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Keith Flint of The Prodigy RIP

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    #242
    The Nal
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    https://www.facebook.com/theprodigyofficial/posts/10156991931273249

    Following the tragic death of Keith Flint all forthcoming Prodigy shows will be cancelled with immediate effect.

    TheProdigyHQ


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    #243
    Andrewf20
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    kooga wrote: »
    whats the backing track that plays around 2 mins in - I know it but I cant think of it thanks

    It's Rez by underworld.


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    #244
    The Nal
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    Its occurred to me that people think Keith wrote a lot/all of the music. People (Leo Varadkar :rolleyes:) tweeting how he loved Jilted. I had as much input on that album as Keith did.

    Not to disrespect Keith but at least reference an album Keith did something on. Fat of the Land, Invaders etc.


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    #245
    Riesen_Meal
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    The Nal wrote: »
    Its occurred to me that people think Keith wrote a lot/all of the music. People (Leo Varadkar :rolleyes:) tweeting how he loved Jilted. I had as much input on that album as Keith did.

    Not to disrespect Keith but at least reference an album Keith did something on. Fat of the Land, Invaders etc.

    Can't imagine Varadkar rolling around the floor necking bangers listening to the Prodigy in 94 for some reason...


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    #246
    Bigbagofcans
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    Fieldog wrote: »
    Can't imagine Varadkar rolling around the floor necking bangers listening to the Prodigy in 94 for some reason...

    I can. He goes to music festivals frequently. He was seen walking topless around Body & Soul last year!


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    #247
    Riesen_Meal
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    Bigbagofcans wrote: »
    I can. He goes to music festivals frequently. He was seen walking topless around Body & Soul last year!

    I've seen him at said festival's myself, remember he turned up backstage at LCD soundsystem gig in the Olympia, that one was a bit awkward... :)


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    #248
    Bigbagofcans
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    Fieldog wrote: »
    I've seen him at said festival's myself, remember he turned up backstage at LCD soundsystem gig in the Olympia, that one was a bit awkward... :)

    We can't criticise him for his taste in music anyway :p


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    #249
    Effects
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    Bigbagofcans wrote: »
    He was seen walking topless around Body & Soul last year!

    He was there alright. But I doubt he was topless.


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    #250
    room_149
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    This news has hit me hard-

    I've been a fan of Keith & the lads since they were a 'mere' Live Rave PA at the likes of 'Amnesia House' & 'Universe' (Huge Raves - best years of my life!!) back in the day, banging out the breakbeats, bleeps and basslines!!
    Never did I think they'd end up becoming NME Indie/ Rock darlings- let alone global icons, when they were sharing the stage with the the likes N-Joi, Altern-8, the Ragga Twins or fecking Dream Frequency :) !!

    My favourite era of them was the post rave 93 - 95 era (when the UK Rave scene fragmented & mutated into all the various different subgenres/ sub scenes) & they emerged with the likes of Leftfield, Underworld, the Dust Brothers (Now the Chemical Bros) & Orbital etc to wow all the Rock & Indie Kids at Festivals.
    During that time they had more of an edgier sound IMHO & I lost a bit of interest in their output later on in the 90s during the Fat of the land- Big Beat years when the US & MTV started to notice them more.
    That said, I still enjoyed the last few LPs but probably preferred remixes of their output more if I'm honest (Was blasting the 'Teddy Killerz' remix of We Live Forever' out of the car earlier!!!)
    My raving days are pretty much over now but am now glad I caught them at the Picnic last September. Still as vital as ever- they rocked the place!!!

    I hope they put together one last show at Glastonbury this year- perhaps get some of their old mates, contemporaries & cohorts from BITD involved & give Keith a huge send-off?


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    #251
    GinAndBitter
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    Not sure if this has been posted already, this interview with the band is from November 18. Keith looks lost.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRAV1kLdp28


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    #252
    The Nal
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    GinAndBitter wrote: »
    Not sure if this has been posted already, this interview with the band is from November 18. Keith looks lost.

    Very sad. In fairness, himself and Maxim were always a bit tentative and quiet when discussing new music as its 100% Liams work and they're not going to critique the mans tunes in front of him.

    He looks distracted though yep.


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    #253
    Tacklebox
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    I remember meeting him in the toilets in Shannon Airport, I was a part time cleaner putting myself through college.
    Gas man, told me I'm doing a great job cleaning the toilets.

