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1946 – 1978Keith Moon (1946-1978)Died 7 September 1978, aged 32Moon was the drummer of the English rock band The Who, known for his explosive and unorthodox playing style. He died in London of an overdose of medication prescribed to treat alcoholism.
1978The Who's Keith Moon diesAged 32Dies of an overdose in London, weeks after the release of Who Are You.