Keith Moon

Birthday:

08/23/1946

Place of birth:

Wembley, London, England, UK:

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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Keith Moon, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia​



Credits

The Who: Who's Next | Life House (2023)
Self
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
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words (2016)
Self (archive footage)
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words (2016)
The Hot Nun (archive footage)
The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967 (2015)
The Who: Sensation - The Story of Tommy (2014)
Himself
Lambert & Stamp (2014)
Himself
The Who - The Making of Tommy (2013)
Himself
Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me? (2013)
Himself
The Who: Live in Texas '75 (2012)
Himself
The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords (2011)
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)
Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who (2007)
Himself (archive footage)
Hellraisers (2000)
Self
Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next (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)
The Kids Are Alright (1979)
Himself
Sextette (1978)
Dress Designer
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary (1977)
Self
Tommy (1975)
Uncle Ernie
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
Frank Zappa filmt 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 Who - Live at the Silverdome ()
Himself
A Silent Voice: The Movie (2016)
Theme Song Performance
Quadrophenia (1979)
Executive Producer
Tommy (1975)
Original Story