Keith Moon
Aug 23, 1946 — Sep 7, 1978 (32 years)
Wembley, London, England, UK
7 Movies
Originally from Wembley, London, England, UK, Keith Moon works as an actor. They appeared in Tommy as Uncle Ernie. They have also starred in Woodstock and Monterey Pop. Their filmography spans 7 films across 60 years, working mainly across genres like drama.
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Keith Moon
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Originally from Wembley, London, England, UK, Keith Moon works as an actor. They appeared in Tommy as Uncle Ernie. They have also starred in Woodstock and Monterey Pop. Their filmography spans 7 films across 60 years, working mainly across genres like drama.
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Is Keith Moon still alive?
Keith Moon passed away on September 7, 1978 at age 32.
What are the most famous roles of Keith Moon?
Keith Moon is best known for roles in Tommy, Woodstock, Monterey Pop.
How many movies has Keith Moon been in?
Over a 12-year career (since 1966), Keith Moon has appeared in 17 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was Keith Moon's first movie?
The career of Keith Moon began with Carousella (1966).
What is Keith Moon's most recent movie or series?
Keith Moon's most recent release is The Who: The Kids Are Alright, which premiered on June 15, 1979.
What TV shows has Keith Moon appeared in?
On television, Keith Moon has appeared in Top of the Pops, Les Rendez-vous du dimanche, The BRIT Awards.
Keith Moon
1946-08-23 · 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.