    Got a sticker, from Leroy lol

    Should have asked for a dance lesson.

    I still have the copy of new-year 95 vibe on tape from the point depot.
    Started out with the sound of a helicopter flying.... Maybe ill upload it to YouTube


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    #254
    The Nal
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    Tacklebox wrote: »

    I still have the copy of new-year 95 vibe on tape from the point depot.
    Started out with the sound of a helicopter flying.... Maybe ill upload it to YouTube

    If you had the whole thing that would be a great thing to do. Some of it here but incomplete.



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    #255
    Tacklebox
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    It could take me a few weeks to find it, but when I do ill try get it up, i think it was on micky macs danceshow, on 2Fm I also have a lot of Radio Friendly tapes to upload.
    Radio friendly was a pirate radio station based in Cork City in the mid 90's
    Stevi G and Greg and Shane used to spin the wheels of steel, back in the time of technics, amongst other great Cork djs....

    I seen them in Leisure land Galway a few weeks before that.

    Mark Kavanagh and The Fourth Dimension were supporting them.

    Keith came on tied up in a straight jacket I think.

    The jilted generation....


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    #256
    EDit
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    Very sad as he was still relatively young and seemed like a nice guy. RIP

    As someone who was only into their music from when they first appeared up to Jilted, it’s odd to see him described as their “lead singer” (he was always one of the dancers back in the day and very few of their early tracks had anything that could be described as singing) but I guess it helps the mainstream media to give him a label


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    #257
    The Nal
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    EDit wrote: »
    Very sad as he was still relatively young and seemed like a nice guy. RIP

    As someone who was only into their music from when they first appeared up to Jilted, it’s odd to see him described as their “lead singer” (he was always one of the dancers back in the day and very few of their early tracks had anything that could be described as singing) but I guess it helps the mainstream media to give him a label

    Shows how understated Howlett is when the majority of people seem to think Keith was the creative force behind the band.


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    #258
    Boom_Bap
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    The Nal wrote: »
    Shows how understated Howlett is when the majority of people seem to think Keith was the creative force behind the band.

    Liam is the genius behind it, Keith brought it to another dimension in a live/video setting


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    #259
    The Nal
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    Boom_Bap wrote: »
    Liam is the genius behind it, Keith brought it to another dimension in a live/video setting

    Absolutely. Not trying to sell Keith short at all. A vital element to the
    Prodigys pot of chemistry.

    Around this period is when he started becoming the star. Must've watched this documentary 300 times.



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    #260
    JupiterKid
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    This evening I'm going to dust my CD collection off and take out Music For The Jilted Generation and play it at maximum volume in tribute to Keith.


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    #261
    pleas advice
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    Boom_Bap wrote: »
    Liam is the genius behind it, Keith brought it to another dimension ...

    pay close attention


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    #262
    kunst nugget
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    Anthonylfc wrote: »
    always looked lost

    mashed out of it on drugs most of his life

    bet drugs had a hand in the suicide


    Had been clean and sober for the last ten years from all accounts and had clocked a personal best in a 5k park run on Sunday - not something you'd be able to do if you were still caning it at 49.


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    #263
    JupiterKid
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    Smack My Bitch up was a superb video with a great twist at the end...

    Out at around the same time as Aphex's disturbing Come To Daddy - loved that one too!


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    #264
    Deebles McBeebles
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    kunst nugget wrote: »
    Had been clean and sober for the last ten years from all accounts and had clocked a personal best in a 5k park run on Sunday - not something you'd be able to do if you were still caning it at 49.

    Cocaine is a hell of a drug.


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    #265
    Anthonylfc
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    Deebles McBeebles wrote: »
    Cocaine is a hell of a drug.

    :pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac:


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    #266
    DEFTLEFTHAND
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    kunst nugget wrote: »
    Had been clean and sober for the last ten years from all accounts and had clocked a personal best in a 5k park run on Sunday - not something you'd be able to do if you were still caning it at 49.

    I don't think he'd quit drinking. The last picture taken of him was in the pub after the 5k run enjoying a drink with his trainer.

    Not that there's anything wrong with that.


