Keith Moon

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Biography

Recent Role:
Himself on American Music Awards
Gender:
Male
Born:
8-23-1946
Died:
9-7-1978
Birthplace:
Wembley, London, England, UK
Birth Name:
Keith John Moon
AKA:
Mental Moon, Moon The Loon, The Beat
Keith was born on August 23, 1947 to Alfred and Kitty Moon in Wembley, London.
Keith auditioned for The Who in 1964 dressed in a ginger suit and hair.... He completely destroyed the drum set he played. The rest is history!
Keith also had some roles in such films as "200 Motels" by Frank Zappa ,"That'll Be The Day" also Mae West's last film, "Sextette". And who could forget Uncle Ernie in "Tommy".
In May of 1975 Moon released his only solo album. . . "Two Sides Of The Moon" Originally to be named "Like A Rat Stuffed Up A Pipe", but the name was rejected by MCA.




… More On this album Keith had all of his musical friends and guests perform.
The songs on this album reflected his life's loves and obsessions.
September 8, 1978 Keith Moon died of an overdose of Heminevrin, which was a prescription drug to combat alcoholism.

In his short lived career, Keith lived a lifetime.

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    Keith Moon was possibly the most unique individual I have ever seen in my life. He was a brilliant musician, but he was also mad as a bag of squirrels.
    Every performance I have ever seen of him, with and without The Who has been lively and incredibly entertaining.
    His life was very short, and I'm sure he is truly missed by all Who fans.

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