The Prodigy

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About The Prodigy

The Prodigy was the brainchild of producer, keyboardist, and songwriter Liam Howlett, joined by dancer/vocalist Keith Flint, dancer/live keyboardist Leeroy Thornhill, dancer Sharky, and MC/vocalist Maxim. Pioneering the breakbeat-influenced genre ‘big beat’, the band’s music style stems from electronic punk to alternative dance.

The British collective emerged during the early '90s underground rave scene, achieving success with their UK Top 5 singles ‘Charly’ and ‘Everybody in the Place’. Following their debut album in 1992, ‘Experience’, The Prodigy steered towards the techno, breakbeat, and rock influences in their critically acclaimed ‘Music for the Jilted Generation’. Their third album ‘The Fat of The Land’ dominated at number one in 16 countries, including the UK and US charts. The record also spawned the UK number one hits ‘Firestarter’ and ‘Breathe’.

With an impressive 25 million records sold worldwide, The Prodigy is one of the most successful electronic groups ever. They have seven consecutive UK number-one albums, and AllMusic described them as the “Godfathers of Rave”.

The Prodigy on stage, dressed in casual clothing, engage in a dynamic action with vibrant blue and purple stage lights and lasers illuminating the background.

Who are the current members of The Prodigy?

Following Thornhill’s departure in 2000 and Flint’s death in 2019, the 2024 members of The Prodigy are producer/keyboardist Liam Howlett and vocalist Maxim, alongside live musicians Rob Holiday and Leo Crabtree.

Where did The Prodigy form?

The collective started in Braintree, Essex, in 1990.

How many awards has The Prodigy won?

The collective has won two Brit Awards for Best British Dance Act, three MTV Video Music Awards, two Kerrang! Awards, five MTV Europe Music Awards, and two Grammy Award nominations.

What is The Prodigy’s biggest hit?

The gold-certified ‘Firestarter’ peaked at number one in the UK and reached the top ten worldwide. It also became the band’s biggest track in the US, earning a number 30 spot on the Billboard Hot 100.