The Prodigy exploded out of Essex in 1990 and turned UK rave culture into a global, snarling force. Led by producer Liam Howlett, with the unmistakable fire of Keith Flint and Maxim, they fused breakbeats,
punk attitude and big-beat aggression into something that felt less like dance music and more like a riot set to 140 BPM.
Albums like Music for the Jilted Generation and the era-defining The Fat of the Land (home to “Firestarter” and “Breathe”) pushed electronic music to No.1 charts worldwide—and straight into controversy. “Smack My Bitch Up” sparked bans and debates, while their explosive live shows built a reputation as some of the loudest, wildest in festival history.
From illegal rave roots to headlining Glastonbury multiple times, The Prodigy proved that electronic music could punch as hard as any rock band—no guitars required.
