- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 23, 1946
- Place of Birth
- Wembley, London, England, UK
- Died
- September 7, 1978
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…
Filmography
movieThe Who: Quadrophenia Super Deluxe Edition
2026
movieThe Who: Who's Next - Life House Super Deluxe Edition
2023
movieLet There Be Drums!
2022 · Self (archive footage)
movieThe Who: One Band's Explosive Story
2022 · Self - The Who Member
movieWoodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
2019 · Self
movieA Silent Voice: The Movie
2016 · Theme Song Performance
movieEat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
2016 · The Hot Nun (archive footage), Self (archive footage)
movieIt's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
2015 · Self (archive footage)
The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967
2015
movieWoodstock: Untold Stories Revisited
2014 · Self
movieThe Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy
2014 · Himself
movieLambert & Stamp
2014 · Himself
movieThe Who: Sensation - The Making of Tommy
2013 · Himself
movieQuadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?
2013 · Himself
movie12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
2012 · (archival footage)
movieThe Who: Live in Texas '75
2012 · Himself
movieThe Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords
2011
movieWoodstock: Untold Stories
2009
movieThe Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
2009 · Himselft
movieThe Who - At Kilburn 1977
2008 · drums
movieThe Who: Live at the London Coliseum 1969
2008 · Himself - drums
Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition
2008 · Self (archive footage)
movieAmazing Journey: The Story of The Who
2007 · Self (archive footage)
movieMonterey Pop - The Outtake Performances
2002
movieHellraisers
2000 · Self
movieClassic Albums: The Who - Who's Next
1999 · Self
movieThe Who - Who's Next 1971-2023
1999 · Self
movieListening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight
1998 · Himself
tvBehind the Music
1997 · Self (archive footage)
tvClassic Albums
1997 · Self
movieThe Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
1996 · Self - Drums
movieThe Who: Maximum R&B Live
1994 · Himself
A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa
1993 · Self (archive footage)
tvMTV Rockumentary
1989
movieThe True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
1988 · Self (archive footage)
movieVideo from Hell
1987 · Self (archive footage)
movieQuadrophenia
1979 · Executive Producer
movieThe Who: The Kids Are Alright
1979 · Self
movieSextette
1978 · Dress Designer
movieRolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary
1977 · Self
tvThe BRIT Awards
1977 · Self
movieTommy
1975 · Uncle Ernie, Original Story
tvLes Rendez-vous du dimanche
1975 · Self - The Who
movieStardust
1974 · JD Glover
movieSon of Dracula
1974 · Musician: The Count Downes
movieSonic Boom
1974 · Mad Doctor Cherman
movieRadio Wonderful
1973
movieThat'll Be The Day
1973 · J.D. Glover
movieThe Making of 200 Motels
1971 · Self
movie200 Motels
1971 · Hot Nun
movieThe Who – Live At Tanglewood 1970
1970 · Himself
movieWoodstock
1970 · Self - The Who
movieMonterey Pop
1968 · Self - The Who
movieOur World
1967 · Self
movieThe Lost Paths
1967 · Himself
movieCarousella
1966 · himself
tvTop of the Pops
1964
The Who - Live at the Silverdome
— · Himself
The Story of Quadrophenia
— · Self (archive footage)