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“I can't go out on stage and have glow sticks waved at me! That's not representative of anything!”

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Keith Flint
Keith Flint

Keith Flint, a British singer born on September 17, 1969, was a founding member of the iconic rock band The Prodigy. Known for his unique stage persona and energetic performance style, Flint had a significant influence in the electronic music scene of the 1990s and early 2000s. more

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