Keith Moon

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. 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.

Keith Moon
Keith Moon in 1975
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.