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Keith John Moon (23 August 1946 – 7 September 1978) was an English musician who was the drummer for the rock band the Who. Regarded as one of the greatest drummers in the history of rock music, he was noted for his unique style of playing and his eccentric, often self-destructive behaviour.
Sep 7, 2022 · The real Keith Moon was a son, a brother, a father and an insecure man. The public Keith Moon was The Who’s manic drummer and hellraising, daredevil comedian; a man who only ever lived in the moment. And it was this version of Keith Moon that led to his untimely death on September 7 1978.
Learn about Keith Moon, the greatest drummer in rock history, who played with The Who from 1964 to 1978. Discover his musical style, his on-stage antics, his movies and his tragic death.
Biography. KEITH MOON®. Keith Moon, The Who’s celebrated drummer, was born in Wembley on 23 August 1946, and is widely acclaimed as the greatest drummer in the history of rock. Brashly confident, he played quite differently to his peers, turning his massive kit into a lead instrument, and his up-front technique was crucial in establishing ...
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Dec 21, 1972 · Read the Rolling Stone interview with Keith Moon, the unhinged British millionaire drummer of the Who, who talks about his band's origins, 'Tommy', touring, hedonism and more. Learn about his surfing accident, his house, his cars, his humor and his talent.
Oct 19, 1978 · A 1978 article by Greil Marcus praising Keith Moon as the best and most original rock drummer in history. It highlights his influence, creativity and power on the Who's early records and his decline and death later.
Aug 23, 2023 · A tribute to The Who's late drummer, who was ranked No.2 in Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Drummers Of All Time. See and hear his best performances from the studio and the stage, from \"Happy Jack\" to \"Won't Get Fooled Again\".
