Keith Moon
English rock musician, drummer of The Who (1946–1978)
1946 — 1978
Quick Facts
Profession
English rock musician, drummer of The Who (1946–1978)
Born
August 23, 1946
Died
1978 (age ~32)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, composer, drummer
United KingdomBorn in Central Middlesex HospitalDied in Mayfair
1946
Born in Central Middlesex Hospital (1946-08-23)
1978
Died in Mayfair
About
Keith John Moon was an English musician who was the drummer for the rock band the Who. Regarded as one of the greatest drummers in the history of rock music, he was noted for his unique style of playing and his eccentric, self-destructive behaviour.
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Who is Keith Moon?+
Keith John Moon was an English musician who was the drummer for the rock band the Who. Regarded as one of the greatest drummers in the history of rock music, he was noted for his unique style of playing and his eccentric, self-destructive behaviour.
What does the name Keith mean?+
The name Keith means "A Scottish surname.. Etymology: cel * As a Scottish surname, from the placename in Moray, Scotland, from Cèith, meaning "wood" or "from the battleground," which is probably borrowed from tr=cēt meaning "wood", or a forest, from *koɨd. * As a - surname, from t=sprout, offspring (compare kint).". It is of English origin.
When was Keith Moon born?+
Keith Moon was born on August 23, 1946.
When did Keith Moon die?+
Keith Moon died in 1978, at approximately 32 years of age.
Name Meaning
A Scottish surname.. Etymology: cel * As a Scottish surname, from the placename in Moray, Scotland, from Cèith, meaning "wood" or "from the battleground," which is probably borrowed from tr=cēt meaning "wood", or a forest, from *koɨd. * As a - surname, from t=sprout, offspring (compare kint).
The name Keith is of English origin, meaning "A Scottish surname.. Etymology: cel * As a Scottish surname, from the placename in Moray, Scotland, from Cèith, meaning "wood" or "from the battleground," which is probably borrowed from tr=cēt meaning "wood", or a forest, from *koɨd. * As a - surname, from t=sprout, offspring (compare kint).". It is traditionally a male name.
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Keith — August 23, 1946
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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