2009
The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
as Himselft
2009
The Who - At Kilburn 1977
as drums
2008
The Who - Live at the London Coliseum 1969
as Himself - drums
2008
Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition
as Self (archive footage)
2008
Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who
as Self (archive footage)
2007
Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances
2002
Hellraisers
as Self
2000
Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next
as Self
1999
The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023
as Self
1999
Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight
as Himself
1998
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
as Self - Drums
1996
The Who: Maximum R&B Live
as Himself
1994
A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa
as Self (archive footage)
1993
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
as Self (archive footage)
1988
Video from Hell
as Self (archive footage)
1987
Quadrophenia
Executive Producer (Production)
1979
The Who: The Kids Are Alright
as Self
1979
Sextette
as Dress Designer
1978
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary
as Self
1977
Tommy
as Uncle Ernie
1975
Stardust
as JD Glover
1974
Son of Dracula
as Musician: The Count Downes
1974
Sonic Boom
as Mad Doctor Cherman
1974
Radio Wonderful
1973
That'll Be The Day
as J.D. Glover
1973
Frank Zappa filmt 200 Motels
as Self
1971
200 Motels
as Hot Nun
1971
The Who – Live At Tanglewood 1970
as Himself
1970
Woodstock
as Self - The Who
1970
Monterey Pop
as Self - The Who
1968
