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.
Acted in 19
2020s
- 2026
The Who: Quadrophenia Super Deluxe Edition
Movie
- 2023
The Who: Who's Next - Life House Super Deluxe Edition
Movie
2010s
- 2016
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
The Hot Nun (archive footage), Self (archive footage)
- 2012
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
(archival footage)
- 2011
The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords
Movie
2000s
- 2009
Woodstock: Untold Stories
Movie
The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
Himselft
- 2008
The Who: At Kilburn 1977
drums
- 2002
Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances
The Who
1980s
- 1989
MTV Rockumentary
TV
1970s
- 1978
- 1975
- 1974
Stardust
JD Glover
Son of Dracula
Musician: The Count Downes
Sonic Boom
Mad Doctor Cherman
- 1973
Radio Wonderful
Movie
That'll Be The Day
J.D. Glover
- 1971
200 Motels
Hot Nun
1960s
- 1964
Wrote 1
1970s
- 1975
Sound 1
Produced 1
1970s
- 1979
Appearances35
2020s
- 2026
The Who - Live at the Silverdome
Himself
- 2022
Let There Be Drums!
Self (archive footage)
The Who: One Band's Explosive Story
Self - The Who Member
2010s
- 2019
Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
Self
- 2015
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
- 2014
Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited
Self
The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy
Himself
Lambert & Stamp
Himself
- 2013
The Who: Sensation - The Making of Tommy
Himself
Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?
Himself
- 2012
The Who: Live in Texas '75
Himself
2000s
- 2008
The Who: Live at the London Coliseum 1969
Himself - drums
- 2007
Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who
Self (archive footage)
- 2006
The Who: In Their Own Words
Himself
- 2000
Hellraisers
Self
1990s
- 1999
Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next
Self
The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023
Self
- 1998
Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight
Himself
- 1997
- 1996
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
Self - Drums
- 1994
The Who: Maximum R&B Live
Himself
1980s
- 1988
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
Self (archive footage)
- 1987
Video from Hell
Self (archive footage)
1970s
- 1979
The Who: The Kids Are Alright
Self
- 1977
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary
Self
- 1975
- 1971
The Making of 200 Motels
Self
- 1970
The Who – Live At Tanglewood 1970
Himself
Woodstock
Self - The Who
1960s
- 1968
- 1967
Our World
Self
The Lost Paths
Himself
- 1966
Carousella
himself
