Acting · Wembley, London, England, UK · Born August 23, 1946
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.
MovieThe Who: Quadrophenia Super Deluxe Edition
2026
MovieThe Who: Who's Next - Life House Super Deluxe Edition
2023
MovieLet There Be Drums!
2022
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThe Who: One Band's Explosive Story
2022
as Self - The Who Member
MovieWoodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
2019
as Self
MovieEat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
2016
as The Hot Nun (archive footage)
MovieIt's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
2015
as Self (archive footage)
The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967
2015
MovieWoodstock: Untold Stories Revisited
2014
as Self
MovieThe Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy
2014
as Himself
MovieLambert & Stamp
2014
as Himself
MovieThe Who: Sensation - The Making of Tommy
2013
as Himself
MovieQuadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?
2013
as Himself
Movie12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
2012
as (archival footage)
MovieThe Who: Live in Texas '75
2012
as Himself
MovieThe Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords
2011
MovieWoodstock: Untold Stories
2009
MovieThe Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
2009
as Himselft
MovieThe Who - At Kilburn 1977
2008
as drums
MovieThe Who: Live at the London Coliseum 1969
2008
as Himself - drums
Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition
2008
as Self (archive footage)
MovieAmazing Journey: The Story of The Who
2007
as Self (archive footage)
MovieMonterey Pop - The Outtake Performances
2002
MovieHellraisers
2000
as Self
MovieClassic Albums: The Who - Who's Next
1999
as Self
MovieThe Who - Who's Next 1971-2023
1999
as Self
MovieListening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight
1998
as Himself
TVBehind the Music
1997
as Self (archive footage)
TVClassic Albums
1997
as Self
MovieThe Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
1996
as Self - Drums
MovieThe Who: Maximum R&B Live
1994
as Himself
A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa
1993
as Self (archive footage)
TVMTV Rockumentary
1989
MovieThe True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
1988
as Self (archive footage)
MovieVideo from Hell
1987
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThe Who: The Kids Are Alright
1979
as Self
MovieSextette
1978
as Dress Designer
MovieRolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary
1977
as Self
TVThe BRIT Awards
1977
as Self
MovieTommy
1975
as Uncle Ernie
TVLes Rendez-vous du dimanche
1975
as Self - The Who
MovieStardust
1974
as JD Glover
MovieSon of Dracula
1974
as Musician: The Count Downes
MovieSonic Boom
1974
as Mad Doctor Cherman
MovieRadio Wonderful
1973
MovieThat'll Be The Day
1973
as J.D. Glover
MovieThe Making of 200 Motels
1971
as Self
Movie200 Motels
1971
as Hot Nun
MovieThe Who – Live At Tanglewood 1970
1970
as Himself
MovieWoodstock
1970
as Self - The Who
MovieMonterey Pop
1968
as Self - The Who
MovieOur World
1967
as Self
MovieThe Lost Paths
1967
as Himself
MovieCarousella
1966
as himself
TVTop of the Pops
1964
The Who - Live at the Silverdome
as Himself
The Story of Quadrophenia
as Self (archive footage)
