Keith Moon
- January 9, 2024
- Drummer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Keith Moon |
| Occupation | Drummer |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 23, 1946(1946-08-23) |
| Age | 78 |
| Date Of Death | September 7, 1978, Mayfair, London, United Kingdom |
| Birthplace | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | England |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Keith Moon Biography
| Name | Keith Moon |
| Birthday | Aug 23 |
| Birth Year | 1946 |
| Place Of Birth | London |
| Home Town | England |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Spouse | Kim McLagan |
Keith Moon is one of the most popular and richest Drummer who was born on August 23, 1946 in London, England, United Kingdom. Drummer with the British rock band The Who and who was named the #2 best drummer by Rolling Stone in 2011.
He was in The Who with Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend.
He got married to Kim Kerrigan on March 17, 1966 and they divorced in April
- He passed away after overdosing on prescription pills.
Keith Moon Net Worth
| Net Worth | $70 Million |
| Source Of Income | Drummer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Keith Moon is one of the richest Drummer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Keith Moon 's net worth $70 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a bugle player with the Sea Cadet Corps when he was twelve years old. He left school when he was fourteen and attended Harrow Technical College.
He was known for blowing up hotel toilets, which led to him not being allowed in many of the world’s biggest hotel chains.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 feet 9 inches |
Keith Moon height 5 feet 9 inches Keith weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Keith Moon Dating?
According to our records, Keith Moon married to Kim McLagan. As of December 1, 2023, Keith Moon’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Keith Ranked on the list of most popular Drummer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Keith Moon celebrates birthday on August 23 of every year.
Top Facts about Keith Moon
- Keith Moon was the drummer for The Who.
- Known for his wild and destructive behavior on stage.
- Died at age 32 from an overdose of pills.
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.
- Ranked as one of the greatest drummers in rock history.
- Played on classic albums such as “Tommy” and “Quadrophenia”.
- Nicknamed “Moon the Loon” due to his eccentric personality.
- Was a fan of practical jokes and once drove a car into a swimming pool.
- Had a unique drumming style that incorporated fast fills and explosive energy.
- Inspired many other musicians with his innovative approach to drumming.
What was Keith Moon's cause of death?
Drug overdose
Why did Keith Moon wear headphones?
Keith started using headphones on stage in 1971 for certain numbers, which he taped to his head with gaffertape, so he could hear the backing tape for Baba O’Riley and Won’t Get Fooled Again.
What did Pete Townshend say about Keith Moon?
“ [Moon] wasn’t a conventional drummer. He was an embellisher, a decorator, almost like an orchestral drummer, but he certainly wasn’t a Kenney Jones who laid down a really good beat. ”
What was Keith Moon's net worth when he died?
Keith Moon was an English drummer who had a net worth equal to $10 million at the time of his death in 1978.
Did Keith Moon drive a car into a pool?
Following a large-scale food fight, the evening’s entertainment reached its climax when Moon steered a Lincoln Continental into the hotel’s swimming pool.