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.
Movies & TV Shows
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Tommy (1975) — Uncle Ernie
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Woodstock (1970) — Self - The Who
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Monterey Pop (1968) — Self - The Who
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Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation (2019) — Self
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200 Motels (1971) — Hot Nun
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Top of the Pops (1964)
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The Who: The Kids Are Alright (1979) — Self
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The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus (1996) — Self - Drums
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Stardust (1974) — JD Glover
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Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words (2016) — The Hot Nun (archive footage)
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That'll Be The Day (1973) — J.D. Glover
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Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who (2007) — Self (archive footage)
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Sextette (1978) — Dress Designer
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Behind the Music (1997) — Self (archive footage)
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12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief (2012) — (archival footage)
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Lambert & Stamp (2014) — Himself
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Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next (1999) — Self
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Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight (1998) — Himself
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Classic Albums (1997) — Self
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Son of Dracula (1974) — Musician: The Count Downes
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Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me? (2013) — Himself
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Let There Be Drums! (2022) — Self (archive footage)
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The Who - At Kilburn 1977 (2008) — drums
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Sonic Boom (1974) — Mad Doctor Cherman
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Video from Hell (1987) — Self (archive footage)
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The Who: Live at the London Coliseum 1969 (2008) — Himself - drums
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The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels (1988) — Self (archive footage)
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Carousella (1966) — himself
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The Who: Sensation - The Making of Tommy (2013) — Himself
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The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 (2009) — Himselft
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Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances (2002)
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The Who: Maximum R&B Live (1994) — Himself
- A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa (1993) — Self (archive footage)
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The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023 (1999) — Self
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The Who: One Band's Explosive Story (2022) — Self - The Who Member
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Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary (1977) — Self
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It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC (2015) — Self (archive footage)
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Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) — Self - The Who
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MTV Rockumentary (1989)
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The BRIT Awards (1977) — Self