Keith Moon
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Rankings
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Covers
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Records
Keith Moon's drumming revolutionised rock music. He was the first drummer in The Who to treat the kit as a lead instrument, and his explosive style set a new standard for rock percussion. His posthumous induction into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 1982 placed him among the all-time greats. Rolling Stone readers ranked him the second-greatest drummer in history in 2011, a testament to his enduring influence. Moon's legacy is not just in his recordings but in the way he inspired countless drummers to push boundaries.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Modern Drummer Hall of Fame Inductee
Second rock drummer ever inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee
Inducted as a member of The Who.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Drummers of All Time
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
1973-10-11
The Who: The Last of the Rock Giants
Modern Drummer
1982-03-01
Keith Moon: The Legend Lives On
Records & Feats
First drummer to use double bass drums in rock
Along with Ginger Baker, Moon was one of the earliest rock drummers to regularly employ double bass drums in his setup, expanding the rhythmic possibilities of rock music.
Largest drum kit in rock at the time
Moon's kit grew to include at least 10 tom-toms, twin bass drums, twin timpani, a snare, half a dozen cymbals, and a gong, making it the largest in rock during the 1970s.