Keith John Moon (23 August 1946 – 7 September 197
was an
English drummer of the 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.
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