Keith Moon
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 23, 1946
- Died
- September 7, 1978
- Birthplace
- Wembley, London, England, UK
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
- The Story of Quadrophenia
The Story of Quadrophenia TBA
as Self (archive footage)
The Who - Live at the Silverdome 2026
as Himself
The Who: Quadrophenia Super Deluxe Edition 2026
Actor
The Who: Who's Next - Life House Super Deluxe Edition 2023
Actor
Let There Be Drums! 2022
as Self (archive footage)
The Who: One Band's Explosive Story 2022
as Self - The Who Member
Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation 2019
as Self
A Silent Voice: The Movie 2016
Theme Song Performance
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words 2016
as The Hot Nun (archive footage), as Self (archive footage)
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC 2015
as Self (archive footage)
- The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967
The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967 2015
Actor
Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited 2014
as Self
The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy 2014
as Himself
Lambert & Stamp 2014
as Himself
The Who: Sensation - The Making of Tommy 2013
as Himself
Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me? 2013
as Himself
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief 2012
as (archival footage)
The Who: Live in Texas '75 2012
as Himself
The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords 2011
Actor
Woodstock: Untold Stories 2009
Actor
The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 2009
as Himselft
The Who: Live at the London Coliseum 1969 2008
as Himself - drums
The Who: At Kilburn 1977 2008
as drums
- Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition
Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition 2008
as Self (archive footage)
Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who 2007
as Self (archive footage)
The Who: In Their Own Words 2006
as Himself
Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances 2002
as The Who
Hellraisers 2000
as Self
The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023 1999
as Self
Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next 1999
as Self
Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight 1998
as Himself
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus 1996
as Self - Drums
The Who: Maximum R&B Live 1994
as Himself
- A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa
A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa 1993
as Self (archive footage)
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels 1988
as Self (archive footage)
Video from Hell 1987
as Self (archive footage)
Quadrophenia 1979
Executive Producer
The Who: The Kids Are Alright 1979
as Self
Sextette 1978
as Dress Designer
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary 1977
as Self
Tommy 1975
as Uncle Ernie, Original Story
Stardust 1974
as JD Glover
Son of Dracula 1974
as Musician: The Count Downes
Sonic Boom 1974
as Mad Doctor Cherman
Radio Wonderful 1973
Actor
That'll Be The Day 1973
as J.D. Glover
The Making of 200 Motels 1971
as Self
200 Motels 1971
as Hot Nun
The Who – Live At Tanglewood 1970 1970
as Himself
Woodstock 1970
as Self - The Who
Monterey Pop 1968
as Self - The Who
Our World 1967
as Self
The Lost Paths 1967
as Himself
Carousella 1966
as himself
Credits from TMDB.