Keith Moon
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Summary
Keith Moon was born on August 23, 1946[1], in Central Middlesex Hospital[2]. He died on September 7, 1978[3], in Mayfair[4]. He worked as a rock drummer[5], drummer[6], lyricist[7], actor[8], and composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.25% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34,866 views/month, #2,459 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Golders Green Crematorium[11]
- Spouse: Kim McLagan[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13]
- Occupation: musician[14]
- Educated at: Alperton Community School[15]
- Member of: The Who[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Genre: rock music[18], art rock[19], hard rock[20], power pop[21]
- Commons category: Keith Moon[22]
- Cause of death: drug overdose[23]
- Family name: Moon[24]
- Given name: Keith[25], John[26]
- Pseudonym: Moon the Loon, Uncle Ernie[27]
- Official website: http://www.keithmoon.co.uk[28]
- Topic's main category: Category:Keith Moon[29]
- Manner of death: accidental death[30]
- Instrument: drum kit[31], voice[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Name in native language: Keith Moon[34]
- Start of work period: 1962[35]
- End of work period: 1978[36]
- Height: 69[37]
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[38]
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Country: GB[39]
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Began / founded: 1946-08-23[40]
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Ended / dissolved: 1978-09-07[41]
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Genre(s): classic rock, pop rock, rock[42]
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Community tags: british, classic rock, english, pop rock, rock, uk[43]
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MusicBrainz ID: e64bf907-c90f-4cf1-bd0c-81593b42d4d9[44]
Why It Matters
Keith Moon has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
He has been cited as an influence by Rina[47], a singer[48], b. 1991[49], of Japan[50].
FAQs
Where was Keith Moon born?
Keith Moon's place of birth was Central Middlesex Hospital[2].
Where did Keith Moon die?
Keith Moon died in Mayfair[4].
Who was Keith Moon married to?
Keith Moon's spouses include Kim McLagan[12].
What did Keith Moon do for work?
Keith Moon worked as a rock drummer[5], drummer[6], lyricist[7], actor[8], and composer[9].
Where did Keith Moon go to school?
Keith Moon was educated at Alperton Community School[15].
Who did Keith Moon influence?
Keith Moon has been cited as an influence by Rina[47].