Keith Moon
| Born | August 23, 1946 |
| Hometown | Wembley, England |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| Height | 5'9" (1.753m) |
| Spouse | Kim McLagan |
| Partner | Annette Walter-Lax |
| Children | Amanda Jane Moon DeWolf |
| Parents | Alfred Charles Moon, Kathleen Winifred Moon |
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