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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…
Known for
- The Who: Quadrophenia Super Deluxe Edition2026
- The Who: Who's Next - Life House Super Deluxe Edition2023
- Let There Be Drums! — Self (archive footage)2022
- The Who: One Band's Explosive Story — Self - The Who Member2022
- Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation — Self2019
- Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words — The Hot Nun (archive footage)2016
- Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words — Self (archive footage)2016
- The Who: French TV Archives 1965-19672015
- It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC — Self (archive footage)2015
- The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy — Himself2014
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Key facts
- Born
- Keith John Moon , ( 1946-08-23 ) 23 August 1946, Wembley , Middlesex , England
- Died
- 7 September 1978 (1978-09-07) (aged 32), Mayfair , London, England
- Resting place
- Golders Green Crematorium , London, England
- Occupations
- Musician actor
- Spouse
- Kim Kerrigan ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1966 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1975 )
- Partner
- Annette Walter-Lax (1975–1978)
- Genres
- Rock hard rock power pop
- Instruments
- Drums vocals
- Years active
- 1962–1978
- Formerly of
- The Who
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- John
- Family name
- Moon
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Place of death
- Mayfair
- Occupation
- composer
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Genre
- power pop
- Instrument
- voice
- Official website
- www.keithmoon.co.uk
- Image
- Keith Moon 4 - The Who - 1975-2.jpg
- Height
- 69
Show 11 more facts
- manner of death
- accidental death
- name in native language
- Keith Moon
- Commons category
- Keith Moon
- date of birth
- 1946-08-23
- date of death
- 1978-09-07
- member of
- The Who
- cause of death
- drug overdose
- start of work period
- 1962-00-00
- pseudonym
- Moon the Loon, Uncle Ernie
- place of burial
- Golders Green Crematorium
- end of work period
- 1978-00-00
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