Keith Moon

Speaking of Keith Moon, he lands at number three on our list as one of the most famous drummers of all time. Self-described as the greatest drummer in the world, Moon hated rote rock drumming and repetition, in general. Serving as the inspiration for Animal of the Muppets, he gained a reputation for smashing hotel rooms as hard as his drum kits. Not the greatest reputation to have, but he owned it. He was even known for flushing explosives!

Moon was as much a performance artist as he was a drummer. Moon's drumming style is considered unconventional by his bandmates, although they sometimes find his unconventional playing style frustrating. He tried to play with everyone in the band at once, making his breaks melodic, and he fit drum rolls into places they had never gone before. He did this until 1978 when he died from a drug overdose at the young age of 31.

Born: August 23, 1946
Died: September 7, 1978

Nationality: England