The Prodigy frontman Keith Flint - broadly thought-about one of many biggest stay digital performers of all time - has handed away at age 49.
Flint performed a serious roll in establishing dance music’s credibility within the mainstream for his work with The Prodigy with smash hits corresponding to 'Firestarter' and 'Breathe' - each of which topped the UK singles chart in 1996.
Tributes to the vocalist from the dance music group proceed to pour in on-line from a plethora of revered artists, DJs, producers, labels and others.
Scrolling by, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook right now, it turns into abundantly clear that Keith Flint's rave induced power, high-octane sound and unparalleled stage presence has touched each nook of clubland and past.
Artists corresponding to Daniel Avery, The Black Madonna, Nina Kraviz, Skrillex, Andy C, Charlotte de Witte, Pete Tong and plenty of extra have all taken to social media to pay their respects.
In social media posts, bandmate Liam Howlett paid tribute to Flint and revealed the reason for loss of life as suicide. Learn extra right here.
Dance music is paying its respects to considered one of its most well-known – and influential – stars. Read the varied tributes beneath.
It is with deepest shock and unhappiness that we will affirm the loss of life of our brother and greatest pal Keith Flint. A real pioneer, innovator and legend. He will probably be without end missed.
We thanks for respecting the privateness of all involved at the moment. pic.twitter.com/nQ3Ictjj7t
— The Prodigy (@the_prodigy) March 4, 2019The Prodigy have been the primary band I ever noticed. Literally life-changing. RIP huge man pic.twitter.com/c0otQGVbk6
— Daniel Avery (@danielmarkavery) March 4, 2019The Prodigy performed an enormous function in my early raving/dj years and renember being blowned away by ”charly” on XL rec in -92. Thanx for all Keith, we will all be dancing in heaven collectively quickly sufficient. Safe travels. RIP
— Adam Beyer (@actualAdamBeyer) March 4, 2019RIP Keith Flint. I rattling close to burned a gap by The Prodigy Experience in 92 when there wasn't quite a lot of accessible dance music in Kentucky. It was an enormous deal for me. I can't overstate it. I'm very grateful to have had proof that this world I needed so badly truly existed.
— THE BLACK MADONNA (@blackmadonnachi) March 4, 2019Shocked and unhappy to listen to about Keith Flint of the Prodigy - huge in 90’s and past .. style mashing brilliance and superb stay .. RIP x
— Shed Seven (@shedseven) March 4, 2019im proud to have been alive when you have been. you and the boys formed my life, my profession and my relationships. im going to overlook you ever single day. without end.
thanks for the whole lot you gave us Kieth. RIP. @the_prodigy pic.twitter.com/HOnJ0cqX9D
— joyryde (@enJOYRYDE) March 4, 2019// Keith Flint was an enormous inspiration for everybody at this label and a part of so many individuals's origin tales of how they discovered rave tradition. RIP.
Scans of a long time of journal options right here: https://t.co/7L4Tna7aja pic.twitter.com/3jw6rYVTC6
— BOYSNOIZE RECORDS (@boysnoizerec) March 4, 2019RIP Keith Flint, a real legend and large inspiration https://t.co/zQTTVjAF0S
— Hardwell (@HARDWELL) March 4, 2019Such an extremely unhappy day. Keith was a gentleman, one of many nicest folks you may ever meet, one of many biggest frontmen of all time, and a real icon of the rave technology.
Sending like to all @theprodigyofficial household. RIP Keithhttps://t.co/NHiskXeURp pic.twitter.com/qd5ucDsMgV
— Andy C (@ANDYC_ram) March 4, 2019I could not of had a profession if it wasn’t for you Keith ...you made me really feel welcome in a time once I wanted it . Thanks for all laughs my pal RIP pic.twitter.com/QCLPddIhPN
— Skrillex (@Skrillex) March 4, 2019Been avoiding @the_prodigy tunes all day as I wouldn’t maintain it collectively but it surely simply occurred and accomplished me.
— S H A D O W C H I L D (@Shadow_Child) March 4, 2019Los Angeles, I simply wakened and heard the horrible information of Keith Flint. Rest In Peace. One of the best frontman of all time. @the_prodigy pic.twitter.com/sKCGo0isY0
— Paul Oakenfold (@pauloakenfold) March 4, 2019so unhappy to listen to about Keith Flint,we performed many gigs with the prodigy through the years and so they have been at all times pleasant and supportive.he was an incredible entrance man, a real authentic and he will probably be missed.tom&ed x
— The Chemical Brothers (@ChemBros) March 4, 2019Absolutely devastated to listen to the tragic information that the legend Keith Flint from @the_prodigy has handed away. Our ideas & condolences are with all his family and friends. We wouldn’t be right here if it wasn’t for Keith and the life altering music they made and championed. RIP
— Chase & Status (@chaseandstatus) March 4, 2019firestarter was one of many first issues that received me fascinated by digital music as a lil child watching mtv the music video burned Keith’s mug into my reminiscence until this present day RIP
— ЖTИ (@killthenoise) March 4, 2019Rest in peace, Keith Flint pic.twitter.com/SGE59Vurau
— Charlotte de Witte (@CharlottedWitte) March 4, 2019Sad to get up to the information that we misplaced Keith Flint, a real authentic.
The Prodigy have made an enormous contribution to bop tradition and digital music all over the world. Keith’s contribution because the band’s iconic entrance man was immense and he will probably be dearly missed R.I.P xx pic.twitter.com/1wB0PhN1Gd
— Pete Tong mbe (@petetong) March 4, 2019Rest in peace Keith Flint.. Legend! Out to @the_prodigy and pals a household. #RIPKeithFlint
— N-Type (@djntype) March 4, 2019Keith Flint was a serious a part of serving to The Prodigy stand out from thier friends, digital or in any other case. ‘Firestarter’ is a file as vital as any in my lifetime: the truth that such a fucked up monitor may very well be so huge provides us all hope.
Rest in peace dude. pic.twitter.com/rKjubUyNnI
— erol alkan (@erolalkan) March 4, 2019So very unhappy about Keith from Prodigy. His musical contribution will stay on past all of us
— MJ Cole (@mjcole) March 4, 2019Waking as much as the passing of Keith Flint. Very very unhappy information. RIP To The Original ‘FIRE STARTER’ #Legend Xx
— CamelPhat (@CamelPhat) March 4, 2019I bear in mind touring with Prodigy in Australia in 2010 and Keith and the remainder of them have been out each morning jogging with their safety guards, he appeared so wholesome I by no means thought this may occur anytime quickly. What a loss to the world :( https://t.co/KomyM8dfXK
— мат zф (@Mat_Zo) March 4, 2019Im probably not certain what to say. I’m shocked and so unhappy. You have been gifted, charming and charismatic. So variety and welcoming every time we hung out. I’ll always remember the unimaginable moments I received to spend with you and the boys. I’m sending you all love and respect. Keith Flint RIP.
— Zane Lowe (@zanelowe) March 4, 2019Wow RIP Keith Flint. I bear in mind listening to “breathe” on MTV after they used to point out music movies and i used to be so enthralled by the music video. Went and acquired their album “the fats of the land” and was obsessed ever since. Sending like to his family and friends.
— Dillon Francis (@DillonFrancis) March 4, 2019Cameron is Mixmag's Jr. Editor. Follow him on Twitter
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