Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
8/23/1946
Place of Birth
Wembley, London, England, UK
Also Known As
MoonieMoon the LoonKeith John Moon
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 te...
Known For
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
as The Hot Nun (archive footage)
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
as Self (archive footage)
Tommy
as Uncle Ernie
The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023
as Self
Woodstock
as Self - The Who
200 Motels
as Hot Nun
Sextette
as Dress Designer
Our World
as Self
The Who: One Band's Explosive Story
as Self - The Who Member
Monterey Pop
as Self - The Who
Radio Wonderful
Unknown Role
Stardust
as JD Glover
Hellraisers
as Self
The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
as Himselft
The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy
as Himself
Video from Hell
as Self (archive footage)
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
as Self - Drums
The Who: The Kids Are Alright
as Self
The Who: Live in Texas '75
as Himself
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
as Self (archive footage)