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The Prodigy, a British electronic dance music band, was formed in 1990 by Liam Howlett, a keyboardist and songwriter. The original lineup included Keith Flint (dancer and vocalist), Leeroy Thornhill (dancer and occasional live keyboardist), and MC and vocalist Maxim (real name Keith Palmer). The band's name was inspired by a [[Moog Prodigy|Moog synthesizer]], which was one of the first synthesizers Howlett owned. | The Prodigy, a British electronic dance music band, was formed in 1990 by Liam Howlett, a keyboardist and songwriter. The original lineup included Keith Flint (dancer and vocalist), Leeroy Thornhill (dancer and occasional live keyboardist), and MC and vocalist Maxim (real name Keith Palmer). The band's name was inspired by a [[Moog Prodigy|Moog synthesizer]], which was one of the first synthesizers Howlett owned. | ||
[[Image:Detail-78857.jpg|thumb|center|A Moog Prodigy synthesizer, which is a compact, monophonic analog synthesizer with a 32-note keyboard.|class=only_on_mobile]] | |||
[[Image:Detail-78858.jpg|thumb|center|A Moog Prodigy synthesizer, which is a compact, monophonic analog synthesizer with a 32-note keyboard.|class=only_on_desktop]] | |||
== Musical Style and Influence == | == Musical Style and Influence == |