Keith Flint (Prodigy)

[The Nal]

 

[Alan_C]

Can't believe this news. Seen them a few times, and they were always great. Milton Keynes 2010 was the highlight. It makes it even more sad, now that we've found its suicide. 

[jump]

5 minutes ago, Acid Loafers said:

Robbie Williams 

That's the wrong Williams, you're thinking of Robin Williams. 

[fatyeti24]

Oh no. What awfulness. Seen then more than any other band. 

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

Fucking suicide, man. That's what has done me. How many more times are we going to read about another young man taking his own life? It's a fucking epidemic and we all need to do everything we can to look out for each other. I would urge anyone on here, if you're feeling like there's no way out, please get in touch with someone. There are people out there who want to listen, want to help and care about your well-being.

There's some more helpful information here: https://www.thecalmzone.net/

Sorry to get all sanctimonious guys, but this is a subject very close to my heart and it breaks everytime I read the same story.

Edited March 4, 2019 by Supernintendo Chalmers

[Titters]

RIP Keith. 

Hugely important band for so many people - including me - being a route into electronic music by getting airplay on Radio 1 and commercial stations in the 90's. Keith's personality and style as a front man were a significant part of getting that crossover, without ever feeling like a sell out. 

I have distinct memories of Firestarter and Breathe on heavy rotation during my GCSE revision! And seeing them in 2005 remains one of my favourite gigs of all time - the whole of the NIA, front to back, dancing like loons. 

A big loss and very upsetting that he's taken his own life and not able to find help. 

[sime]

So sad to read this news... When I look back on my life and the Glastonbury Festivals I have attended, I often think of The Prodigy helping to soundtrack it all. Their performance, and Keith's in-particular, especially at Glastonbury 95, were always outstanding. Keith was a a truly great frontman. RIP... ?

[WS_Jack_III]

Really knocked me off guard this. Shocked.

[Keithy]

Emily's just posted on Instagram. Were booked to play this year.

[Thunderstruck]

They were booked for Glastonbury this year

[Walker2295]

Emily Just posted a tribute on Instagram and were booked  to play this year :(:(

[H.M.V]

Ah jaysis. This is bloody awful. 

[Username taken]

Such a waste.  RIP

[bexj]

23 minutes ago, Supernintendo Chalmers said:

Fucking suicide, man. That's what has done me. How many more times are we going to read about another young man taking his own life? It's a fucking epidemic and we all need to do everything we can to look out for each other. I would urge anyone on here, if you're feeling like there's no way out, please get in touch with someone. There are people out there who want to listen, want to help and care about your well-being.

There's some more helpful information here: https://www.thecalmzone.net/

Sorry to get all sanctimonious guys, but this is a subject very close to my heart and it breaks everytime I read the same story.

You keep banging that drum my friend, its an incredibly important subject and needs to be talked about.  Samaritans can also be contacted FREE on 116 123 or you can email [email protected] if you're not comfortable speaking with someone. Its free, its confidential and non judgemental. Please, if you feel this way, then please contact them. 

RIP Keith Flint, absolutely awesome bloke. 

[Glastobuddy]

Awful news - a massive part of my childhood      RIP

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

They were booked for this year? The only place I never saw my favourite band was at my favourite place.

[mufcok]

Awful news, suicide as well. So grim

[Ayrshire Chris]

So sad, far too many young men are lost this way and even more get close to contemplating taking their own lives. The stigma of not wanting to ask for help has to be overcome.

[Hugh Jass]

Loudest gig I've ever been at was Prodigy at the old Academy in Birmingham about 15 years ago. 3,000 capacity venue and they turned up with their own sound system that was designed for outdoor festivals. The building physically shook that night and apparently you could hear it half a mile down the road.

Ears were ringing for days after that one.

[The Red Telephone]

Were booked for this year. Emily just tweeted.

Edit: Sorry, just saw she posted on IG first.

Edited March 4, 2019 by The Red Telephone

[Mattymooz]

Damn such a shame, they always put on such a great show. I have a bunch of memories associated with their work (one if the few acts my mum and dad both appreciated). Reading some of the stories people have posted gives me the impression he was really humble and genuine too. A real loss for music

[djdavejohnson]

https://twitter.com/emilyeavis/status/1102569665883197442?s=09

Edited March 4, 2019 by djdavejohnson
Only just seen Emily's Instagram comment above

[Quark]

13 minutes ago, Supernintendo Chalmers said:

They were booked for this year? The only place I never saw my favourite band was at my favourite place.

I had my fingers crossed for a showing this year, would have been up there in my must sees as well.  Such sad news.  Count myself lucky that the only time I saw them was in the summer of 97 when they were on the high of Fat of the Land.  First headline act I saw at a festival and they set the bar damn high.  RIP dude x

[balti-pie]

Ahh, I’m extra gutted now I read that they were booked to play this year. Somehow I’d never seen em despite listening to em off and on since 92 and the Prodigy Experience. 

Jilted generation has been one of those albums I’ve returned to countless times over the last 25 years (twenty five years!) and on a selfish, personal level, I’m gutted I’ll never get to see em live now. This wouldve been my year, but it’s not to be. 

I’m much more gutted for Keith though, as well as Liam and the whole Prodigy family. Fuck suicide: it’s an absolute nightmare for everyone touched by it. Anger, grief, frustration, guilt, the sheer feeling of being unable to help: it’s horrible. (And worse of all is the poor bugger in the middle of it, feeling that their own death is the only way out) 

[JoBalls]

So so sad. One of the best (and definitely the loudest) live bands I’ve ever seen, what a frontman. RIP Keith.