The Prodigy are an English electronic rock band formed in Braintree in 1990 by producer, keyboardist, and songwriter Liam Howlett. At their critical and commercial peak, the band also featured MC and lead vocalist Maxim, dancer and occasional live keyboardist Leeroy Thornhill, and dancer and occasional vocalist Keith Flint. AllMusic described The Prodigy as "the premiere dance act for the alternative masses" and "the Godfathers of Rave".