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    #267
    JupiterKid
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    I was just turned 19 when Jilted was released. I played it to death at the time but playing it now will take me back to my Halcyon Days. :)


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    #268
    Obvious Desperate Breakfasts
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    Tacklebox wrote: »
    I remember meeting him in the toilets in Shannon Airport, I was a part time cleaner putting myself through college.
    Gas man, told me I'm doing a great job cleaning the toilets.

    Got a sticker, from Leroy lol

    Should have asked for a dance lesson.

    I still have the copy of new-year 95 vibe on tape from the point depot.
    Started out with the sound of a helicopter flying.... Maybe ill upload it to YouTube

    I’d find that so patronising. It’s all in the delivery though, I guess.


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    #269
    Gimme A Pound
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    Pac1Man wrote: »
    Any time Aaron Ramsey scores, a notable celebrity dies the following day. It has happened 17 times.
    Looked that one up. It's a bit mad in fairness. Two of the "celebrities" are Bin Laden and Gadaffi :pac: but look at some of the others! (Granted, some were old).

    Ted Kennedy, Steve Jobs, Whitney Houston, Robin Williams, Paul Walker, David Bowie, Alan Rickman, Nancy Reagan, Chester Bennington, Gregg Allman, Roger Moore, Stephen Hawking, Eric Bristow, Burt Reynolds, George H. W. Bush, Keith Flint and Luke Perry.


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    #270
    The Nal
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    The night The Prodigy played Trinity Ball

    May 23, 1992: Heaven On Earth at Point Theatre, Dublin
    July 12, 1992: McGonagles, Dublin
    November 13, 1992: Dundonald Ice Rink, Belfast
    November 14, 1992: Station Underground, Portrush, Co Derry
    November 15, 1992: Point Theatre, Dublin
    May 1993 (Exact date unknown): Trinity Ball, Dublin
    August 26, 1993: Theatre Royal, Limerick
    August 27, 1993: Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney
    September 17, 1993: Metroland, Waterford
    September 18, 1993: Tivoli Theatre, Dublin
    December 27, 1993: Xmas Dance 93 at Point Theatre
    December 28, 1993: City Hall, Cork.
    February 25, 1994: Travellers Friend Hotel, Castlebar
    February 26, 1994: Ulster Hall, Belfast
    July 30, 1994: Feile Festival, Thurles
    December 27, 1994: Leisureland, Galway
    December 28, 1994: City Hall, Cork
    December 29, 1994: Sligo Sports Centre, Sligo
    December 30, 1994: King's Hall, Belfast
    December 31, 1994: Point Theatre, Dublin
    January 1, 1995: Metroland, Waterford
    August 4, 1995: Feile Festival, Cork
    December 31, 1995: Point Theatre, Dublin
    August 14, 1996: Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork (supporting Oasis)
    August 15, 1996: Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork (supporting Oasis)
    December 5, 1996: Point Theatre, Dublin
    December 6, 1996: King's Hall, Belfast
    August 24, 1997: Day Trip To Tipp Festival, Thurles
    July 13, 2002: Witnness Festival, Fairyhouse
    December 10, 2004: Ulster Hall, Belfast
    December 11, 2004: Olympia Theatre, Dublin
    December 12, 2005: Olympia Theatre, Dublin
    July 9, 2005: Oxegen Festival, Punchestown
    November 17, 2005: Point Theatre, Dublin
    November 18, 2005: Odyssey, Belfast
    November 19, 2005: Millstreet Green Glens, Cork
    August 6, 2006: HiFi Festival, Mullingar
    July 12, 2008: Oxegen Festival, Naas
    June 18, 2009: Live at The Marquee, Cork
    June 19, 2009: Live in The Park, Newcastle, Northern Ireland
    June 20, 2009: Slane Castle, Slane (supporting Oasis)
    December 17, 2009: Odyssey, Belfast
    December 18, 2009: O2 Arena, Dublin
    July 11, 2010: Oxegen Festival, Punchestown
    July 2, 2014: Live At The Marquee, Cork
    November 30, 2015: 3 Arena, Dublin
    December 1, 2015: Odyssey, Belfast
    September 2, 2018: Electric Picnic, Stradbally

    And just as many dates skiing in Kilternan.


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    #271
    Stab*City
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    The Nal wrote: »
    The night The Prodigy played Trinity Ball


    That linked article is such a load of tripe.


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