Drummer with the Who. Born Central Middlesex County Hospital, Willesden. Grew up in Wembley. Led a wild life and died of a drug overdose in a flat on loan from Harry Nilsson, flat 12 at 9 Curzon Place, Shepherd Market. The same flat in which Cass Elliot had died, probably of a heart attack, just over 4 years earlier.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Keith Moon
Commemorated ati
Laurence Corner Army Surplus
Laurence Corner On this site was the famous chic Army Surplus store, which sa...
Other Subjects
Susan Daniel
Opera singer. Born London. She continues with an international career, in spite of suffering twice from cancer.
William Reeve
Composer. Born London. 1783 took a composing job at Astley's Amphitheatre. Went on to compose at Covent Garden and Sadler's Wells theatres amongst others. Died at home in Marchmont Street.
Percy Grainger
Composer and pianist, collector and arranger of folk music. Born Brighton, Melbourne, Australia. In London 1901 – 14. Very close relationship with his mother, some thought too close. Financed a...
Muzio Clementi
Composer, musician, music publisher, piano manufacturer. Born Italy. Moved to London at the end of 1774 from where he went on tours of Europe. Moved out towards the end of his life and died in W...
Kenny Wheeler
Trumpet and flugelhorn player. Born Kenneth Vincent John Wheeler in Toronto. He moved to Britain in 1952. He made his name playing in groups with Ronnie Scott, John Dankworth and Tubby Hayes. He wa...