In Memoriam
Keith Flint
September 17, 1969 – March 4, 2019 · aged 49
Electronic · Big Beat · Punk
Keith Charles Flint was the visceral, terrifying, and fiercely energetic frontman of the pioneering British electronic dance act The Prodigy. Originally joining the group as a dancer, Flint stepped up to the microphone for their 1996 album 'The Fat of the Land.' With his reverse-mohawk, heavy eyeliner, and piercing gaze, he effectively became the sneering face of the 1990s rave and big beat movement. He injected the aggressive, rebellious spirit of punk rock directly into electronic club music. His snarling, frenetic vocal performances on massive global hits like 'Firestarter' and 'Breathe' terrified parents while simultaneously capturing the angst and energy of a generation, pushing underground rave culture directly into the mainstream rock arena. Behind his intimidating stage persona, he was widely known in the industry as a gentle, incredibly kind individual who loved motorcycle racing. Flint tragically took his own life at his home in Essex on March 4, 2019, at the age of 49. He remains the ultimate punk icon of electronic music.
Milestones
Firestarter, Breathe, Smack My Bitch Up
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- Juice WRLD (1998–2019)
- Marie Fredriksson (1958–2019)
- Nipsey Hussle (1985–2019)