The Prodigy’s name was inspired by the Prodigy synthesizer, an instrument that Howlett used early on in his music production. The band’s name reflects the tech-forward sound that they were creating at the time. Cool, right?!
Alongside other bands like The Chemical Brothers and Fatboy Slim, The Prodigy were instrumental in shaping the big beat genre in the ’90s, mixing electronic beats with rock and punk influences for a bold new sound.
By incorporating rock elements—like heavy guitar riffs and punk-inspired rhythms—they created a hybrid sound that was groundbreaking at the time, attracting listeners from all corners of the music world. Imagine a world without them!
The Prodigy’s music has been sampled countless times by other artists. From Sylver to Stereo MC’s, their tracks continue to inspire producers across genres, from hip hop to EDM.
Liam Howlett isn’t just an electronic producer — he’s a classically trained musician. Before forming The Prodigy, Howlett studied piano and keyboard, which gave him the musical foundation that allowed him to blend genres and push boundaries in innovative ways. 11/10 impressiveness…
With two BRIT Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards and two Grammy nominations, they’re one of the most successful acts ever. How lucky are we to host them this summer?!