RIP Keith Flint of The Prodigy. Another suicide.
Keith Flint, the scary-looking pierced tattooed singer/dancer with The Prodigy, was found dead–a suicide–at his home in Essex, England today (March 4). He was 49.
Police
Here’s what police had to say: “We were called to concerns for the welfare of a man at an address in Brook Hill, North End, just after 8.10am on Monday, March 4. We attended and, sadly, a 49-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.”
Liam Howlett, the head man in the group, released this statement: “It is with deepest shock and sadness that we can confirm the death of our brother and best friend Keith Flint. A true pioneer, innovator
More on the story as it develops. You can read more here.
“Respecting the privacy of all concerned” means don’t put “Another Suicide” in your headline …
It’s a news story so the fact is relevant. And suicide is a terrible, terrible problem not just among musicians but society in general. We can’t skirt around the issue.
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Suicide doesn’t end the chances of life getting worse, it eliminates the possibility of it ever getting any better. – unknown
Sadly, Neil Young’s lyrics will forever ring true…
“My, my
Hey, hey
Rock and Roll
Is here to stay
It’s better to burn out
Than to fade away”…
They don’t ring true to me, but then again I like being alive.
What a selfish moron.