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.
Filmography (55 titles)
MovieThe Who: Quadrophenia Super Deluxe Edition
2026
MovieThe Who: Who's Next - Life House Super Deluxe Edition
2023
6.8MovieLet There Be Drums!
Self (archive footage) · 2022
8.0MovieThe Who: One Band's Explosive Story
Self - The Who Member · 2022
7.3MovieWoodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
Self · 2019
7.4MovieEat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
The Hot Nun (archive footage) · 2016
8.0MovieIt's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
Self (archive footage) · 2015
The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967
2015
MovieWoodstock: Untold Stories Revisited
Self · 2014
MovieThe Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy
Himself · 2014
7.2MovieLambert & Stamp
Himself · 2014
9.0MovieThe Who: Sensation - The Making of Tommy
Himself · 2013
8.7MovieQuadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?
Himself · 2013
6.8Movie12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
(archival footage) · 2012
MovieThe Who: Live in Texas '75
Himself · 2012
MovieThe Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords
2011
MovieWoodstock: Untold Stories
2009
8.3MovieThe Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
Himselft · 2009
7.8MovieThe Who - At Kilburn 1977
drums · 2008
7.9MovieThe Who: Live at the London Coliseum 1969
Himself - drums · 2008
Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition
Self (archive footage) · 2008
7.0MovieAmazing Journey: The Story of The Who
Self (archive footage) · 2007
7.5MovieMonterey Pop - The Outtake Performances
2002
MovieHellraisers
Self · 2000
7.5MovieClassic Albums: The Who - Who's Next
Self · 1999
8.0MovieThe Who - Who's Next 1971-2023
Self · 1999
7.4MovieListening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight
Himself · 1998
7.3ShowBehind the Music
Self (archive footage) · 1997
7.7ShowClassic Albums
Self · 1997
7.4MovieThe Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
Self - Drums · 1996