Other members

Other people behind the Prodigy...

Kieron Pepper

The Prodigy's live drummer from December '97 to May 2007. (He also played guitar sometimes on stage.) He was Born in Chelmsford but moved to Essex. Kieron came from the unsigned British band realtv, which split up later. realtv (yes, always spelt in lower case!) had been going for three years and had become great mates with bands such as The Wildhearts and 3 Colours Red (a band who have befriended Gizz). The first band he was in was Garp, which also failed to attain success. You can see a brief shot of realtv in the video for Anthem by The Wildhearts. He has done the guitar work for Maxim's single "Carmen Queasy" and some works for Leeroy Thornhil too. He has also done various remixes for The Jetsons, Bellatrix and Inimenter under the name "Withano". He is also the singer, guitarist, and main songwriter for his band Happy Gilmore. Other bands include No Santa, Garp, realtv and Flint.


Jimmy Davies

The guitarist (Jimmy 'Fingers' Davies, as seen on Electronic Punks video) left after Firestarter hit number one in the UK 1996. when he was replaced by Gizz Butt from Janus Stark. This was, ironically, because Jim was thought not to "look punk enough"! Jimmy joined to live set again in 2002. Jimmy is still used by Liam as the Prodigy's studio guitarist. He has been part of many punk bands like Pitchshifter, Deviant, and PSI and his very own Dead Mans Pants and Victory Pill. He was also playing guitar in Keith's band Flint.


Allison "Alli" MacInnes

She played guitar in 4 concerts in Europe with The Prodigy in year 2001.

Alli is also the singer from Fifth Amendment, who released their first full-length album titled "FifthAmendment" on September 25, 2000.


Saffron

Former N-Joi vocalist Saffron did the backround vocals to Fuel My Fire. Now she's singing in a band called Republica.

Tom Morello

The guitarist for One Man Army track. If you don't already know he is the guitarist of the famous and excellent political rock/rap band the Rage Against The Machine. He has very unique style when he is playing with his quitar. He has said that he tries to make noises like Liam makes with synths. He also gives lots of respect to Liam.


Kool Keith

The Ultramagnetic MC's rapper was rapping in Diesel Power and Wake Up Call. You can also spot his lyrics sampled in many other Prodigy tracks like Smack My Bitch Up, Out Of Space, Hyperspeed etc. Kool Keith is one of the biggest idols of Liam Howlett.


Krispian Mills

Krispian is the man who is singing in Narayan. He is the vocalist in Kula Shaker, but now he's doing his own solo career. Kula Shaker has also played Narayan cover many times in their gigs.


Walter Stern

Most of the Prodigy videos were directed by Walter Stern. He has done all videos from No Good to Breathe. He has also directed videos for the Verve, Madonna and Massive Attack.


Jonas Åkerlund (born 1965)

The Swedish director for The Prodigy's controversial Smack My Bitch Up video. He start making films in 1986. He used to make commercials before he became famous music video director. He has made more than 250 commercials so far. Smack My Bitch Up video was the breakthough to his career. He received two MTV Video Music Awards for his work. He used to work for Oil Factory Films, he’s been directing music videos for artists like Moby (James Bond Theme and Porcelain), Madonna (Ray Of Light, Music), Cardigans (My Favourite Game), Metallica (Turn The Page), Roxette and many others.


Mike Champion

Mike Champion drew his attention to the Prodigy when they were looking for a new manager. He was asked by the band to become The Prodigy's manager shortly after 'Charly' was released. Mike, of 'Midi Management' knew the score when it came to managing acts on the then-new acid/rave scene of the late-80's/early-90's. He had already managed top rave act N-Joi, which was founded by his brother. Mike has now started his own record label and is still The Prodigy's manager.


Chaz Stevens

Co-producer of the first two chart singles, recorded in his studios (CWS Studios).


Neil McLellan

Co-producer for some of the Jilted tracks.


'Ziggy'

Their first ever manager, Ziggy (aka 'Captain Naughty') managed to get them their first gig at the Labyrinth in East London in 1990. The Prodigy decided to leave Ziggy around the time of Charly. He does get a mention in the credits of Charly.


Simone Berryman

The female vocalist for 'Music Reach 1/2/3/4', 'Rip Up The Sound System' and 'Ruff In The Jungle Bizness'.
She was in her early teens when she recorded for the Prodigy.


Carl Miller

Former Prodigy Road manager Carl Miller was the co-writer for the core of Out Of Space, one of the Prodigy's most famous hits in their Experience days.


Lance Riddler

The guitarist for the Jilted album. He has never joined the Prodigy on stage for a live show. Lives in Witham, Essex.


Phil Bent

The flute-player for Voodoo People and 3 Kilos.


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