Keith Flint (Prodigy)

[VCK]

RIP

I'll always remember him for showing Alex Turner a thing or two about not putting on a half arsed performance as a frontman at Leeds in 2009.

[Zoo Music Girl]

Just now, Jah_Roots said:

am genuinely gutted and saddened by this news. 

there are only so many albums that come along and perfectly encapsulate the moment of their release - they hold and explain and sum-up a moment in time - for me "Jilted Generation" is one of those albums, not only a genuine masterpiece but also a moment in time, and a big moment in my life.

one of the best live bands ever, in big part to having one of the best frontmen ever - seen them a bunch of times at Glasto and each show was amazing.

RIP Keith.

This. Jilted absolutely a masterpiece and few topped them as a live act. Years since I've seen them now but they were some of the best gigs I ever went to. Always assumed I'd go again.

[The Red Telephone]

RIP Keith.

Played my cassette copy of Music for the Jilted Generation until it broke when I went to Uni in 1994. Saw them at either that year’s Glastonbury or the year after, I forget, on the NME stage. Were fantastic.

Firestarter video on Top of the Pops was a truly WTF? moment too.

 

[DDave]

14 minutes ago, Supernintendo Chalmers said:

No matter how many times you've seen your heroes, go see em again. You never know when you won't get another opportunity.

Exactly my first thoughts. 

[westholtschic]

Very sad news. They made my first Glastonbury in 2009.

[Krazypinkminx]

suicide

[Zoo Music Girl]

1 minute ago, Krazypinkminx said:

suicide

Fuck no way

[Krazypinkminx]

https://www.instagram.com/p/BulgJBZAw5L/

[Keithy]

Holy shit. 

That one has really shocked me. Have grown up with the Prodigy. 

 

[The Nal]

Suicide. Fucks sake.

[phillyfaddle]

Knocked sideways :'-( Last saw them at Glastonbury 20019. RIP Keith, gone too soon. Playing Music for the Jilted Generation on loop......

[The Red Telephone]

18 minutes ago, Jah_Roots said:

1995 - giant ball entrance...

Aye, that’s the one.

[Yokel Again]

Very, very sad. 

Only saw them once at Knebworth in 1996, and they were amazing. Not really my thing musically, but enjoyed them immensely and the place went off. All the singles I know are undoubted bangers. I remember him coming down the barriers and leaning over right in front of me, seemed quite scary at the time. 

Undoubtedly a big influence to many. 

Awful news.

 

 

[The Nal]

[shoptildrop]

One of my favorite live bands, managed to see them about 6 time - Milton Keynes Bowl in 2010 being a highlight as got near the front and the setlist was insane!!! Ached for days after that gig!!

I can't believe he has gone at such young age  

[Jcatley]

Heartbreaking news. RIP Keith Flint.

[Zoo Music Girl]

2 minutes ago, shoptildrop said:

One of my favorite live bands, managed to see them about 6 time - Milton Keynes Bowl in 2010 being a highlight as got near the front and the setlist was insane!!! Ached for days after that gig!!

I can't believe he has gone at such young age  

I was at that gig - such a great one. Very happy memories. 

[shuttlep]

suicide, biggest killer of young men

 

 

just terrible , you never know what is going on with people ....

[shoptildrop]

1 minute ago, Zoo Music Girl said:

I was at that gig - such a great one. Very happy memories. 

It was absolutely roasting, there was a rise of dust in the bowl every time people jumped around and the beer queues were mental.... but what a gig

[Zoo Music Girl]

Just now, shoptildrop said:

It was absolutely roasting, there was a rise of dust in the bowl every time people jumped around and the beer queues were mental.... but what a gig

Absolutely. With that and the amazing Glastonbury that year it was one of my favourite summers!

[H.M.V]

What utterly fucking terrible news. Always loved them and Keith always seemed like a lovely person. Gutted will never see them on the farm. Just tragic. 

[Acid Loafers]

Robbie Williams

Chester Bennington

Keith Flint

(amongst many many more I can imagine, just these stand out strongly in my mind and recent memory)

Depression fucking sucks. 

[chatty]

Jilted Generation is a near perfect album for me. They probably get more credit for Fat if the Land which was a bigger mainstream record with Firestarter, Smack My Bitch Up and Breathe on it but Jilted Generation is brilliant from start to finish. 

[blazingstars]

28 minutes ago, The Nal said:

Suicide. Fucks sake.

Has this been confirmed? I thought only info reported so far was 'not suspicious'.

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

1 minute ago, blazingstars said:

Has this been confirmed? I thought only info reported so far was 'not suspicious'.

Yep. Liam confirmed it via Instagram