The world is still reeling from the loss of Keith Flint, frontman of The Prodigy, who was found dead in his home in Essex yesterday. He was just 49 years old.
His band’s influence over electronic music, and music as a whole, has not been ignored, as artists across all genres are posting tributes to Flint and remembering his profound impact on the scene.
Artists like Foo Fighters, Chemical Brothers and James Blunt have paid tribute to Flint, with the latter offering a heartwarming story about the one and only time the two met.
RIP the incomparable Keith Flint. A true icon in every way. Thank you for the inspiration, music and friendship.
— Foo Fighters (@foofighters) March 4, 2019
so sad to hear about Keith Flint,we played many gigs with the prodigy over the years and they were always friendly and supportive.he was an amazing front man, a true original and he will be missed.tom&ed x
— The Chemical Brothers (@ChemBros) March 4, 2019
At the Q Awards years ago, when @NoelGallagher was saying he was leaving Ibiza because I’d moved there, and @DamonAlbarn refused to be in the same picture as me, and @PaulWellerHQ was saying he’d rather eat his own shit than work with me, Keith Flint came over, gave me a hug, and
— James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) March 4, 2019
said how thrilled he was for my success.
Keith, I only met you once, but I shed a tear at the news of your death. In our business, there are no prizes for being kind, but if there was, that Grammy would be yours.
— James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) March 4, 2019
RIP Keith Flint, the original Firestarter? pic.twitter.com/IB3g57Jc3n
— Cypress Hill ™ (@cypresshill) March 4, 2019
Keith Flint. Respect. pic.twitter.com/YFKIjtFeYf
— Slipknot (@slipknot) March 4, 2019
The world lost a legend ? Rest in peace Keith Flint pic.twitter.com/jkw0WJ3du7
— Fedde Le Grand (@feddelegrand) March 4, 2019
Shocked about Keith Flint from @the_prodigy what a waste of a vibrant frequency. Had lot's of fun times with Keith. R.I.P.
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) March 4, 2019
The two surviving Prodigy members, Liam Howlett and Maxim, released a statement on Twitter calling him a “true pioneer, innovator and legend.”
It is with deepest shock and sadness that we can confirm the death of our brother and best friend Keith Flint. A true pioneer, innovator and legend. He will be forever missed.
We thank you for respecting the privacy of all concerned at this time. pic.twitter.com/nQ3Ictjj7t— The Prodigy (@the_prodigy) March 4, 2019
Emily Eavis, co-organiser of Glastonbury Festival, paid her tribute while saying that The Prodigy were booked to play the festival this year in June.
We are so saddened to hear about the passing of Keith Flint. He’s played here so many times with the Prodigy and was booked for 2019. What an incredible frontman. Here’s a clip from ‘97 when they were the first dance band to headline Glastonbury – a huge, unforgettable moment. pic.twitter.com/9fxKBonfVa
— Emily Eavis (@emilyeavis) March 4, 2019
Police found Flint dead after getting calls of “concerns for the welfare of a man” on Monday. Police are not treating the death as suspicious.
Vale Keith Flint.
UPDATE: Keith’s death has sadly been confirmed as a suicide by his bandmate Liam Howlett, who wrote on Instagram: “The news is true , I can’t believe I’m saying this but our brother Keith took his own life over the weekend, I’m shell shocked , fuckin angry , confused and heart broken ….. r.i.p brother”
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