Keith Flint, Lead Singer of The Prodigy, Dies at 49

The star sang lead vocals on the band’s number one singles, ‘Breathe’ and ‘Firestarter’.

Keith Flint, singer of the British band Prodigy, performs on stage, at the Gurten open air Festival in Bern, Switzerland.

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Keith Flint, lead singer of dance-electronic band The Prodigy, was found dead at his home near London on Monday, 4 March. He was 49.

His death was confirmed by the band in a statement. Essex Police said the death is not being treated as suspicious.

Flint was the stage persona of the band, whose hits ‘Firestarter’ and ‘Breathe’ fused techno, break-beat and acid house music.

The energetic frontman was also known for his distinctive look, black eyeliner and hair spiked into two horns.

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