Talk ’90s to me The Prodigy – Keith Flint, Firestarters and a rock-rave fusion
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Sep 8, 2025 Andrew Harrison, a seasoned music journalist and host of Oh God What Now, joins to unpack the wild journey of The Prodigy and their fiery frontman, Keith Flint. They explore how 'Firestarter' became an anthem bridging underground rave culture and mainstream appeal, while also discussing Flint’s electrifying performances that stunned viewers. The conversation dives into the band’s evolution, their controversial tracks, and the indelible mark they left on 90s music and culture, revealing why their energy still captivates fans today.
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Video Made The Prodigy Mainstream
- The Firestarter video transformed Keith Flint from dancer to iconic frontman and shocked mainstream TV audiences.
- Its punk-meets-rave energy made The Prodigy a crossover phenomenon that changed 90s pop culture.
Outsider Ethic Fueled Crossover
- The Prodigy deliberately kept a punk outsider ethic while crossing dance and rock audiences.
- Their image let them appear on both Kerrang and Mixmag covers and unite ravers and rock kids.
How A Tape Sparked The Band
- Liam Howlett made tracks on tape and Keith and Leeroy became dancers after obsessively replaying his music across Essex.
- They told Liam they're in his band and he, the introverted producer, accepted their wild energy.
