The Prodigys Maxim talks Keith Flint replacement after frontmans tragic death
The Prodigy’s Maxim says no one could ever replace Keith Flint as he and Liam Howlett continue his legacy on their current Army of the Ants tour.
The group’s vocalist died aged 49 back in 2019, which led to a four-year hiatus as the remaining members took time out to grieve.
Following the news, Maxim, 56, recalled how many often asked how they were going to replace Keith, a change he said would never work.
He shared: “It’s funny, the four years where we didn’t do anything people used to say, ‘How are you going to replace Keith? What are you going to do?’
“You can’t replace Keith. Who is going to try and fill his gap? There’s just nobody.
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“It’s not a thing of replacing anyone. The Prodigy was originally Keith, Leeroy [Thornhill], me and Liam.
“And now it’s me and Liam and that’s it, there’s not going to be anyone else coming into The Prodigy, that’s just the way it is.”
Ahead of returning to touring, Maxim admitted he and Liam didn’t know if it would work without Keith, but wanted to continue The Prodigy legacy and perform new tracks released just months before he died.
He explained: “If we got on stage and we didn’t feel it worked, then we wouldn’t do it.
“But, we were excited and we loved it and you can never tell until you do the first show.”
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Upon returning to live shows, Maxim said everything “just clicked back into place, like I hadn’t left the stage”.
And with the crowd still full of energy and appreciation, the new duo realised continuing performing was the best decision.
“Keith wasn’t there… the energy was there, the crowd were still there and the people still wanted to hear the music. They still wanted to hear The Prodigy, they still wanted that energy and I feed off the energy of the crowd.
“I was there for the people and I was there for the crowd. I came off the stage and loved it.
“It was something I didn’t want to let go of. I love being on the stage and we love what we do.
“We still play Firestarter in tribute to Keith. We do it in a different way.”
As The Prodigy’s tour kicked off, the performer also released his captivating Maxim x Clarendon collection at the Clarendon Fine Art Gallery.
The socially charged collection explores Maxim’s unshakeable faith in human nature in the face of division and conflict.
Through his innovative use of unconventional materials, vibrant colours and technology, he allows the shocking and the gentle converge to create a surreal message about life, love, and the positive outcomes we can create with our own actions and attitudes.
Keith Flint: The Prodigy perform Firestarter in November 2018
Described by the gallery as art “where imagination knows no bounds,” Maxim said the reaction to his latest pieces has been “overwhelming” and he plans to create more next year.
He said of his creative talents: “Art is another expression for me. When I’m not doing music, I’m doing art. When I’m not doing art I’m doing music. That’s my life fulfilled.”
Maxim X Clarendon is available to view and buy across Clarendon Fine Art Galleries Nationwide.
You can also check out The Prodigy’s remaining tour dates here.
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