Keith Moon
Known for: Acting
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
Series
Top of the Pops
1964
Series
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Self - The Who
1975
Series
Classic Albums
Self
1997
Series
Behind the Music
Self (archive footage)
1997
Film
Tommy
Uncle Ernie
1975
Series
The BRIT Awards
Self
1977
Series
MTV Rockumentary
1989
Film
Woodstock
Self - The Who
1970
Film
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
(archival footage)
2012
Film
The Who: The Kids Are Alright
Self
1979
Film
Lambert & Stamp
Himself
2014
Film
Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
Self
2019
Film
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
Self - Drums
1996
Film
Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who
Self (archive footage)
2007
Film
Sextette
Dress Designer
1978
Film
Radio Wonderful
1973
Film
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
The Hot Nun (archive footage)
2016
Film
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
Self (archive footage)
2016
The Story of Quadrophenia
Self (archive footage)
Film
That'll Be The Day
J.D. Glover
1973
Film
Monterey Pop
Self - The Who
1968
Film
200 Motels
Hot Nun
1971
Film
Son of Dracula
Musician: The Count Downes
1974
Film
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary
Self
1977
Film
The Who: Sensation - The Making of Tommy
Himself
2013
The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967
2015
Film
Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight
Himself
1998
Film
Hellraisers
Self
2000
Film
Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next
Self
1999
The Who - Live at the Silverdome
Himself
Film
Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?
Himself
2013
Film
Sonic Boom
Mad Doctor Cherman
1974
Film
Stardust
JD Glover
1974
Film
Let There Be Drums!
Self (archive footage)
2022
Film
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
2015
Film
The Making of 200 Motels
Self
1971
A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa
Self (archive footage)
1993
Film
The Who: Who's Next - Life House Super Deluxe Edition
2023
Film
Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited
Self
2014
Film
Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances
2002
Film
Our World
Self
1967
Film
The Who - At Kilburn 1977
drums
2008
Film
The Who: Quadrophenia Super Deluxe Edition
2026
Film
The Who: One Band's Explosive Story
Self - The Who Member
2022
Film
The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
Himselft
2009
Film
The Who: Maximum R&B Live
Himself
1994
Film
The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023
Self
1999
Film
The Who – Live At Tanglewood 1970
Himself
1970
Film
Woodstock: Untold Stories
2009
Film
The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy
Himself
2014
Film
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
Self (archive footage)
1988
Film
Carousella
himself
1966
Film
The Who: Live at the London Coliseum 1969
Himself - drums
2008
Film
The Who: Live in Texas '75
Himself
2012
Film
Video from Hell
Self (archive footage)
1987
Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition
Self (archive footage)
2008
Film
The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords
2011
Film
The Lost Paths
Himself
1967