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Vicar defends church's devil-horned bench tribute to Prodigy's Keith Flint

Vicar defends church's devil-horned bench tribute to Prodigy's Keith Flint

Summary

A church in Essex, England, installed a memorial bench with devil-horn designs to honor Prodigy frontman Keith Flint. Some people questioned the design's fit for a churchyard, but the vicar stated it was a respectful tribute. The band and Flint's family worked on the bench's design to reflect Flint's iconic hairstyle.

Key Facts

  • The bench is at St Mary's Church in Bocking, Essex.
  • Keith Flint grew up in Braintree, Essex, where The Prodigy was founded.
  • Flint was known for styling his hair into devil horns, reflected in the bench's design.
  • The bench was approved by The Prodigy's band members and Flint's family.
  • The Right Reverend Rod Reid supports the bench as a respectful tribute.
  • Flint's funeral took place in 2019, drawing over 5,000 attendees.
  • The bench's design has received praise from fans on social media.
  • Keith Flint passed away in March 2019 at his home.

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