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The news of the death of iconic lead singer of the e-team was for the fans a shock.
Fans will remember the Prodigy Keith flint young / Instagram – theprodigyofficial
In the UK suddenly left the life of a musician and dancer Keith flint, frontman of the iconic rave band the Prodigy and one of the main icons of the electronic scene of the nineties.
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The news of the death of Keith flint was for the fans a shock. According to preliminary data, he killed himself. The musician was 49 years old, and no reasons for its demise were not. The Prodigy has performed several times in Kiev, and had to visit the Ukrainian capital this summer.
In the days of the first successes of The Prodigy by the press and critics called Keith flint “electronic punk”. The musicians experimented with formats, combining dance sound casual.
So, flint was remembered to fans not only vocals and super dynamic “separation” on stage, but his distinctive hair sticking in all directions multi-colored hair.
In interviews, the musician admitted that growing up on the hits of Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, and the greatest influence on him of the British rock scene.
UNIAN recalled the success story of The Prodigy and its leader, and took away the brightest clips of the team.
The Heyday Of The Prodigy
Flint was born in London, but later moved with his parents to Springfield (Essex).
In the eighties flint begins to get involved in the rave culture and is becoming an avid party-goer. At a party he met DJ Liam Holtom and instantly becomes a fan of his music.
From the mixtape Howlett flint practically begs to his dancers, also inviting as the second dancer his friend Leeroy Thornhill. So in 1990, occurs team The Prodigy.
Originally flint was performed on the stage of the function of the dancer, but in 1996 tries himself in the role of lead singer. In the legendary clip Firestarter musician first appeared in his well-recognizable way – with “acid” hair, piercings, make-up and tattoos.
Keith flint The Prodigy praised for its well-recognized way stage / Instagram – theprodigyofficial
In 1997 saw the release of the album The Fat of The Land, which brought the band world-wide popularity and made history as the fastest sold out British album.
By the beginning of the two thousandth of the team is having internal problems, and the next album The Prodigy fans have waited seven years. However, the popularity and demand for their music will not go away.
Album Invaders must die (2009) shot a few hits and allowed the team to again lead the music charts. After releasing two successful records, the band have established themselves in the status of one of the world’s “locomotive” of electronic music.
The flint, except The Prodigy, worked in several musical projects. The most successful of them is “FLINT” and “Clever Brains Fryin'”.
The best clips of The Prodigy
The music of The Prodigy grew up the generation of the nineties. Their hits Firestarter, Voodoo People, Smack My Bitch Up Omen is familiar to all, regardless of musical preferences.
The Prodigy in Ukraine
The team is in Ukraine very popular and repeatedly performed in Kyiv to the delight of fans. The band came to Ukraine in 1998, 2006, 2009, 2013 and 2017, each time to sold-out crowds.
This summer was supposed to be the headliners of the festival Upark in Kiev, their arrival was one of the most important musical events of the season. As the death singer announced will affect performance is unknown at this time.
Died leader of the band the Prodigy Keith flint
The organizers Upark in social networks reported that in connection with the tragedy have already started negotiations with the management group.