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.
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Movies (54)
The Who - Live at the Silverdome
2026 · Himself
The Who: Quadrophenia Super Deluxe Edition
2026
The Who: Who's Next - Life House Super Deluxe Edition
2023
Let There Be Drums!
2022 · Self (archive footage)
The Who: One Band's Explosive Story
2022 · Self - The Who Member
Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
2019 · Self
A Silent Voice: The Movie
2016 · Theme Song Performance
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
2016 · The Hot Nun (archive footage), Self (archive footage)
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
2015 · Self (archive footage)
The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967
2015
Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited
2014 · Self
The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy
2014 · Himself
Lambert & Stamp
2014 · Himself
The Who: Sensation - The Making of Tommy
2013 · Himself
Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?
2013 · Himself
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
2012 · (archival footage)
The Who: Live in Texas '75
2012 · Himself
The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords
2011
Woodstock: Untold Stories
2009
The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
2009 · Himselft
The Who: At Kilburn 1977
2008 · drums
The Who: Live at the London Coliseum 1969
2008 · Himself - drums
Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition
2008 · Self (archive footage)
Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who
2007 · Self (archive footage)
The Who: In Their Own Words
2006 · Himself
Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances
2002 · The Who
Hellraisers
2000 · Self
Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next
1999 · Self
The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023
1999 · Self
Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight
1998 · Himself
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
1996 · Self - Drums
The Who: Maximum R&B Live
1994 · Himself
A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa
1993 · Self (archive footage)
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
1988 · Self (archive footage)
Video from Hell
1987 · Self (archive footage)
Quadrophenia
1979 · Executive Producer
The Who: The Kids Are Alright
1979 · Self
Sextette
1978 · Dress Designer
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary
1977 · Self
Tommy
1975 · Uncle Ernie, Original Story
Stardust
1974 · JD Glover
Son of Dracula
1974 · Musician: The Count Downes
Sonic Boom
1974 · Mad Doctor Cherman
Radio Wonderful
1973
That'll Be The Day
1973 · J.D. Glover
The Making of 200 Motels
1971 · Self
200 Motels
1971 · Hot Nun
The Who – Live At Tanglewood 1970
1970 · Himself
Woodstock
1970 · Self - The Who
Monterey Pop
1968 · Self - The Who
Our World
1967 · Self
The Lost Paths
1967 · Himself
Carousella
1966 · himself
The Story of Quadrophenia
· Self (archive footage)
