I remember the first time that I heard Prodigy. I was watching MTV in about 1996. I used to spend hours watching MTV in those days, when I was in high school.
The usual video rotation at the time consisted of Alanis Morrisette, Coolio, Backstreet Boys etc...when I first heard and saw Prodigy on TV I was shocked. They looked and sounded so different than anything else at the time. They still sound very different than anything even today.
To be honest I never owned a Prodigy CD, but Breathe and Firestarter were often on compilation albums and mix tapes. I always thought that they looked like the Sex Pistols and sounded very electronic. Keith Flint was such a unique looking guy. After seeing him once, you can never forget him.
His death is still very recent, but it seems like mental health played a role in his early death at 49. There are reports that he took his own life. It’s sad that he is gone so young. It’s way too frequent that mental health plays a role in the untimely death of people.
As a side note I remember hearing that the Prodigy song ‘Breathe’ is the most dangerous song to play while driving a car. This is due to its extremely intense and hypnotic beat and Keith’s unforgettable steaming of the lyrics. Use caution while driving at all times, especially if Prodigy comes on the radio. Whether this story is true or not, it really emphasizes the sheer power of Keith Flint’s unforgettable persona.
Image is from google images.