Keith Moon: English rock musician, drummer of The Who (1946–1978)
Keith John Moon (23 August 1946 – 7 September 1978) was an English drummer best known as being a member of the rock band The Who.
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He was famous for his frantic drumming style, his use of fills, his destructive, volatile behavior and his heavy drinking that help earn him the nickname "Moon the Loon." Keith Moon joined The Who in 1964. He played on all the band's albums and singles from their debut, 1965 to 1978. Who Are You was his last album with The Who. It was released two weeks before his death. He died of an accidental drug overdose in Mayfair, London.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Keith John Moon |
| Also known as | Moon the Loon |
| Born | 23 August 1946 Wembley, Middlesex, England |
| Died | 7 September 1978 (aged 32) London, England |
| Genres | Rock, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Years active | 1964–1978 |
Twelve years after his death, in 1990, Keith Moon was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Who. He is considered one of the greatest rock drummers of all time.
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