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GALLERY: Classic Keith Moon Images

The world lost Keith Moon 39 years ago today (September 7), but he’s certainly not forgotten. His wild showmanship and skill is still an influence on drummers to this very…

NEW YORK, NY – MAY 16: A painted Premiere drumhead used by Keith Moon in 1969 with The Who is displayed during Julien’s Auction Music Icons Press Exhibition at Hard Rock Cafe, Times Square on May 16, 2016 in New York City.

Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images

The world lost Keith Moon 39 years ago today (September 7), but he's certainly not forgotten.

His wild showmanship and skill is still an influence on drummers to this very day, however, it goes without saying that we've met another character since that was quite like him.

In honor of his life, check out the gallery below full of classic images of Moon performing, partying and everything in between.

Erica Banas is rock/classic rock news blogger that loves the smell of old vinyl in the morning.

Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights